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Area Response Coordinator

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Moyo, Uganda
Full-time

Implement response objectives to external and internal standards to meet humanitarian need.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Leadership and Management

  • Ensure programme planning is informed by technical standards & operational viability to meet humanitarian needs
  • Responsible for external engagement within the area of operation –attends interagency coordination meetings ,makes sure sector leads participate in the sector working group meetings , coordinates with OPM ,UN and local government in matters that relate to WV operations in the area
  • Participate in resource mobilization and staff Operations unit to meet response needs
  • Conduct operational planning to ensure effective coordination & timely delivery of response activities
  • Implement & monitor programme to ensure achievement of response goals & objectives
  • Develop and implement operations reporting systems to support timely and accurate Response reporting
  • Implement response operations according to safety standards with support from the Security function
  • Coordinate with Support Services for provision of funds, staff, equipment, vehicles & supplies to ensure rapid program implementation
  • Identify, report & refer operational blockages caused by external actors to Liaison to be addressed through advocacy
  • Meet WV minimum quality standards and support improvement, reflection, learning and innovation in sectors
  • Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff under his supervision.
  • Conduct staff performance target setting and appraisals in accordance with World Vision performance management framework
  • Assure security of staff via implementation of sound security standards and working closely with the WNRR Security services
  • Cultivate a positive team working environment through staff coaching, mentorship and regular support to ensure all staff development issues are attended to ; ensure the administration of effective reward management systems according to World Vision P&C policies
Educational Background: 
A Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural sciences, social sciences or development.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3-5 years past experience, preferable with a busy NGO or UN agency, in a coordination role
  • He/she should be able to manage a team of staff as well as cooperate with other units. He/she must be keen on details and well organized individual.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
  • Effective and efficient budget/financial management skills.
  • Excellent self-motivation skills.
  • Excellent communications skills in English, both oral and written
  • Previous experience in refugee programming in any settlements in Uganda
  • Proposal development experience
  • Ability to work both as a motivating member and a leader of a diverse team

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 9 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 9 2018
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit