CWS ARDU Supervisor Jobs in Kasulu Tanzania
CWS ARDU Supervisor Jobs in Kasulu Tanzania
Primary PurposeThis is a full time position that is responsible for the management of the Africa Regional Deployment Unit (ARDU).
This includes coordination with CWS RSC Africa Programs, BPRM Regional Refugee Coordinators and UNHCR to determine strategic use of deployments to increase referrals and manage cases in the pipeline for the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) in Africa, as well as the management of staff assigned.
Supervision
This position reports primarily to the Kasulu-based Programs Manager and technically to the ARDU Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya.
This position primarily supervises Resettlement Officer, Senior Resettlement Officer and Best Interests Determination (BID) Specialist positions.
Essential Duties
Co-ordinates on-boarding of new staff and facilitates trainings, both in the office and while in the field.
Organizes bi-annual trainings for ARDU staff.
Ensures regular updates to ARDU Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Develops in-house training materials and ensures existing training materials are kept up to date.
Conducts site visits to field locations to monitor staff progress.
Travels throughout the region for deployment, often on short notice, as needed.
Completes staff evaluations for the staff under their supervision.
Co-ordinates staff’s leave requests.
Conducts RRF review at the UNHCR regional offices and can also conduct remote reviewing for the UNHCR regional office locations when requested.
Trains deployees prior to deployments and leads staff development between deployments.
Oversees the finalization of Terms of Reference for
deployees in coordination with the ARDU Manager.
Monitors and ensures the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between UNHCR and CWS RSC Africa.
Prepares reports for the ARDU Manager, both quantitative and qualitative, on deployees’ output and keeps the Program Manager informed.
Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the USRAP and refugee situations throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
Other duties as assigned by the ARDU Manager, the Program Manager and/ or the management at large.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, or four (4) years of related work experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
Master’s degree in a related field of study (including international affairs, refugee law, human rights or social work) is preferred.
Experience
Two to three years of related experience required. Previous supervisory experience required, including training and capacity building of staff.
Familiarity with the UN Convention and Protocol relating to the status of refugees required.
RRF writing experience required.
Overseas processing or US refugee resettlement experience preferred.
Previous experience conducting trainings or presentations preferred.
Previous reporting and monitoring and evaluation experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
Thorough knowledge of the US Refugee Admissions Program.
Knowledge of International Refugee Law required.
Excellent writing skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent computer skills, in particular Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa refugee situations preferred.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CWS ARDU Supervisor Jobs in Kasulu Tanzania
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