COUNTRY PROGRAM: Rwanda
RESPONSIBLE TO: Country Director
STATUS (Full time, Part time, Temporary): Full Time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: Construction, Water/Sanitation and Health and other in Camp teams.
DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION
The overall goal of ARC’s program in Rwanda is to improve life’s conditions and capabilities by ensuring the provision of basic services (adequate health care, shelter, water, sanitation & hygiene, gender based violence prevention and detection, HIV/AIDS prevention & treatment) and enabling economic recovery for the displaced refugee population from eastern DRC living in refugee camps located in Byumba (Gihembe camp), Kibuye (Kiziba camp), and Gatsibo (Nyabiheke camp), Rwanda.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Camp Manager ensures smooth program functioning in the camp. He/she is responsible for the management of program activities and operations in the camp, and logistics related to the management of the camp. He/she coordinates finance, administration, program implementation, and logistics with country office. Responsible for oversight and management of all sector Program Managers and national staff sector Coordinators.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
• Minimum BA/BS in Engineering, Development, International Relations, Management, or Social Sciences. Advanced degree preferred ;
• Previous work with development or relief organisation in complex emergency situations and/or development settings, including refugees, returnees, displaced and/or war affected populations;
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing development/relief programs at an international level;
• Experience in logistics, planning, procurement and management of field operations;
• Experience and/or knowledge of market based approaches to development and economic recovery programming (micro-finance, livelihoods, building in camp economies, business development services etc.) a plus;
• General technical knowledge of camp management, construction, water/sanitation or health programs a plus;
• Familiarity with private, US government and multilateral donors;
• Fluency in French, Swahili, or Kinyarwanda ; Ability to read, write, and speak English well;
• Experience and knowledge of Rwandan culture, politics and economy a plus;
• Proficiency in use of computers and standard applications: Word and Excel etc.
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES
• Strong intercultural skills required;
• Diplomatic skills and strong abilities to relate with governmental partners and other stakeholders;
• Abilities to resolve conflicts and build relations;
• Participative team leadership with capacity to listen and mobilise;
• Result oriented project management;
• Demonstrated organization and planning skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Team player with strong leadership skills;
• Computer literate.
To apply for these positions:
Please submit your application to one of the following address: arcapplicationletter@gmail.com, ARC Country Head office in Kimihurura after Lemigo Hotel or ARC field offices in Byumba, Kiziba (Kibuye) and Nyabiheke before Friday July 6th 2012 at 3:00 P.M
• Application letter with contact information (Write to: The Country Director)
• Curriculum vitae, Notified Degrees, diplomas and certificates, References, Copy of national Identity card.
• If ARC is interested in your application, we will contact you through telephone for the interviews.