Job Opportunity to work in Gulu with International NGO - Uganda

Job Title:Protection Program Manager
NGO: Associazione Volontari per il Servizio Internazionale

AVSI Foundation is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, founded in Italy in 1972 and presently active in 39 countries of the world, with more than 100 development cooperation projects.

Closing date: 30 Dec 2010

Location: Uganda

Location information: Kitgum/Gulu

Main objective:

Contribute to the implementation of UNHCR funded programs in Kitgum and Gulu districts to facilitate the achievement of a durable solution, and in particular the UNHCR project, in coordination with AVSI Kitgum and Gulu Area Team Leaders.

Specific duties:

    * Implementation of UNHCR Project in Kitgum District and supervision of the implementaton in Gulu district, in coordination with the Area Team Leader;
    * Support the UNHCR national staff in both districts in carring out an assessement of beneficiaries;
    * To organize the data collection and filing a proper database with the support of the data clerk;
    * To plan and to coordinate the activities respecting the timeline scheduled for the implementation;
    * To support the beneficiaries in the achievement of a dand carry out follow up monitoring visit;
    * To attend to the Protection coordination meetings with UNHCR and all related meetings at District and National level when required,
    * Prepare regular reports n proper Englishover the implementation of the activities and the achievement of the set targets;
    * To submit monthly reports containing: the description of the field activities carried out, a proper comparison with the targets set, the identification of challenges met and proposed solutions;
    * To prepare reports and summaries upon request from the supervisors;

Essential Requirement

University degree.

At least 2 years experience in managing projects, operations and people in an international environment, preferably in Africa.

Excellent organizational, planning and managerial skills as well as report writing.

Strong leadership and communication skills with sensitivity in dealing with communities and government authorities on critical issues.

Willing to travel frequently to project sites and to adapt to difficult living/working environment

Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Good knowledge of UN Agencies, EU, ECHO administrative rules and procurement procedures

Community development skills, including participatory community assessment, monitoring and evaluation and planning techniques, with skills in capacity building.

Ability to write project proposals

How to apply

Send your CV (in the format you can find in the previous section) by email to humanresource@avsi.org and chiara.savelli@avsi.org Please, specify in the subject of the mail the code of the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Reference Code: RW_8CEFWC-61