About US:
The African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV) is a Non- Governmental organisation in Uganda since 1993 whose mandate is to provide physical and psychological treatment and rehabilitation including legal advice to survivors of torture as well as to advocate against torture.
Job Summary: The Branch Manager takes overall responsibility for the implementation of ACTV activities in Gulu and its catchment area. The incumbent will be responsible for taking lead in proposal development and resource mobilization. The role entails building effective partnerships with a diversity of stakeholders, ranging from torture survivors to humanitarian and development partners, local communities, and government authorities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Management of programs in the area of operation.
In charge of oversight of logistics, administration, human resources and finances.
Significantly contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation through participation in strategy planning meetings and developing strategic documents.
Responsible for managing the office and compound, including the overall financial budgeting and expenditures, staff management, administrative issues, security and logistics.
In charge of assessing staff capacity gaps and provide/recommend training and coaching to increase technical skills for improved project implementation as necessary.
Ensure timely activity implementation according to ACTV procedures and guidelines.
Rigorously monitor programme quality and develop relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthen the effort to document the impact of activities and ACTV presence.
Maintain budget overview and ensure timely utilization of funds.
In charge of the coordination and good collaboration with all actors involved, including local partners and authorities, as well as other donors and humanitarian actors in the area.
Chair monthly centre meetings.
Ensure that timely narrative and financial reports are provided to the Program Manager and Finance and Administration Manager respectively.
Under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer and Program Manager, take part in applying for funding and broadening of the funding base for ACTV.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Branch Manager should preferably hold a Post-graduate qualification in Political/Social Sciences, Public Health, Management, Economics, International Development or equivalent
A minimum of four years’ proven and successful track record of programme management experience in a non-governmental organisation.
Excellent human resource management skills, interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication and ease in managing a multi-ethnic team.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Human Rights Approaches and Concepts.
Experience with budget contracts management.
Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent writing skills.
Familiarity with systems and concepts for monitoring and evaluating projects
Self-motivated and able to work with minimum guidance.
Good training and facilitation skills
Ability to think clearly, deeply and broadly.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications including detailed curriculum vita, three (3) professional referees and their contact addresses, as well as certified copies of academic certificates and any other relevant documents. The complete documents should be sent to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV)
Plot No.113, Owen Road,
Off Tufnell Drive – Kamwokya
P.O. Box 6108, Kampala. Uganda
E –mail to: actv@actvuganda.org, ceo@actvuganda.org
Deadline: Friday, 31st July, 2015