ARC is looking for the suitable
candidate to fill the position of Camp Manager in Kiziba refugee camp:
candidate to fill the position of Camp Manager in Kiziba refugee camp:
POSITION TITLE: Camp Manager – Kiziba
DEPARTMENT OR COUNTRY PROGRAM: Rwanda
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Program Coordinator
STATUS: Full time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: Supervise all activities and staff in the camp
STARTING DATE: April 15th 2014
DURATION: Permanent
DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION/MISSION
DESCRIPTION/MISSION
The overall goal of ARC’s program in
Rwanda is to improve life conditions and capabilities of refugees 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), Gatsibo (Nyabiheke camp),
Nyamagabe ( Kigeme) and Gisagara (Mugombwa camp) in Rwanda.
Rwanda is to improve life conditions and capabilities of refugees 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), Gatsibo (Nyabiheke camp),
Nyamagabe ( Kigeme) and Gisagara (Mugombwa camp) in Rwanda.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Camp Manager provides leadership to
ensure the smooth functioning of all ARC activities in the Kiziba camp. He/she
is responsible for the management of all program activities, operations and
logistics, finance and administration and Human Resources in coordination with
the country office. The Camp Manager is supervised daily by the Senior Program
Coordinator and is accountable to the Country Director.
ensure the smooth functioning of all ARC activities in the Kiziba camp. He/she
is responsible for the management of all program activities, operations and
logistics, finance and administration and Human Resources in coordination with
the country office. The Camp Manager is supervised daily by the Senior Program
Coordinator and is accountable to the Country Director.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/PRIMARY
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management
- Responsible for the implementation of all
sector activities (WASH, Shelter/Infrastructures, Environment Protection,
GBV, Livelihoods & Economic Recovery), in line with the work plan, the
available budgets and with donor requirements; - Ensure timely production and collection of
work plans and reports of different sectors; - Liaise with the Senior Program Coordinator,
Country Director, Logistics Manager, and Finance Controller for efficient
utilisation of all resources; - Represent ARC in coordination and planning
meetings at the local and, when necessary, national level; - Liaise with authorities, donors, refugee
leaders and stakeholder at camp level; - Prepare timely and quality narrative reports
for donors, government, HQ, and others as required; - Participate in the development of new programs
or expansion of existing programs.
Operations, Logistics &
Administration
Administration
- Provide oversight on all financial and
administrative matters in collaboration with Finance department; - Provide oversight of all supply chain
management at camp level with support from Logistics department including
the procurement process, delivery of supplies, accounting of physical
assets, inventory and stock management of all ARC equipment, property,
vehicles and furnishings; - Act as security focal point for the Kiziba
camp and surrounding area and report any incidents to the Country
Director.
Supervisory role
-
Manage and supervise all human resources in
the camp in collaboration with HR department; - Conduct timely evaluations for coordinators
and ensure evaluations carried out for all staff; - Work closely together with the HR department
to carry out regular competence and skills gap analysis; - Provide or source technical assistance and
capacity building (in collaboration with HR department) for field staff.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Provide leadership in the implementation for
adequate monitoring and evaluation of program activities and results; - Support the M&E Officer in evaluations,
surveys and provision of relevant data and reports; - Provide the M&E officer with all relevant
support and information for the ARC Rwanda
database.
Programme learning and communications
- Document lessons learned from the projects you
work on; - Contribute regularly to the communications
department: articles, photos, etc; - Provide all relevant documents and reports for
the electronic filing system kept at country office.
General Areas of responsibility
- To undertake other duties as may be reasonably
requested by the Senior Programs Coordinator and/or Country Director - To promote the Mission Statement and
organisational values of ARC and ensure that these are reflected within
the areas of responsibility.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS &
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Master degree in Management, Development,
International Relations, Project Management, Social Sciences or any
related field from a renown University; - Minimum of 7 years experience with development
or relief organisations working in complex emergency situations and/or
development settings, including refugees, returnees, displaced, vulnerable
and/or war affected populations; - Minimum 3 years of experience managing
development/relief programs at a senior level; - Previous international work and life
experience outside of Rwanda is highly desirable; - Experience in management of staff is
mandatory; - Experience in operations and logistics management
including supply chain management is preferable; - 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; - Good technical knowledge of camp
management and some of the following programming sectors: health and
nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Shelter and Infrastructures, WASH, Sexual and Gender
Based violence; - Familiarity with private, US government and
multilateral donors; - Fluency in French and Kinyarwanda, and highly
proficient in reading, writing and speaking English; - Proficiency in the use of computers and
standard applications: Word and Excel etc.
KEY BEHAVIORS &
ABILITIES
ABILITIES
- Strong intercultural skills required;
- Diplomatic skills and strong abilities to
resolve conflicts and build relations with governmental partners and other
stakeholders; - Participative team leadership with capacity to
listen and mobilise; - Result oriented project management skills;
- Strong work ethics;
- Demonstrated organization and planning skills;
- Capacity to work independently in a fast pace
environment and deliver results with tight deadlines; - Strong oral and written communication skills
in English; - Team player with strong leadership skills;
- Computer literate.
To apply for this position:
Please submit your application by email
at arcrwanda@arc.org.rw or
directly at the ARC Country Head Office in Kigali, located in Kimihurura after
the Lemigo Hotel, before Tuesday March 28th 2014 at 5:00 pm.
at arcrwanda@arc.org.rw or
directly at the ARC Country Head Office in Kigali, located in Kimihurura after
the Lemigo Hotel, before Tuesday March 28th 2014 at 5:00 pm.
Please include:
- An application letter with your contact
information addressed to the Country Director; - A curriculum vitae (5 pages maximum), notified
degrees, diplomas and certificates, three professional references from
current and/or former supervisors and a copy of your national identity
card.
NB: Apply only if you fulfill the requirements for
this position. Candidates not meeting the requirements will be rejected
automatically.
this position. Candidates not meeting the requirements will be rejected
automatically.
Please note that this position is open
for Rwandese Nationals only. Members of the Diaspora are welcomed to apply.
for Rwandese Nationals only. Members of the Diaspora are welcomed to apply.
ARC would like to thank all candidates
for their interest but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
for their interest but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.