3 Programme Manager Job Vacancies – American Refugee Committee (ARC) International – Alight
Job Title: Programme Manager (3 Job Vacancies)
Organisation: American Refugee Committee (ARC) International – Alight
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Area Coordinator
About ARC:
The American Refugee Committee (ARC) International is an International nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that provides humanitarian assistance and training to millions of beneficiaries around the world. The ARC seeks to promote peaceful and safe communities where men and women have equal rights and communities can access locally owned, high-quality services.
We are on a journey of becoming Alight, a new platform of amazing people and an organization providing lifesaving services and creating breakthrough solutions for and with the displaced. For the past 40 years, we’ve called ourselves American Refugee Committee, an organization known for providing quality care to millions of Refugees worldwide. But the truth is, we serve many different people – to include Refugees, Trafficked people, Displaced people, and Marginalized and Host communities too. Through all the years and conversations, we’ve had with the people we serve, we’ve heard the same thing time and time again – Refugee is not a label we want. We’re listening. And now, we’re taking off the nametag American Refugee Committee and becoming Alight.
Job Summary: The Programme Manager will be responsible for the overall implementation of ARC programs in ARC field Office. He/she will provide leadership and management support to program teams to allow for efficient program implementation and budget management of all ARC Projects in at the field office including offering appropriate supportive environment to non-mainstream projects/initiatives like KujaKuja, Changemakers 365, etc. He/she will also provide leadership and management support to operations (HR, Finance, Logistics and Security as well as Administration) to order to ensure adequate, effective and on-time support to program implementation. He/she will work closely with Programs Coordinator on program development (new project designing, concept note preparation and project proposal development and budgeting). The Programme Manager will represent ARC at the local level (local government authorities including local leaders, donors, UN organizations, NGOs, and partners.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the American Refugee Committee (ARC) International – Alight Programme Managerjob must hold a Bachelor’s degree in development studies, community development, social sciences or a relevant area required.
- At least five years of program management experience with similar Protection / GBV programs serving refugees, internally displaced populations, or other conflict and post-conflict populations.
- Excellent experience in leading and managing emergency response project(s) addressing Protection and Livelihoods needs of refugees;
- Knowledge on SASA! approach is an added advantage;
- Demonstrated management skills and ability to work independently.
- Experience in community-based programming approach.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid Riding Permit (Class A) is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a submit one-page Cover letter, an updated CV (max. 3 pages) and Names, Titles and Contacts of three professional referees, to include your current or recent employer/supervisor – via email (ONLY) to UGjobs@arcrelief.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line.
NB: However due to urgency to fill these positions, applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Job Offers will be issued to the selected candidates upon conformation of funding.
Deadline: 17th December 2019 by 17:00hrs.