Program Manager:

The Program Manager will be responsible for the implementation and management of activities, personnel, administration and logistics for the Strengthening Mechanisms for Reception, Management and integration of Involuntary Migrants in Arua Municipal Council project.
Duties and responsibilities:

Manage and supervise the project staff, in coordination with the Program office, ATL, Country Representative and the HR offices.

Responsible for the administrative management of budgets and other project related activities.

Lead the design and start-up phase of the project (Strategy refinement, rapid assessment, staff recruitment and on boarding, consultative meetings).

Take lead in developing a comprehensive programming guideline for the project to guide the targeting and implementation of both the Municipal systems strengthening and sustainable livelihoods approaches for host communities and the migrants.

To lead and support research, documentation, collaborative learning and knowledge on management on the reception, integration and management of involuntary migrants.

To engage with, support and build capacity of Arua Municipal Council to strengthen their institutional and structural capacity to effectively manage the reception and integration of involuntary migrants.

Represent AVSI in Technical committee meetings at the Council and District.

Network and facilitate linkages with strategic partners including the private sector, local government and CSOs to leverage resources.

Supervise the implementation of capacity building initiatives for staff, and in consistency with Technical Standards developed by Cities Alliance.

Develop plans and reports in line with timelines agreed with the donor and programs office.

Ensure technical and financial reporting in line with administrative procedures.

Represent AVSI in other official meeting when required by supervisors.

Perform other duties within area of responsibility, as requested by the supervisor.