About US:
BRAC is one of the world’s largest Non-Governmental Development Organization working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs and it is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment and Micro-finance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of carrying out country risk assessment for designing emergency response strategies, and implementation of plans considering internationally accepted standards.
Responsible for developing and maintaining a strong collaborative and networking partnership with key stakeholders, and community partners for involvement in emergency management activities.
Developing concept notes/proposals and reports by gathering information on country situation and becoming familiar with requirements and guidelines of various funders and engaging in fundraising activities for the country, in the field of disaster management and emergency response.
In charge of coordinating and following up country programs to ensure technical inputs for preparing concept notes, proposals, reports and presentations.
Regularly monitor country safety and security situations, and provide necessary emergency support to country management.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the country representative

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Masters in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Disaster Management, Geography and Environmental Studies or any other comparative university degree.
A minimum of three years of relevant work experience in emergency response and disaster risk reduction.
Prior experience with different aspects of project management including development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and supervision of environmental experts.
Past exposure and experience in developing proposals, budget, situation reports, action plans and brief notes and presentations.
Skills of self-awareness, cultural diversity, flexibility and adaptability.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, Curriculum Vitae (including bio-data such as: Date of birth, Education qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least 3 referees), Scanned copies of academic documents, and a day time contact number to: hrd.uganda@brac.net.

Deadline: 24th July, 2015.