PROJECT MANAGER DISASTER PREPAREDNESS JOB AT UGANDA RED CROSS SOCIETY

Job Title: Program Manager –Disaster Preparedness & Response
Grade: UR 4:1
Reports to: Director, Disaster Management
Location: National Headquarters Kampala
Duration: 2 years
Organisation: Uganda Red Cross Society

Duties & ResponsibilitiesSpecific Responsibilities included but not limited to:
·         Ensures support on emergency preparedness planning throughout contingency plans working with DM Structures in the branch of the region wide preparedness work plans
·         Monitor and develops understanding of ongoing context , vulnerabilities and produces occasional updates
·         Support the directorates to initiate responses to emergencies in consultation with assistant Director

Qualifications, Skills & Experience
·         A post Graduate qualifications in social sciences or discipline relevant to development or Disaster Management or Risk Reduction
·         3 years of progressive experience gained preferably NGO /Agency is required

Competencies
·         Ability to work and establish a working relationship with communities with government and NGO representatives , Analytical skills , numeracy and financial management
·         Ability to communicate effectively with persons at all levels
·         Good working knowledge of disaster
·         Knowledge of MS packages and web based management systems

How to Apply;
Application with copies of Curriculum Vitae , names of three professional referees and copies of certified copies
The Secretary General ,Uganda Red Cross Society
P.O Box 494 Rubaga Road plot 551/555,Kampala Uganda
Deadline:  5th October 2012