About US:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading national humanitarian organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.

Job Summary: The Manager- Emergency Preparedness and Response will be responsible to energise, develop and manage emergency preparedness and response programmes while ensuring high quality implementation, building and maintaining sound relationships with key stakeholders and Red Cross Action Teams. The incumbent works with partners and Uganda Red Cross branches to ensure emergency preparedness and response is coordinated effectively in line with Uganda Red Cross 2017-2020 strategy and humanitarian policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Take responsibility for the development, management, and coordination of Uganda Red Cross preparedness and response
Be responsible for day to day management of the emergency preparedness and response programme, the rolling plan, budget management, liaison with all partners including, proposal development, project reporting, monitoring, advocacy, research and policy work and, representing Uganda Red Cross at approved platforms;
Be responsible for supporting the capacity development of Uganda Red Cross, local and national partners to respond to emerging and re-emerging humanitarian crises;
Work with relevant departments, programmes and partners to develop Emergency Response and Preparedness skills for Red Cross Action Teams in priority branches, IDP/Refugee Camps;
Design an appropriate Red Cross Action Team Quality Standards, Scale down to Red Cross Action Teams the best practices in evidence, documentation and innovation initiatives of the department including the U-Report, and Communication for Development (C4D). Initiate and support the department in financing mechanisms from proposal development, mapping out donors and key linkages locally, nationally and internationally;
Manage teams or lead projects supportively, involving others in discussing how to take work forward, helping staff and volunteers feel part of the team and treating everyone equally;
Influence others to develop shared understanding and work cooperatively and collaboratively towards common goals where there are different personal or organisational agendas;
Develop and maintain new relationships with individuals and organisations, academic institutions to further Uganda Red Cross aims;
Recognise and value differences in people; be ready to challenge assumptions, beliefs or attitudes in self or others;
Manage expectations and adhere to what’s agreed, by doing what you say you’re going to do;
Reflect the needs of different humanitarian audiences, adapting style, media, timing and pace to communicate effectively with field staff and volunteers;
Accept accountability for the effective use of Uganda Red Cross resources;
Manage resources and workloads to ensure your own programme and others’ goals are achieved.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, SWASA or Health Emergencies.
Post Graduate Degree in Public Health, Humanitarian Emergencies or Disaster Management
Training in emergencies and Relief operations/ Disaster Risk Reduction, as well as Participatory approaches and methodologies is essential
A minimum of five years’ experience in results Oriented, knowledge and experience of managing emergency preparedness, relief, rehabilitation and recovery programmes.
Proved experience in the management of multi-donor funded projects in access of at least 1 million USD
Previous exposure and experience in setting up and managing multicultural teams in relief and development.
Experience of advocacy on development and humanitarian issues
Knowledge of global development issues, including policy and advocacy topics, community resilience and familiarity with emergency problems relevant humanitarian effectiveness.
Knowledge of the political, social and economic context of Uganda and the development issues and challenges it faces.
Broad knowledge and experience of capacity building tools and techniques.
Knowledge of Sphere and Red Cross Code of Conduct, awareness of CHS.
Knowledge of protection, gender and the livelihoods approaches in relief and recovery.
An adaptable attitude, decisiveness, and the capacity to make sound decisions with incomplete information.
Previous experience of strategic planning and budget management in emergency contexts.
Experience of public speaking and/or working with the media.

How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download here and E-mail to: sgurcs@redcrossug.org or mail via post to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 23rd December 2016 by 5.00pm.