Area Manager Job in Uganda at Concern Worldwide

Job Title: Area Manager Karamoja, Uganda (PR/UG/AM)

Closing Date: Friday, 17 June 2011


Location: Abim, Karamoja



Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries.

Job Title: Area Manager Reports to: Assistant Country Director Responsible for: Directly line managers 4 staff (VST Project Manager, Nutritionist, Office Administrator, Logs Officer Job Location: Karamojo, Uganda Contract Details: 2 years contract Unaccompanied status Grade B Start date: August 2011 Job Purpose: To manage project managers in the timely implementation of the programmes in Karamoja. To represent Concern at general external meetings and act as security focal point. The post holder will be a member of the senior management team for Uganda and will participate in all major decisions relating to the country programme.

Main duties & Responsibilities: Programmes To develop and support project staff to implement the projects as outlined in the approved proposals, workplans and budgets. Ensure the close coordination of logistics and finance staff to ensure they are fully aware of programme implementation schedules and support them to align their work plans with the project activities. To organise regular coordination meetings and ensure that delays are identifies and addressed in a timely fashion. To request timely technical support for the project and ensure the recommendations are implemented. Ensure the programmes receive adequate technical support from the Programme Support unit and that recommendations are implemented To participate in the development of new projects

Finance Overall responsibility for the integrity of the finance systems in Karamoja and ensuring strict adherence to Concern's Financial Policy and Procedures Serve budget holder for the programme implementation budgets once approved, monitor budget expenditure and prepare budget submissions when requested. Hold monthly management account reviews with the programme and administration staff. In collaboration with the administrator ensure that asset registers are maintained and up to date.

Human Resources Help with recruitment processes for staff in Karamoja. Ensure staff are familiar with HR manual and that appropriate HR procedures and standards are implemented.
Oversee the implementation of the Performance Development Review (PDR) process for all staff in Karamoja Ensure that any HR issues that have a potential legal or financial impact are reported to your line manager promptly.

Admin/IT/Logistics/Transport Support the office administrator to manage a diverse range of tasks and that reports are submitted to HQ in a timely manner Ensure approved health and security standards are adhered to.

Security Act a security focal point for Concern in the Karamoja region Ensure the security procedures are understood and followed by all staff Ensure any security issue is reported to HQ.

Reporting Prepare monthly activity report Ensure that finance, HR, procurement, transport and admin issues are communicate to the GMS and programme issues with the ACDP. Prepare donor reports as per schedule Prepare project briefs as requested

Partners Ensure support is provided to partners in a timely manner as per capacity building plans. Support partners to operate in line with Concern and donor procedures. Ensure Concern resources are used effectively and efficiently

Other Ensure the smooth facilitation of donor, government and partner visits, Hold weekly team meetings and ensure main points from SMM are communicated to staff .
To represent Concern at external meetings, involve other team members as appropriate

Person specification: 1. Education & Qualifications Required: Essential: Degree in development studies/business administration/management Minimum two years' experience in a senior management role

Desirable: Previous experience with Concern Worldwide HR, logistics, transport, procurement, IT policies, procedures and standards
Donor's policies and procedures i.e. EU and UNICEF

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements: Essential: Strong staff management and staff development experience Experience of managing livelihoods or nutrition programmes Proven experience in programmes management Familiarity and experience in logistics, purchasing and transport standards. Ability to meet deadlines Proven experience of mentoring or on the job training Demonstrate ability to manage a team that is diverse in ability, capacity and experience Experience of implementing potentially contentious policies and procedures Can do attitude Excellent writing skills in English Flexible and positive personality; keen to learn and contribute Ability to take initiative and work independently Confident and capable negotiator, communicator and networker. Ability to live in remote areas

Desirable: Sense of humour, flexible and able to communicate easily with people

To apply: All internal applications should be submitted in English via email to WWW.Concern.net by indicating the reference code PR/UG/AM

Application deadline is 17th June 2011

All candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified via email after the application deadline (Overseas only).