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Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Head of Office
About US:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent,
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in
Disaster Relief.
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in
Disaster Relief.
Job Summary: The Protection and Community Services
Coordinator will be tasked with technical planning and implementation and
participates in District level activities including supporting synergy between
and linking up local and national levels activities; managing multi-stakeholder
engagement platforms at district level including the CSOs, and any identified
stakeholders in order to maintain and further enhance the protection ideology.
The post holder may be called upon as and when necessary to support the
emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis
Coordinator will be tasked with technical planning and implementation and
participates in District level activities including supporting synergy between
and linking up local and national levels activities; managing multi-stakeholder
engagement platforms at district level including the CSOs, and any identified
stakeholders in order to maintain and further enhance the protection ideology.
The post holder may be called upon as and when necessary to support the
emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordination and Representation:
- Build relationships
with a range of key stakeholders including donors, Local Government and other
stakeholders. - Representation of DRC
and active participation in the local Protection Sector and relevant
sub-sectors/working groups. - Close co-ordination of
project implementation with partners (UN agencies and
national/international NGOs), including referrals, protection gap
analysis, advocacy. - Maintain/establish
rapport with government authorities, UN agencies, international and local
NGOs as required.
Project Development and Implementation:
- Responsible for
initiating concept papers and proposal development on the thematic areas
of protection, conflict management, child protection and GBV in
particular. Also identify protection gaps with a view to generating ideas
for future projects with strong beneficiary impact. - Take lead to develop
new thematic areas according to the analysis of the protection situation
and risks. - Responsible for the
development of detailed project implementation plans, budgets and funding
proposals at the field level under the supervision of the project Manager
and in coordination at national level with the Senior Protection Programme
Manager, and M&E Officer. - Provide technical
support, and link DRC Kyaka II programme to relevant protection standards,
protection mainstreaming and ensuring a rights-based approach to all
programming. - Ensure that a common
strategy, approach and tools are developed for all protection components
across DRC’s multi-sectoral programmes in Kyaka II/ Rhino Camp - Work in liaison with
Project Manager/Programme Managers to maximize programme output and
impact. - Coordinate planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of protection- related projects
in Kyaka II/ Rhino Camp - Make sure that
projects adhere to protection standards and principles as well as DRC
guidelines and accountability standards. - Develop and implement
advocacy strategy based on assessment of protection situation and risks. - Work in close
collaboration with the Project Manager/Head of Office prepare quality and
timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Grants Management and Reporting:
- Manage and oversee all
protection grants in Kyaka II; develop and maintain implementation and
procurement plans for all projects. - In collaboration with
the Project Manager/Head of Office prepare quality and timely monthly,
quarterly and annual reports. - Ensuring effective
implementation of M&E systems throughout the lifetime of the project. - Manage the project
budget; oversee all budget expenditures and ensure they are allowable
according to donor regulations; review monthly Budget Follow Up (BFU) and
implementation tracking tool and collaborate with the Finance department
to ensure accurate expenditures and reporting. - Actively participate
and prepare all documents in advance of the BFU and implementation
tracking meetings.
Staff Development and Management:
- Provide technical and
programmatic leadership for the protection and community services staff in
Kyaka II. - Develop staff
performance measurement and targets and appraise them based on the set
targets. - Conduct training needs
assessments of all protection-related staff and make recommendations. - Conduct periodic field
visits to support field staffs through technical back stopping and to
train duty bearers. - Uphold DRC’s code of
conduct, Values, and principles of accountability.
Logistics /Finance:
- Monitor financial commitments
and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget
follow ups. - Liaise with DRC
Administration, Logistics, and Finance Departments and the Project
Manager/Head of Office to ensure smooth operation of the field office.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate
for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Protection and Community Services
Coordinator job placement must hold a University degree in Law, social
sciences, development studies, guidance and counseling or relevant fields; - Possession of a post
graduate training in project planning and management; - At least eight years’
experience working with refugees, vulnerable communities, basic needs and
distribution programming experience, and/or advocacy programs; - Broad knowledge and
understanding of protection information management to improve protection
outcomes; - Understanding of
gender, protection and human rights; - Experience in
protection interventions in line with Refugees operation with wide
Knowledge in SASA methodology; - Previous experience of
working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations; - Good communication
skills and ability to conduct training and awareness; - Good computer skills;
- Good organizational
and management skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications including;
applications including;
- A cover letter (1
page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how
you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria - Concise and accurate
CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your
qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and
contact details of 3 relevant references.
All applications should be sent to administrator@drcuganda.org clearly
indicating position name in the subject line.
indicating position name in the subject line.
Deadline: 26th March 2018
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