Reception Centre Supervisor Non-profit Career Jobs – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Job Title: Reception Centre Supervisor
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Protection and Community Services Coordinator
About US:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
Job Summary: The Reception Centre Supervisor will ensure effective general Management of Transit and Reception Center and quality implementation of the overall Center Management and Synergy with other sectors like Protection, Livelihood,Community Services, WASH and Infrastructure which constitute the Overall DRC programme
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordination and Representation:
- Collaborate with relevant external technical experts on issues related to Center Management.
- Represent DRC with Local Authorities and other stakeholders in the district of jurisdiction
- Coordinate all center management related activities in the district of jurisdiction.
Project development, implementation and reporting:
- Contribute to Concept and proposal development in respect to center management Component
- Contribute to development of project plans /budgets and funding proposals
- Contribute to grants management of all center management projects through management of day to day project expenditures.
- Provide technical and programmatic leadership to the Center Management Team in respect to project activities.
- Participate in program operational and long term Planning
- Manage the day to day center activities including activity finances while bearing in mind DRC‘s /Donor financial regulations.
- Ensure prudent utilization of, and accountability for resources allocated to the project.
- Ensure availability and Provision of Firewood for Hot Meal preparation
- Supervision of Hot meal preparation and Management
- Ensure provision of Safety and Security to our Persons of Concern
- Ensure promotion of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Carryout Compound Maintenance and Management
- Ensure Provision of Clean Safe Drinking Water for New arrivals for Kitchen use.
- Take part in relocation and in distribution of core relief items to persons relocated to settlements
- Ensure General management of the Reception Centers respectively.
- Receive and attend to Donor Missions and Visitors
- In collaboration with the Adjumani Area Manager/Head Office and the Protection and Community Services Coordinator, proactively contribute to quality and timely, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Attend to any other duties assigned.
Staff development and management:
- Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the Center staff members and security guards in Adjumani operational areas
- Develop staff performance measurement and targets and appraise them based on the set targets
- Conduct daily field visits to support field staffs-mentoring-through technical back stopping and train duty bearers.
- Uphold DRC’s code of Conduct and principles f accountability.
Logistics/Finance: Support the Protection and Community Services Coordinator to monitor financial commitments and expenditures
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Reception Centre Supervisor job placement must hold a University degree in Social Sciences, Arts and Development studies from recognized Institution.
- At least three years’ experience in implementing environmental conservation related activities.
- Experience of managing and supervising staff.
- Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
- Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness.
- Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.
- Computer skills.
- Good organizational and people management skills.
- Ability to work in the field and should hold a Valid Riding license
- Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operation area is an asset.
- Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications including;
- A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
- Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
All applications should be sent to administrator@drcuganda.org clearly indicating position name in the subject line.
Deadline: 2nd April 2018
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