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• Manage the implementation of all DRC’s
  EUTF interventions/projects in Yumbe, Adjumani and Kiryandongo in accordance
  with the project design.
• Working closely with field staff, ensure
  that vulnerable groups (especially women and youths) are actively involved
  in the project implementation including in group discussions and
  decision-making processes;
• Mentor and supervise EUTF field staff for
  proper and timely implementation of all projects according to agreed
  policies and donor requirements;
• Prepare annual/project action plans for
  the project in accordance with annual planning cycle;
• Send regular internal reports and other
  relevant information on general policy matters and programme activities to
  the EUTF Project Manager in Adjumani, based on agreed formats and
  schedules
• Ensure donor requirements are met
  including production of reports in formats agreed with the donors and
  partners.
• Ensure that a sound documentation
  including relevant beneficiary database is developed, maintained and
  updated and also, ensure that relevant assessments are conducted in the
  project area.
• Ensure that a sound feedback system is in
  place in the project area so that beneficiaries have easy access to DRC
  and that the Do-No-Harm principle to persons of concern/ beneficiaries at
  the point of delivery is upheld.

• Work in liaison with Project Manager, Team
  leaders in all operational districts to update and develop technical
  guidelines for the implementation of the EUTF Project activities
• Working closely with field staff, ensure
  that vulnerable groups (especially women and youths) are actively involved
  in the project implementation including in group discussions and
  decision-making processes;
• Mentor and supervise EUTF Project Officers
  and assistants, including preparation of Monthly, Quarterly and yearly
  work plans and related budget, and ensure timely implementation of
  activities in close consultation with the project manager.
• Initiate the development of long-term
  partnerships with the private sector or potential marketing companies at
  both district and regional levels to ensure timely market access for
  livelihood products from successful farmers, bulk and block groups
• Act as the main implementation contact for
  DRC’s EUTF field operations and work closely with relevant stakeholders
  (government, district, other NGOs etc) to ensure high quality standards in
  activity delivery.
• Ensure update-to-date records
  (disaggregated by gender/age/diversity) are collected and maintained for
  all beneficiaries of the EUTF grant assistance.
• Ensure that Project Officers implement
  project activities within the provisions and in line with good Budget
  management and accountability procedures
• Support officers in ensuring activities
  implementation is done in compliance with DRC/DDG quality procedures
• Ensure that implementation of activities
  Do-No-Harm to persons of concern/ beneficiaries at the point of delivery;
• Closely monitor the implementation of EUTF
  activities to timely identify any problems that may affect the achievement
  of intended outputs and results; by pragmatically and constructively dealing
  with them or seeking timely support
• Work in close coordination with the
  Logistics department in Adjumani, Yumbe, Arua and Kampala support the
  timely procurement of project materials
• Organize meetings for project information
  sharing.
• Oversee the preparation of relevant
  manuals/tool kits and training curriculums that can be used in training
  beneficiaries

• Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly
  reports for the project.
• Support the officers and field assistants
  in the timely preparation of all reports (monthly and quarterly);
  summarize and compile the reports for submission to the Project Manager.
• Actively contribute to project planning,
  development of proposals and lessons learned processes.
• Manage the identification of beneficiaries
  needs using both technical skills and local knowledge.
• Engage and build strong and better
  relations with all community and settlement leaders (including Refugee
  Welfare Committee), local government structures and line ministries
  including OPM staffs for the enhancement of DRC/DDG overall program
  objectives.

• Manage all project data collection
  exercises including conducting of assessments and surveys (e.g. baseline
  surveys, yield assessment, do-no-harm surveys etc.) in close coordination
  with the Project MEAL Assistant and the EUTF MEAL Coordinator.
• Ensure update-to-date records
  (disaggregated by gender/age/diversity) are maintained for all
  beneficiaries of the EUTF grant assistance.
• Work closely with M&E unit to identify,
  document and disseminate relevant project successes, challenges and follow
  up on implementation of project’s action points
• Support the undertaking of detailed
  situational analysis in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
  (especially the PoC) and propose appropriate project implementation
  approaches
• Supervise the implementation of all
  participatory needs/vulnerability and capacity assessments of affected
  communities and PoCs
• Participate in project evaluations and
  assist in the analysis of results.
• Initiate the operationalization of
  beneficiary feedback and accountability processes.

• Coordinate with the Finance and
  Procurement Officers to ensure proper management of the project resources
  including assets and ensure timely expenditure control.
• Actively participate in monthly Budget
  Follow up review meetings and ensure all Project activities status are
  updated and submitted to Project Manager/designate
• Responsible for ensuring DRC financial
  procedures, guidelines and corruption control is maintained in the field
  offices.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to
  correct procurement and logistical procedures in the EUTF field offices.

• Directly responsible supervises EUTF
  Livelihoods Officers and Conflict Management Officers working under the
  EUTF program in field location offices.
• Responsible for recruitment planning and
  leading recruitment of required field staff in consultation with the EUTF
  Project Manager and HR department.
• Carry out staff development including
  target setting, performance appraisal, and early identification and timely
  addressing of HR issues in the field offices.
• Provide capacity building to the EUTF
  Officers and Assistants on relevant topics including social mobilization,
  participatory planning and prioritization, activity budget monitoring
  vis-à-vis implementation, vulnerability assessment and targeting, relevant
  approaches to IGA implementation, and sub-project monitoring and
  reporting.

• Coordination: Build and maintain
  close and good relations with all relevant stakeholders including EUTF
  Consortium partners, UNCHR, WFP and other relevant UN organizations, OPM,
  local authorities, line ministries, donors, other NGOs, CBOs and other DRC
  partners;
• Transparency: Ensure required
  reports and information is shared with the direct project stakeholders in
  a timely and adequate manner;
• Reporting:
  Through the EUTF Project Manager, ensure timely narrative and financial
  reporting to donors;
• Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures for
  Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration.
• Uphold DRC’s international code of
  conduct.
• Any other duties as assigned by the
  supervisor.

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
  Council (DRC) Project Coordinator career opportunity must hold a Higher
  Degree in a relevant Field of study (Agriculture, Peace Building and
  Business Administration will be an added advantage).
• At least five years’ experience in a management/supervision
  roles in NGO/Humanitarian/development work.
• Technical skills in Project Planning and
  Management and Agri-business.
• Good management and presentation skills
• Show commitment to accountable practices.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated
  experience working in challenging environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage varied
  workloads and deal constructively with stress
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet
  deadlines and work with limited supervision
• Proactive, stable and robust character and
  a good team player.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a
  good sense of humour.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and
  demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations.
• Demonstrated staff management and skills
  transfer abilities.
• Possession of a valid motor riding permit.

• 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.

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