Cooperation Officer Job at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Vacancy title:
Cooperation Officer

Jobs at:
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday 03 May 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent international humanitarian organisation, which assists and protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. The ICRC Delegation in Kampala has an immediate opening for the following position:
Title: Cooperation Officer
Duty Station : Kampala
Working hours : 48 hours a week

Main responsibilities:
COOPERATION -
The Cooperation Officer carries out the following tasks relating to cooperation the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS):

Coordination with URCS and the other partners from the international lied Cross and lied Crescent Movement (Movement) Maintain contacts with URCS and other Movement partners at all levels

  • Liaise with relevant URCS staff in relation to activities Provide support and advises during the execution of planned objectives, while monitoring progress of implementation.
  • Arrange the programmes for the different coordination meetings with URCS and partners where needed.
  • Represent the Cooperation delegate upon request: participation in bilateral and Movement meetings as they may arise.
  •  Participate in coordination sessions and joint activities with URCS and concerned partners.
    Finance
  • Verify all submissions conform to the standard policy on rates, proposed activities and unit costs of quarterly funds requests and drafts fund requests
  •  Ensure that submitted accountabilities are in line with the approved budget, work plans and the cooperation agreement before approval by the ICRC.
  • Follow-up on the submission of financial accountability reports. Update the financial monitoring tool to follow-up the implementation of approved budgets
  • Support other departments of URCS and ICRC in the use of their financial tools.
  • Explore options to improve financial reporting, including at field level.


Reporting. information exchange. planning and monitoring in the field

  • Update and proactively inform their supervisor on all issues
  • Ensure regular flow of information between ICRC and the URCS for sound coordination
  •  Draft various reports, including minutes of meeting, mission reports, mid term reports, and tentative budgets.
  • Conduct periodic upcountry joint missions with URCS to implement the objectives, monitor activities and make assessments.
  • Attend all sessions related to the Planning for the annual budget to be developed between the ICRC and the URCS.
  • Contribute to drafting the supporting texts tor the annual Budgets.
  • Ensure that monitoring and evaluation components are included in the planning process of the cooperation supported programs of URCS.


Administrative tasks

  • Responsible for office correspondence, filing, arranging meetings, and maintaining a contact list of URCS & Movement partners.
  • Draft and/or participate in the drafting of orders for purchase, URCS funds transfers cash requests and others.
  • Administration and Logistics Department for follow up on projects.
  • Work closely with and provide necessary information to the Finance department.


Minimum required knowledge and experience

  • University degree in Political Sciences I Communication / Economics I Law.
  • At least 5 years work experience in dealing with multilateral partners.
  • Confirmed very good communication and reporting skills.
  • Confirmed good planning, organisational and analytical skills.
  •  Confirmed team leadership skills.
  • Confirmed good computer skills, especially Excel, Word and Power Point.


Profile

  • Personal integrity, honesty, discretion and reliability.
  • Excellent report-drafting skills, with consistent attention to detail.
  • Very good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to train, coach and motivate others.
  • Ability to represent the Institution during meetings with external stakeholders, establish and maintain a network of contacts.
  • Strong sense of responsibility and ability to take initiative and to work independently.
  • Able to prioritize in a changing environment, flexibility and resistance to stress.
  • Willing and able to travel within Uganda on a regular basis, whenever required.

Job application procedure
Interested candidates will have to send their hand written application with a detailed CV indicating email and phone contacts, copies ( of academic and work certificates, indicating a minimum of two professional referees. Applications marked ‘Cooperation Officer’ and addressed to the Administrator in a sealed envelope should be delivered by Wednesday 03 May 2017 at the following address: ICRC Kampala office on Plot 8, John Babiiha Avenue, Kololo, Kampala.
Note:

  • Register your application with the Receptionist (or Security guard, during out of office hours) and receive a reference number for tracking your application.
  • Only applications that fulfill the criteria stated above will be considered. Applicants who are not contacted by 05th May 2017 should consider their application unsuccessful.
  • Please note that written interviews will be on Wednesday 10th May and the oral Interviews will be on Thursday 11th May.
  • No payments are required or accepted for this process and any canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday 03 May 2017
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Posted: 21-04-2017
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 21-04-2017
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 21-04-2040
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