The Ugandan Jobline

• Ensure beneficiaries are consulted and
  their views taken throught the life of project.
• Ensure all CRS shelter and settlement
  activities comply with relevant local, national and international
  standards and regulations, and agency best practices.
• Ensure shelter and settlement activities
  comply with the “Do no Harm Principles.”
• Lead shelter project operations and
  supervise shelter project staff, manage the technical and financial
  components of the shelter and settlement project.
• Maintain the Detailed Implementation Plan
  (DIP) in accordance with the agreed shelter and settlement strategy to
  assure highest outcomes for every activity.
• Prepare and monitor shelter project
  spending against the shelter proejct budget.
• Oversee the selection of shelter
  beneficiaries based on approved criteria and strategies.
• Manage the development of social
  mobilization activities and social mobilization strategy in collaboration
  with the Community Mobilization Officers.
• Ensure close collaboration with the
  procurement and logistics process for materials and equipment required by
  the shelter and settlement activities.
• Take part in CRS meetings and workshops on
  strategic planning, shelter and settlement programming and agency-wide
  initiatives as requested by the Emergency Coordinator.
• Ensure protection and environmental issues
  are fully considered throughout the project cycle with women, elderly,
  most vulnerable being included in decision-making for all shelter and
  settlement issues.

• Monitor and report project progress
  against the DIP and project performance indicators.
• Regularly monitor project interventions
  through on-site visits to assess and validate the implementation of the
  approved project plan, conduct financial review and identify possible
  problem areas and implement solutions.
• Lead adaptive management to recommend
  corrective measures when necessary to ensure that the project complies
  with the provisions set forth in project workplan.
• Maintain a properly documented listing of
  selected project beneficiaries.
• Facilitate routine project monitoring and
  evaluation in consultation with Emergency Coordinator and the Emergency
  MEAL Officer.
• The incumbent will also attend regular and
  ad hoc meetings on project implementation and participate in training,
  conferences, seminars and workshops needed for effective project
  implementation in compliance with CRS program management standards and
  international standards for program quality, especially those focused on
  relief work.
• Prepare shelter project activity report on
  a quarterly basis.

• Work closely with key non-government
  organizations (NGO) and national, provincial and local government, as well
  as shelter task-force teams and workshops, technical committee meetings
  and coordination groups as necessary.
• Provide project documents, operation
  plans, program schedules and budgets to the Emergency Coordinator as
  required.
• Send regular updates on progress,
  priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing to the Emergency
  Coordinator for sharing with CRS Senior Leadership Team.
• Represent CRS in discussions or meetings
  with government, non-government and UN agencies, cluster system as
  directed by the Emergency Coordinator.
• Train and brief CRS staff, stakeholders
  and others on shelter issues.

• The ideal candidate for the Catholic
  Relief Services (CRS) Shelter and Settlement Project Manager job placement
  must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, architecture,
  project management or relevant field of social sciences.
• At least five years’ experience in project
  management, preferably in emergency context. Minimum one year of practical
  experience in implementing emergency or community development projects,
  preferably with an INGO in equivalent position.
• Demonstrated ability to build/work in a
  team and to manage and motivate personnel drawing on individual skills to
  advance agendas and problem solving.
• Significant experience in community
  development, community mobilization or similar self-help initiatives and a
  desire to maximize integration of program delivery preferred.
• Previous experience working with refugees
  in West Nile required, Yumbe district preferred.
• Keen interest in and ability to build
  capacity in implementing teams and local community bodies with a focus on
  community participation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret
  administrative reports, technical procedures and government regulations to
  guide project implementation.
• Demonstrated experience with assessments
  and analytical and planning skills.
• Ability to write reports and procedure
  manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from
  CRS senior management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation
  skills.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written
  skills) required.
• Proficient in MS Office applications
  (Word, Excel, Outlook– and ideally MS Project).
• Self-reliance and an ability to work in a
  challenging and demanding environment, under limited supervision; able to
  travel extensively in remote areas.
• Awareness, sensitivity and understanding
  of cross-cultural issues particularly in representing a US-based, Catholic
  agency.

• Communicates strategically under pressure
• Manages stress and complexity
• Actively promotes safety and security
• Manages and implements high-quality
  emergency programs

Related Jobs