The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education and power.
The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refugees and various institutions in the country, notably the government, community-based organizations (CBOs), civil society organizations (CBOs) and the private sector. The current program portfolio in Uganda includes health and nutrition, support to persons with specific needs (PSNs) including case management, legal assistance to refugees, prevention and response to gender-based violence, Education and economic recovery and development (ERD). The IRC has a country office in Kampala and field offices in Amudat, Imvepi, Kyegegwa, Lamwo, Moroto/ Kiryandongo and Yumbe, as well as an urban office in Nsambya within Kampala.
Job Overview:
This position based at the field and directly reports to the Project coordinator. The HSS Manager will be responsible for assisting the project coordinator in managing, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of deliverables of the project. S/he will manage the project portfolio that includes working with the local partners, the district health teams to strengthen management, leadership at sub district level and build capacities for effective delivery of SRHR programs. Working in close coordination with the Project Coordinator, provide support to contributing to project outcomes. S/he will work with the local partners and program staff to developing annual work plans and progress reports for submission to donor and to undertake other important documentation for the project team. S/he will play a major role in the day-to-day coordination with local partner/s and district health teams to ensure timely execution of the different technical assistance activities.