Disaster Law Program Manager Employment Opportunity – Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Job Title: Disaster Law Program Manager
Organisation: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director Disaster Risk Management
About US:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading national humanitarian organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.
Job Summary: The Disaster Law Program Manager will be responsible for leading the Disaster Law Program (DLP) work at URCS to promote more effective regulation of international disaster response and the Revision of the Red Cross Act. This will include consultations and coordination on the potential strengthening of the global legal framework, and the development of new tools, research projects and informational products.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and consult with governmental representatives and other stakeholders on the potential for strengthening the global legal framework for international disaster response cooperation;
- Coordinate and consult with diplomatic, humanitarian and other stakeholders with regard to the regulation of international disaster response (IDRL);
- Support the National Society in understanding and developing legal advocacy strategies and the implementation thereof in the field of Disaster Law;
- In close collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister, IFRC and other relevant stakeholders, lead and support the revision of the Red Cross Act and the development of the disaster law.
- Undertake capacity building of URCS and its stakeholders on legal issues in disaster response through the facilitation of trainings and workshops on disaster law and legislative advocacy;
- Provide technical assistance to relevant stakeholders on strengthening disaster law
- Support the development and implementation of Uganda advocacy and dissemination strategies on disaster law;
- Represent URCS in relevant meetings and conferences;
- Identify and build partnerships with experts on disaster law within Uganda and aboard;
- Disseminate and support the use of the IDRL guidelines and other relevant disaster law products.
- Provide URCS in-house legal services.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) Disaster Law Program Manager job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in law (preferably Ugandan law);
- Post Graduate qualifications in international humanitarian, law and legislative draftmanship will be of added advantage;
- Advanced qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant area (Humanitarian Policy, Disaster Management)
- At least three years’ experience in legal/academic writing and drafting;
- Previous experience in providing technical assistance in the development of legislation, including in developing countries;
- Experience with networking and communicating with different stakeholders such as Government, Red Cross / Red Crescent, UN, NGOs and other organizations.
- Core Competencies and knowledge
- Sound knowledge and understanding of international and national law and policy-making processes;
- Good understanding of disaster preparedness and management concepts;
- Good understanding of the global humanitarian legal system;
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- High level of integrity.
- Full computer literacy with proficiency in the application of all MS Office functions, especially Excel ;
- Excellent English communication skills including proven proficiency in drafting official letters and other documents;
- A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks and to maintain a high quality standard when working under time pressure;
- A mature personality of high integrity with great team working skills, a courteous attitude and a clear sense of confidentiality;
How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download here and E-mail to: vacancies@redcrossug.org or mail via post to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 5th March 2018 by 5:00pm
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