Jobs at COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale in Uganda- Mission Head

Job Title: Head of Mission, Kampala
Closing Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian development and relief organisation that has been working since 1965 to assist the most vulnerable individuals in developing countries.

COOPI's projects are often multi-sectoral and are integrated with each other in order to promote the harmonious development of the local beneficiary communities. The main fields of intervention are health, agriculture, soil protection, livestock, income generating activities, infrastructure, education, training and work organisation. In 42 years of activity, COOPI has carried out programmes in various countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.

COOPI is looking for a Head of Mission in Uganda, based in Kampala with visits in the field when needed.

Descrizione e requisiti

Based: Kampala with visits in the field when needed

Responsible to: Nairobi Coordination Unit

Institutional Relations
Relations with Financial Institutions : Banks and Donors Maintain, develop contacts, info sharing and relationship with COOPI Regional Office in Nairobi Attend and develop relations with present and potential Institutional donors in the Country in Coordination with Nairobi Coordination Unit

Elaboration of project proposals
Assessment of the opportunities /calls for proposal opened in the country Elaboration of project proposals to be submitted to the identified donors in coordination with Nairobi Coordination Unit

Project monitoring
Ensure constant monitoring of COOPI projects in the country Periodic missions on the field in support of projects operational, financial and administrative functions

Financial Management
General financial management of the country office Review of financial reports and documents before submission to donors and HQ, ensuring that timing and standards are accomplished Ensure that procedures (both COOPI's and donors') are respected Collaboration with the project managers for the elaboration of budget amendments

Logistics
Supervision and monitoring of all the logistic aspects of the projects in liaison with the Logistician and Project Managers: observance of COOPI and donor procurement procedures, procurement plans, procurement documentation/dossiers, …

Human Resources
Development, review and application of COOPI human resources policy and procedures in respect of national labor laws and regulations .

Minimum Requirements
At least five years working experience, out of which three in projects programming and management; Previous experiences in project writing; Good report writing skills; Good knowledge and use of the English Language ; Good administrative skills; Proactive aptitude in terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, institutions and Reference Points; Target oriented and problem solving aptitude; Good leadership skills, aimed at managing and motivating a team; Positive ability to bear stressful and complicated situations; Diplomatic and confidentiality skills; Advanced IT skills

Starting date: ASAP for 5/6 months


How to apply:
http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/669/


Deadline: 22nd June 2012