IRC Women Protection and Empowerment Manager Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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IRC Women Protection and Empowerment Manager Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

IRC Uganda looking for “Women Protection and Empowerment Manager”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before January 25, 2024.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.

The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on January 13, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Women Protection and Empowerment Manager to be based in Yumbe, Uganda.

IRC Job Vacancy 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Program design and implementation

  • Assume primary responsibility for project management and implementation and ensure compliance with the donor agreement and project proposal, proactively notifying the Deputy WPE Coordinator if issues arise.
  • Lead project planning and oversee program implementation and budget expenditures to ensure effective use of resources against planned activities and expected outputs.
  • Ensure adequate project monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to collect information and consolidate data on a regular basis to demonstrate impact and inform ongoing program design.
  • Assist in the program development and design process through assessments, assisting in proposal writing and budget development.
  • Develop and deliver the provision and quality of trainings on GBV basics, basic counseling, case management, life skills and other key GBV resources for WPE staff, GBV actors, community members, and service providers.
  • Actively contribute to the revision and implementation of a WPE sector/Protection strategy to meet the needs of GBV survivors, including response to emergencies as they arise.
  • With support from the supervisor, lead the development of the program tools and keep them updated i.e work plan, procurement and spending plans.
  • Ensure integration and linkages of interventions with sectors; PROL, Legal, Health, ERD and Education to enhance cohesion including multisectoral response to needs of survivors including women and girls at risk.

Position in Organization:

  • Requisition ID: req47758
  • Job Title: Women Protection and Empowerment Manager
  • Sector: Women Protection & Empowerment
  • Employment Category: Regular
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Open to Expatriates: No
  • Location: Yumbe, Uganda
  • Work Arrangement: In-person

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Gender/Women Studies, Public Health, or other appropriate fields; or a BA in related field with equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in the field of gender-based violence response, preferably working with refugees or conflict affected populations
  • At least 3-5 years experience working directly with survivors or developing, implementing or supervising shelter programs for survivors
  • Strong understanding of case management, psychosocial support and life skills programming to promote survivor healing and recovery
  • In-depth understanding of the roots causes of GBV, related international standards, and GBV prevention and response strategy.
  • Proven leadership, program management, staff development, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Competency in writing progress and donor reports and proposals; familiarity with principles and practice of monitoring and evaluation
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills and ability to present ideas effectively, in both oral and written form.
  • Good budget skills including preparing financial forecasts and spending plans for effective resource use.
  • Experience working with donors like UNHCR, BPRM, ECHO in past experience while programming for GBV response projects.
  • Ability to communicate sensitively and without judgment, good diplomatic and persuasion skills.
  • Ability to use good judgment when making decisions and to take accountability for decisions made.
  • Emotional maturity and stability to resolve conflicts in non-violent way and maintain appropriate boundaries.
  • Good interpersonal skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.
  • Be able to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments; and willingness to travel to program sites in neighboring Districts.

How to Apply IRC Women Protection and Empowerment Manager Jobs 2024

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/47758?c=rescue

The Closing Date: January 25, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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