Camp Manager - Kiziba Refugee Camp

Camp Manager - Kiziba Refugee Camp

Please note: This position is open for Rwandese Nationals only. Members of the Diaspora are welcome to apply. If you have already applied through the national process, it is not necessary to re-apply.

The overall goal of the American Refugee Committee (ARC) in Rwanda is to improve life conditions of the refugees and enable economic recovery for the displaced refugee population from eastern DRC living in various refugee camps in the country. ARC is looking for an outstanding candidate to fill the position of Camp Manager in the Kiziba refugee camp.
The Camp Manager provides leadership to ensure the smooth functioning of all ARC activities in the Kiziba camp. S/he is responsible for the management of all program activities, monitoring & evaluation, operations and logistics management, finance and administration as well as human resources management in coordination with the country office. The Camp Manager is supervised daily by the Senior Program Coordinator and is accountable to the Country Director.
This is a management position with a competitive compensation package.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

• Supervise and manage ARC program activities in the camp.
• Responsible for development and management of human resources.
• Ensure timely production and collection of work plans and reports of different sectors.
• Liaise with the Country Director, Senior Program Coordinator, Logistics Manager, and Finance Controller for efficient utilisation of all resources, as well as facilitating fieldwork.
• 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 narrative reports for donors, government, HQ, and others as required.
• Monitor the implementation of operations and sector activities according to the budget of the camp’s programs (WASH, Shelter/Infrastructures, Environment Protection, GBV, Livelihoods & Economic Recovery).
• Participate in the development of new programs or expansion of existing programs.
• Provide leadership in the implementation for adequate monitoring and evaluation of program activities and results;
  Operations, Logistics & Administration
• Manage and supervise all human resources in the camp in collaboration with HR department;
• 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 whole 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.

Any other tasks as requested.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & 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 in some of the following programming sectors: health and nutrition, HIV/AIDS, shelter and infrastructures, WASH, sexual and gender based violence, child protection;
• Familiarity with private, US government and multilateral donors;
• Fluency in French preferable and high proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English;
• Proficiency in the use of computers and standard applications: Word and Excel etc. KEY BEHAVIORS & 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.
  Please include with your application materials:
• An application letter with your contact information addressed to the Country Director;
• A curriculum vitae (5 pages maximum);
• Three professional references from current and/or former supervisors;

Only those candidates who meet stated requirements will be considered.

• ARC would like to thank all candidates for their interest but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to apply:

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