RRTF Assistant (Housing Verification And Monitoring Project Regional Team Leader)

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

Under the general supervision of Head of NW RRTF and the RRTF Assistant/HVM Donor Relations/Institutional Development Officer is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

The scope of work for this position is as follows:

  • Supervision and Management
  • Coordination and Liaison
  • Information Updates
  • Special Support

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision and Management

  • Management of local verification staff through the development of weekly work plans
  • Supervising the daily administartion of the regional office

Coordination and Liaison

  • Coordinating regularly with other regional team leaders throughout the verification process
  • Coordinating with the RRTFs and Project Manager to find creative solutions as obstacles to verification arise
  • Ensuring coordination and comminucation of all double occupancy cases identifed by verifiers to respective OMIs/MROs; btaining feedback on those cases
  • Supervising and coordinating the exchange of information between different teams within the regional office and between Banja Luka regional office and other regional offices
  • Coordinating with members of the International Community and relavent OHR departments
  • Developing relationships with local governments and housing offices to facilitate the verification process

Information Updates

  • Producing regular monthly reports for the project manager of HVM project
  • Managing and ensuring regular database updates for the regional office
  • Staying abreast of changing legal environment of property rights, and training the team on relevant changes and new polices
  • Attending trainings as required by Project Manager, to include training on property rights, stress management, database management and conflict resolution.

Special Support

  • Advising the HVM Project Manager on project implementation, particularly with regards to dealings with government officials and co-ordination with other regions
  • Ensuring that all empty reconstructed houses are forwarded to respective Focal Points
  • Submitting to donors

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completed University Degree or significant work experience in relevant field

  • Experience in managing a team of at least 4 persons

  • At least two years of experience in the field of refugee return, knowledge of the property laws an advantage

  • Demonstrated knowledge of office management

  • Excellent spoken and written English and strong communication skills

  • Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office software)

 

Any person with this overall professional profile who wishes to be considered for the position should submit (in English) a CV and one page cover letter with references to:

 

Administration Manager

OHR Banja Luka

Njegoseva bb, 78000 Banja Luka

Fax: +387 (0) 51 330213 E-mail: application@ohr.int

Please quote Reference No. 219/01

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

No telephone enquiries please