Finn
Church Aid is Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the
second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. Finn Church
Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based
development and humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s
largest aid organisations. Finn Church Aid is committed to continue working
until people in need of assistance can make their own living and fulfil their
basic needs. Finn Church
Church Aid is Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the
second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. Finn Church
Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based
development and humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s
largest aid organisations. Finn Church Aid is committed to continue working
until people in need of assistance can make their own living and fulfil their
basic needs. Finn Church
Aid also campaigns for dignity and justice.
FCA
is looking for a Humanitarian Coordinator in Uganda
is looking for a Humanitarian Coordinator in Uganda
The
Humanitarian Coordinator is responsible for managing FCA’s humanitarian
activities both in the immediate emergency response and in the longer term
humanitarian assistance in Uganda. S/he shall contribute to international
fundraising and ACT Alliance activities in the country. At the beginning of the
deployment, the humanitarian coordinator will be based in Kampala with 40%
travel to project sites. The location may change during the deployment based on
operational needs. The Humanitarian Coordinator will report to the Country
Manager of the FCA Uganda Country Office (UGACO) in Kampala, Uganda.
Humanitarian Coordinator is responsible for managing FCA’s humanitarian
activities both in the immediate emergency response and in the longer term
humanitarian assistance in Uganda. S/he shall contribute to international
fundraising and ACT Alliance activities in the country. At the beginning of the
deployment, the humanitarian coordinator will be based in Kampala with 40%
travel to project sites. The location may change during the deployment based on
operational needs. The Humanitarian Coordinator will report to the Country
Manager of the FCA Uganda Country Office (UGACO) in Kampala, Uganda.
Duties
and responsibilities:
and responsibilities:
- Manage
FCA’s Education in emergency project in Adjumani, Uganda. - Provide
technical support to FCA and partners staff in education in emergencies - Develop
FCA’s country humanitarian strategy for Uganda in accordance with
FCA’s policies and guidelines - Establish,
coordinate and be responsible for high quality education in emergency
programmatic work - Contribute
to local and international fundraising - Map
and assess existing and potential education in emergency partners and
their capacity; identify and coordinate new education partnerships; build
and coordinate overall partner - Cooperation
- Advocacy
on FCA education in emergency program in the country - Ensure
coordination with other INGOs and local authorities - Undertake
other duties as designated
Competence
and Personal Requirements:
and Personal Requirements:
- Minimum
3 years’ experience in working in humanitarian program related field
operation or field activities in developing countries and having knowledge
of education in emergency - Experience
in implementing Education in Emergencies especially Special Needs
Education programs - Proven
experience and capacity in humanitarian project management (PMER),
including project financial management - Experience
with data collection, management, analysis and report production - Good
understanding of humanitarian approaches and standards - Demonstrated
skills in preparedness planning and LRRD approach - Gender
analysis skills and an understanding of the practical significance of
gender issues in humanitarian environment - Experience
in cooperating with local organizations, international actors and UN
agencies - Good
strategic and context analysis skills - Strong
English writing skills to prepare reports, promotional materials and oral
presentations - Proven
team orientation skills and ability to work effectively in a team
environment
with both technical and non-technical staff - Excellent
inter-personal and inter-cultural skills - Flexible
and capable of working and living in difficult circumstances in a
multicultural environment - Experience
in capacity building of local partners - Willing
to travel in the country (requirement of valid driving license)
The
contract for the assignment will be made for 12 months starting from 1st May
2015. The
salary is based on FCA Framework Agreement.
For more information please contact Mr. Wycliffe Nsheka, Country Manager for
Uganda,
tel. +256 772 961 551 or Wycliffe.Nsheka(at)kua.fi
Please apply by using the link below no later than on 12 April 2015. Applicants
will be short-listed and contacted for an interview on a progressive basis.
Link to the application form
contract for the assignment will be made for 12 months starting from 1st May
2015. The
salary is based on FCA Framework Agreement.
For more information please contact Mr. Wycliffe Nsheka, Country Manager for
Uganda,
tel. +256 772 961 551 or Wycliffe.Nsheka(at)kua.fi
Please apply by using the link below no later than on 12 April 2015. Applicants
will be short-listed and contacted for an interview on a progressive basis.
Link to the application form
