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Protection Assistant

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Arua, Northern Region, Uganda
Full-time

Reception Centre Management and coordination.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Focal point person for Bidi-Bidi and Ariwa reception center; manage day to day activities in Bidi-Bidi and Ariwa including supervision of all the support staff in the reception centers.
  • Prepare time sheet and process all document for staff’s payment on a timely basis. Where passible request and ensure casual staff are paid regularly and in time.
  • Ensure all field supplies are requested and supplied timely to support smooth running of activities in the field location.
  • With the support of the reception manager, coordinate between the finance logistics and program to ensure consistently smooth running of the reception center.
  • Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly report to the reception center manager; give verbal and or written report as required by the supervisor.
  • Represent reception center in coordination meeting, sector meeting and various working groups and sub-sector meetings.
  • Review daily, weekly, monthly and incident report from departmental heads in Ariwa and Bidi-Bidi reception centers.
  • Liaise with the office of the prime minister, UNHCR focal point person for the smooth implementation of the project activities.
  • In coordination with reception center manager and the partners, provide over sight in day to day running of Bidi-Bidi and Ariwa reception center.
  • Monitor the progress of hot meal implementation at Goboro and provide detailed progress report; ensure hot meal services provided meet required quality in line with the grand arrangement.
  • Identify the capacity gap among reception center staff in Ariwa and Bidibidi and enhance capacity development to ensure high level of efficiency and productivity. Conduct appraisal of staff as required by P & C guide line.
  • Ensure that all reception center staff in Bidi-Bidi and Ariwa adhere to World Vision’s values and principles.
  • Promote high level of team work among all reception staff in Ariwa and Bidi-Bidi and Ariwa; Identify conflict and manage them to ensure smooth running of reception center activities.
Educational Background: 
Should have a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, community psychology, business administration or any equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • A one years’ experience in working with refugees, peace building basic education and nutrition
  • Must be ready to work in a multi-cultural environment
  • Knowledge of implementation on child friendly spaces, peace building, education in emergencies and psychosocial care
  • Appropriate communication skill and approachable
  • Must have no history of violation of child protection in emergencies

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: 
Jun 2 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 2 2018
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit