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• Take lead in leading the emergency
  response actions of DRC in West Nile including proposal development,
  planning, resourcing and roll out and reporting.
• Develop, update and activate the DRC
  Uganda Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in consultation with the Head of
  Programs.
• Develop steps and procedures in the
  planning and implementation of the Emergency Response in accordance with
  relevant agreements and policies and procedures and ensure that activities
  are in line with budget lines and limitations.
• Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and
  improvements in Emergency programme based on observations and discussions
  with the Area Manager for the emergency response. 
• Provide the CD/HoP with regular update and
  channel issues relevant to the emergency response. 
• Coordinate with both relevant internal and
  external actors to ensure an internally integrated approach to emergency
  response and mobilization of support.
• Prepare regular update/success stories on
  emergency response for publication on social media.
• Participate in relevant meetings with the
  UN, authorities, and other actors both centrally and in all field
  locations of emergency activity.
• Lead the recruitment of staffing, and
  capacity building of staff for the emergency response. 

• Support the Area Manager in representing
  DRC in West Nile and act on his or her behalf as requested. This includes
  attending all relevant forums and meetings, with the objective of making
  positive contributions to coordination and sector-specific fora and
  strengthening DRC’s position as a well-informed and responsive emergency
  and humanitarian actor in West Nile and Uganda.  
• Identify and foster professional and
  constructive relationships with government authorities, specifically the
  OPM, and other relevant actors and stakeholders throughout West Nile.
• Coordinate the attendance to technical
  forums by technical leads in West Nile. 
  

• Support the Area Manager in the
  recruitment and daily management of all West Nile staff, ensuring positive
  and collaborative working relationships in line with DRC’s Code of
  Conduct. 
• Assess staff capacity and provide or recommend
  relevant training or coaching as needed in consultation with West Nile
  technical leads. 
• In the absence of the Area Manager, assume
  responsibility for managing all day-to-day functions of the West Nile
  Regional office and staff, including coordination between sectors,
  ensuring compliance in financial procedures and budgeting, administration,
  human resources, logistics, procurement and security. 
• Liaise and coordinate closely with DRC’s
  Kampala based senior management team on behalf of the Area manager as
  requested. 
• Collaborate with the Area Manager, Field
  Office Team Leaders and Kampala based human resources team to ensure staff
  performance management processes are conducted on a regular basis. 

• Support in the design of needs assessments
  to inform emergency and humanitarian program design as well as identify
  risks and vulnerabilities, including those related to gender, age and
  diversity.   
• Ensure that projects and associated
  activities are implemented in accordance with agreed strategies,
  principles, implementation plans, and donor requirements. 
• In collaboration with the Kampala-based
  M&E team, ensure the implementation of projects complies with quality
  standards and are monitored in accordance with pre-defined objectives and
  indicators. 
• Work with the Area Manager, Head of
  Support Services and Technical Leads, to contribute to new project
  development, including both narratives and budgets, by coordinating and
  compiling inputs from other technical and support staff. 
• Contribute to the strategic direction and
  strengthening of the West Nile program through active and ongoing
  participation in and contribution to strategic planning meetings and
  development of strategic documents, including through regular analysis of
  the context and humanitarian situation. 
  
• Collaborate with field and sector staff to
  ensure the timely and quality delivery of all organizational and project
  reports, and staff contributions to organizational monitoring and
  evaluation requirements to ensure project quality, relevance and
  accountability to DRC’s beneficiary populations.  

• Support the Area Manager and Support team
  in the development of budgets and spending plans. 
• Support the Area Manager and Support Team
  to develop and maintain a budget overview of all projects and activities,
  and collaborate regularly with the Area Manager and HOSS to monitor
  spending and ensure the timely utilization of all grants. 
• Ensure full compliance with DRC and donor
  financial guidelines and policies. 

• Collaborate with the Area Manager and
  Logistics Team to develop and maintain procurement plans. 
• Collaborate with the Area Manager to
  ensure logistics and procurement processes are in place and fully compliant
  with DRC and donor policies and standards.  

• Support the Area Manager in ensuring the
  responsibility for staff safety in the area of operation. 
• Support the Area Manager in ensuring that
  all relevant information regarding safety, security and the context is
  collected, updated and shared in a regular and timely manner. 
• In the Area Manager’s absence, collaborate
  with the Kampala based Country Safety Coordinator, HOFA and Country
  Director to make decisions and manage security incidents at a local
  level.  

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
  Council (DRC) Deputy Area Manager placement must hold a post-graduate
  degree in international relations, business administration, management,
  human rights, social sciences or related field; 
• At least three to five years’ experience
  in managing budgets exceeding 1m USD; 
  
• At least three to five years’ experience
  in managing a large number of staff (in excess of 50 persons);  
• At least three to five years’ experience
  in PCM; 
• Knowledge and Working experience of
  various donors such as EC-ECHO, USAID, UNHCR, UNICEF, DANIDA, DFID; 
• Previous experience with Non-Governmental
  Organization in similar/related position is an asset; 
• Previous working experience in refugee
  response is an asset; 
• Excellent command of English
  language. 
• Good interpersonal, communication skills
  with proven experience in liaising with local authorities; 
• Ability to work under pressure and with
  tight deadlines; 
• A team player and the ability to work with
  limited supervision; 
• Flexible, pro-active, and with the ability
  on follow through on tasks; 

• Striving for
  excellence: You focus on reaching results in a fast paced
  environment
• Collaborating: You
  lead initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and
  encouraging feedback.
• Taking the
  lead: You take ownership and initiative while setting
  high standards
• Communicating: You
  listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and
  persuasively
• Demonstrating
  integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

• 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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