Head of Sub-Office Program Manager for Uganda

The Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V. (ASB) is a non-denominational Non-Governmental Organization, nationally active in social welfare, rescue services and emergency relief. Internationally, ASB provides humanitarian and development aid.

ASB was founded in 1888 in Berlin and developed in the past 130 years with currently 20.000 employees and 1.2 Mio members to one of the biggest welfare organizations in Germany.

Location: Uganda - Katakwi

Foreign Aid Department of the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V. is seeking aHead of Sub-office Program Manager for Uganda

Location: Katakwi

Starting Date: 15th April 2009 Contract duration: 12 months (with option of extension)

Objective of the position:The Head of Sub-office in Katakwi is responsible for representing the organisation at the District level and overseeing all programs and operations in his area.
S/he reports directly to ASB Country Director and supervises the International and National Project staff in the sub-office.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Overseeing the day to day management of ASB’s sub office in Katakwi.
Supervise the project coordinators in the implementation of their programs (Food Security and Livelihood, Protection) funded by UNHCR, UNICEF, German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EC and FAO in Teso
Oversee preparation of required technical, management and support reports by program staff, and ensure quality checks prior to timely submission to Kampala Office.

Monitor budget expenditures in area of operation and ensure they are allocated according to ASB and donor regulations;
Ensure donors requirements in terms of narrative and financial accountability and reporting are met at the field level
Support ASB management in drafting new strategies and project proposals
Manage and Supervise local staff employed in the Sub-Office to harmonise programmes and support departments

Maintain donor relations at local level with a view to secure funding for identified projects
Represent ASB towards the local government and authorities, national and international organisations and donors at local level

Report to the ASB Country Director in Kampala on a regular basis;

Implement other tasks upon request from ASB management

Requirements:
Higher-level University degree in an appropriate field (Social Science, Law, Development Studies, International relations, Agriculture etc)
Minimum of 3 years overseas experience working as program manager (in favour in livelihood, Food Security) and leading a team
Experience in working in humanitarian settings and in post conflict recovery situation
Excellent org. skills with demonstrated ability to manage large amounts of information and prioritize work

Budget development, and strong budget management experience
Experienced in leading staff and building team spirit
Excellent written and oral communication skills and proposal development experience
Good working knowledge of computer software: MS Word, Excel & email applications required;

Willingness to travel to field locations with a higher security risk and less comfort
Fluent in English
Knowledge of German would be an assetPersonal skills and qualities:
Strong social/communication skills: representative, motivating and diplomatic
Multi-tasking
Strong, creative and respected negotiator
Flexiblilty and adaptability
Cultural sensitivty
Independent worker with team spirit
Desire to learn
Committed to the aims and values of ASB

How to apply
Kindly send applications with a motivation letter and CV only by email to application-ahi@asb.de
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 20 Mar 2009