Operations Manager Job at Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Senior Manager Emergency Preparedness & Response Job

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: Attractive

Job Deadline: 26 August 2022

Number of Jobs: 01

Hiring Entity: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Location: In Uganda

Job Details:

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (IFRC). Uganda Red Cross implements lifesaving services across the country and would wish to invite applicants that meet job requirements for the vacant positions in our organisation. Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited.
Grade: UR 3
Reports: Senior Manager Emergency Preparedness & Response
Location: URCS Headquarters with at least 30% field travel
Duration: One (1) year with possibility of renewal
Background:
The conflict in North Kivu and Ituri provinces in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues. The situation remains unpredictable and complex. New arrivals are being received through three main entry points: Bunagana in Kisoro district, Busunga in Bundibugyo district and Mpondwe in Kasese district. Plans to relocate the new arrivals to Nakivaale and Rwamwanja have been operationalized.

Job Purpose:
The Operations Manager will provide leadership to personnel responsible for the DREF response operation, ensuring that these positions are coordinated in supporting URCS in delivering core services in accordance with its mandate. The incumbent will also be responsible for partner coordination and new emergency operations aspects.
All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment. The full job descriptions and application forms can be viewed and downloaded from the jobs section of our website at http://www.redcrossug.org/JoinUs/Jobs Please send your filled application form and attach your academic transcripts and certificates.

Application procedure

The filled application forms, academic transcripts and certificates should be e-mailed to; vacancies@redcrossug.org or hand delivered, and or by post to:

The Secretary General,
Uganda Red Cross Society,
Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,
P. O. Box 494, Kampala - Uganda.
Email; vacancies@redcrossug.org

Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification