F2F Volunteer Support Officer Job Vacancy at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Job title: F2F Volunteer Support Officer.

Employment type: Full time.

Location: Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations.

Min. years of experience: 2 years.


Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate all In-country logistics for volunteer assignments, including airport pick-up and drop-off, all In-country travel arrangements and accommodations.
 • Serve as the in-country contact for volunteers regarding in-country logistics Liaise with the host organizations to ensure the logistics for volunteers are in place and seamless.
 • Work directly with Baltimore-based F2F Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate International and in-country travel, and other volunteer needs or requests.
 • The job holder will also be responsible for all In-country problem-solving regarding in-country travel and accommodations
 • Assist the F2F Program Country Director to manage relationships with volunteer hosts and in-country partner organizations
 • Coordinate relationship building efforts including host visits and departments in the CRS office.
 • Coordinate the logistics for the development of media Information gathering, promotional events and other activities related to the in-country role in CRS promotion of the F2F Program.
 • Accompany all volunteers to their host locations and travel to host sites as needed
 • Assist volunteer In her/his reimbursement form processing at end of volunteer assignment
 • Maintain contact with the other three F2F CRS Country Programs and Offices when developing media information, promotional events and other activities related to promotion of the F2F Program.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

 • At least three to five experience in travel coordination and customer service
 • Strong organizational skills
 • Offer high degree of professionalism
 • Maintain positive attitude while solving problems and interacting with internal and external contacts
 • The applicant should preferably be a former volunteer, intern or possess fellow management experience
 • Models stewardship
 • Builds constructive relationships
 • Possess a high degree of integrity
 • Promotes learning
 • Proven discretion with confidential issues.
 • Ability to work independently to solve problems amicably
 • Strong networking, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
 • Ability to manage priorities
 • Excellent team ethic and flexibility
 • The applicant should possess the ability to work with a diverse cast of stakeholders
 • Computer proficiency particularly Microsoft Office Suite


How to apply:
If you are Interested and meet these minimum qualifications, please submit CV, cover letter, and three work references (names and contact information only) to ReliefUgJobs@gmail.com

NB: Ugandan nationals are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent upon CRS being awarded the contract and acceptance of the candidate by the donor.

F2F County Program in Uganda is an equal opportunity organization. For more information, Please visit www.crs.org
Closing date: September 27, 2013 - 5pm.