Head of Office Vacancy- Mercy Corps, Uganda

Job Title: Head of Office (Level 7)
Job Location: – Kitgum

The Head of Office is part of the Operations Department and provides

support and leadership to all Field Office Human Resources, Administrative, and Logistical activities and is overall responsible for the provision of quality operations support to Mercy Corps’ programs in Kitgum. Reporting is required from the field on a constant and routine basis to ensure standardized policy for all field offices, compliance with donor requirements (and Mercy Corps policies), and any necessary support needs. Field Offices are expected to comply with all Procurement, Warehouse, Asset, Fleet, and Administrative (HR, Office Mgt, Facilities Mgt, Security, and IT) policies and procedures set forth.

All applicants for the Job should have;

· A BA/S or equivalent in relevant field.

· Proven success as a trainer and capacity builder of staff within the NGO context.

· Experience working in conflict environments.

· Four years experience working in international relief and development in logistics and administration, staff supervision and development, training, team building, finance & administration, donor relations, and inter/intra – agency communications. This includes experience living and working overseas and working in remote conditions.

· Excellent computer and communication skills

· Experience managing the development, implementation, administration, and compliance of US Government, ECHO/EC, UN, private foundation, and corporate grants, and related projects.

Experience in managing the logistics components of a food distribution program desirable.

Applications for the Job:
Submit your application including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the HR/Admin Manager, Kampala Head Office in Muyenga Tank Hill Road, opposite Hotel International. E-mailed applications with cover letter to mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org will also be accepted. Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Friday, 20th August, 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps.