The Area Coordinator oversees ARC’s response in the assigned Field Site and is responsible for timely and high-quality program implementation and support. The Area Coordinator provides supervision and leadership to both program and operational (support service – HR, Finance, Operations) staff at the field site, ensuring adherence to agreed work plans and reporting schedules as well as full compliance to ARC’s policies in the areas of Finance, HR, Logistics and Information Management as well as to donor regulations/polices.The Area Coordinator works in close coordination with Program, Finance, HR and Logistics senior staff, technical staff as well as with donors and government in the assigned area to ensure that programmatic and operational strategies are coordinated and implemented in a timely manner at the field site.

Brief overview:
• Running of field sites offices, and capacity building; Day to day administration
• Coordinate ARC’s country strategy implementation at field level ;
• Coordinate overall implementation of projects/programs at field level;
• Provide day to day supervision for the team at field level, in coordination with programs, operations and technical unit;
• Facilitate the coordination system; Coordinate with programs people as well HR , Finance , Operations people at the field level and Kampala level for effective implementation of projects in a timely manner.
• Represent ARC and liaise with local and regional government authorities, UN, NGOs and donors at field level;
• Ensure reporting and communication;
• Routinely assess the humanitarian and security situation in Nakivale & surrounding areas; Support implementation of security protocols and monitoring of the security situation, in coordination with the Security focal person. The position is based in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, South Western Uganda.

Experience/Qualifications:
BA in development studies/Community Development or related field. A Masters in Management will be an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years of experience as Head of Office with any International NGOs
Minimum 3 years of project management experience
Computer skills
Communication skills (English – both verbal and written)
Willing to live in a remote area/village and do considerable local traveling
This is a national position based in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, South Western Uganda.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants meeting the above requirements should submit an application letter and curriculum vitae to the undersigned not later than 11th September, 2015.
The Human Resources Manager
American Refugee Committee International
Email.jobs@arc.co.ug
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.