Country Representative Austrian Red Cross

Your tasks and responsibilities
• Represent AutRC towards URCS senior management, ICRC, IFRC and other Movement Partners, as well as external stakeholders
• Manage projects to support refugees and host communities in various parts of Uganda
Coordinate project management and communication of other AutRC supported projects
• Together with URCS lead on the development of programmes based on strategic priorities and the needs in country
• Identify strategic program initiatives and provide leadership in formulating proposals and budgets
• Ensure financial supervision, quality control and monitoring of AutRC supported programs in Uganda, and provide regular progress reports to the AutRC HQ
• Introduce innovation and best practices to enhance program and operational performance
Lead and manage the AutRC Delegation to Uganda including all administrative issues and ensure a proper security set-up

Your profile
Austrian (or EU) work permit is required
• At least five years international humanitarian and/or development experience (NGO, IO or Charity) at programme management level including experience in a RC/RC National Society, IFRC or ICRC
Degree or diploma in development studies, project management or other relevant field
• Excellent project and finance management skills (including budgeting and budget control)
• Work experience in the Eastern Africa region is an asset
• Excellent English skills, German and/or French would be an asset
• Teamplayer and cultural sensitive personality
• Strong experience in people management, managing and supporting staff
• Able to work under pressure and lead a multicultural team in complex and demanding environments
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian and development work, and high sensitivity to diversity