Uganda Red Cross Society Branch Focal Person - Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Red Cross Society Branch Focal Person - Jobs in Uganda



Title:Branch Focal Person (1 position)
Grade:Salary is based on a person to holder basis
Reports:Coordinator Organisation Development and Volunteer Management
Location:Moroto
Duration:One (1) Year with possibility of renewal


Job Purpose:

The Branch Focal Person will support the Coordinator Organization Development and Volunteer Management in;

  • Implementation of the URCS Strategic Option 2 and;
  • Implementation of the URCS core activities i.e. Dissemination of Red Cross Principles and Values, First Aid, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Blood Donor Recruitment, Membership Recruitment, Local Resource Mobilization and Volunteer Management.

    Key responsibilities:

  • Support the implementation of the URCS Strategic Option 2: Strengthen Branch Membership Management;
  • Support the dissemination and implementing all the URCS approved policies;
  • Adhere and support the implementation of the URCS approved systems and structures at the Branch level;
  • Support the coordination and implementation of membership recruitment campaigns;
  • Support the Branch resource mobilization, and design plans for sustainability of the Branch;
  • Support to identify, engage, develop and maintain Branch and institutional partnerships relevant to the growth of URCS;
  • Support the implementation of a robust volunteer management framework at the Branch in order to attract and retain value-adding volunteers to the Society;
  • Provide technical and operational support to the Branch governance in harmony with URCS constitution and other policies;
  • Support to identify and address capacity building requirements for staff, governance and volunteers at the Branch;
  • Support the monitoring and evaluation of the branch performance and compliance with the URCS constitution as well as other policies;
  • Support to strategically identify, evaluate and seek opportunities to collaborate with the URCS Departments, programs, services and activities that engage URCS youth in promoting membership recruitment, dissemination, international youth programs and quality program implementation;
  • Ensure proper usage and safe custody of Branch assets and compliance with the NS approved policies;
  • Prepare and submit timely & quality accountabilities and reports in accordance with URCS standards
    and policies.

    Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

    Education Qualifications
  • Minimum Diploma in Social Sciences, Education, Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Law or a related field from a reputable institute BUT with 3 years’ experience managing community based interventions and or membership organisations.
  • Training in Youth and Volunteer Management programs.


    Essential experience
  • Experience in Youth and Volunteer Management;
  • Experience in Marketing and Resource Mobilization.
  • Experience in managing volunteers and membership based organizations will be of added advantage


    Essential Skills
  • High level of integrity
  • Good knowledge of Grassroots Program Design, Management and Implementation.
  • Knowledge of planning and budgeting.
  • Knowledge of policy implementation.
  • Demonstrated creativity and productivity in resource mobilization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including well developed proposal and report writing skills.



    How to Apply

    Please send your filled application form and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms, academic transcripts, and certificates should be e-mailed to; vacancies@redcrossug.org or hand-delivered, and or by post to:

    The Secretary-General,
    Uganda Red Cross Society,
    Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,
    P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
    Email: vacancies@redcrossug.org

    The closing date for receipt of the applications is 15th August 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

    Due to large volumes of applications; only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
    Please specify your preferred location

    N.B: URCS Service volunteers are encouraged to apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Red Cross Society Branch Focal Person Jobs in Uganda

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