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Job Title: Branch Manager, Bombali District

Job Band: Senior 1
Department: Programmes and Operations
Location: Freetown
Reporting To: Branch Development Coordinator
Deadline for submission of application is: 22 August 2018
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for overallday to day branch performance in accordance with SLRCS policies and procedures. Create and execute the branch activity plan. Plan, implement, and manages areas of responsibility to facilitate continuous improvement and personal growth while supporting organisation’s goals, missions, and vision. Provide sound leadership and supervises all other staff in the branch.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinate dissemination of National Youth/Volunteer Policy and guidelines outlining their recruitment and selection, deployment, training and development in order to achieve a self-sustaining network of volunteers to ensure succession and continuation of the Red Cross Movement countrywide.
2. Coordinate elections and build the capacity of Branch Executives to ensure a more accountable and transparent governance structure.
3. Develop and periodically update computerised database information system to ensure that all records and statistics pertaining to the youth, volunteers and members are properly classified and maintained for rapid access and retrieval
4. Coordinate the implementation of effective resource mobilisation strategies, prepare and submit funding proposals according to donor requirements.
5. Provide support to staff responsible for programme implementation to prepare work plans that capture all donor requirements as well as planned activity accomplishments, outputs, and verifiable indicators.
6. Coordinate implementation of capacity building programmes to effectively prepare staff, volunteers and communities to respond to disasters, restore family links as well as put in place systems for community reconstruction.
7. Develop strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, government agencies, the private sector and other players to ensure implementation of programmes that enhance organizational effectiveness.
8.Oversee the documentation and reporting of donor funded programmes to ensure compliance with stipulated requirements, coordinate timely responses to donor queries as well as inform on problems and constraints on programme delivery.
9. Coordinate the dissemination of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement.
10. Prepare concept papers, periodic and annual reports showing achievements of the Branch against planned targets as well as provide justification for performance variances and recommending strategies for improvement.
11. Appraise staff under your supervision
12. Organise group and executive meetings as stipulated
13. Carry out any other tasks as assigned
KEY COMPETENCIES
1. Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s articulated vision for change and motivate staff to join change efforts.
2. Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
3. Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, email and utilization of the internet.
5. Uphold the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement as well as work in accordance with SLRCS’ Mission, Vision, Policies and Practices
6. Sound knowledge of SLRCS branch policies, practices and structure
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong communication, problem solving, and decision making skills to effectively resolve customer and employee issues.
- Able to build morale and commitment to goals and objectives.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills required to manage, motivate, and develop employees.
- Uphold confidentiality and customer privacy in all situations.
- Proactively seeks solutions that benefit the customer and the Bank while exhibiting sound and accurate judgement.
- Detail oriented, strong organization skills and a high degree of accuracy with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to use the Internet, Outlook, word processing and spreadsheet software and position specific software as required.
WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in related field
- Prior managerial experience preferred.
- University degree in business, finance, accounting, project management or a related field.
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills are key to this position. Ability to interact effectively with clients and other internal departments is required. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team is required.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JOBS
If the requirements of this job match your profile, please send in a seal envelope an updated CV together with an application letter in the form of a motivation letter addressed to the Secretary General, Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS), 6 Liverpool Street Freetown.