Job Details:
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark
Deadline Fri, 25 Jul 2014
Job type: Temporary
Location:
Uganda
Coordinator /Team Leader
We are looking for a qualified Coordinator/ Team Leader to lead our Refugee Assistance program in Adjumani, Uganda. You will ideally have hands on experience of managing field based muli-sectoral refugee assistance projects, both in emergency and durable solutions context.
Who are we?
Danish refugee council has been operating in Uganda since 1997. DRC’s work in Uganda are on two mandate areas - assisting displaced people, and providing durable solutions to conflict affected population.
Currently, DRC is assisting the Congolese and South Sudanese Refugees in the South West and West Nile regions, and focusses on short term emergency assistance, as well as long-term multi-sectorial assistance. DRC is also working in Karamoja sub-region of Uganda, mainly undertaking Armed Violence Reduction program along with durable livelihoods solutions.
DRC is a rights-based Organization and a member of the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP). DRC adopts a community-based approach, where beneficiaries and local authorities are included in the prioritizing, planning and implementation of activities as an important measure of rehabilitation and capacity building.
About the job
The Coordinator/ Team Leader represents the Danish Refugee Council in Adjumani and has the direct responsibility for the management, implementation and continued development of the DRC outputs and activities.
Additionally, the Coordinator/ Team Leader has financial and administrative responsibility for the project and is also responsible for the planning and implementation of adequate security precautions within the programme area to ensure the safety of all staff and assets.
The Coordinator/ Team Leader refers to the Program Manager West Nile in general policy matters, strategy development, external relations, administrative guidelines and personnel regulation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project management
• Supervise effective, efficient and timely implementation of all projects according to agreed contracts, budgets, policies and in accordance with specific donor requirements;
• Prepare project work plans in accordance with annual planning and funding cycles;
• Ensure that relevant beneficiary data is collected, compiled, analysed and distributed and that relevant assessments are conducted in the project area;
• Provide regular internal and external reports, and other relevant information on programme activities, policy matters and external relations, based on agreed formats and schedules;
• Provide input for the continued development of a sustainable strategy for DRC’s multi-sectoral assistance in Adjumani.
Administration and Personnel Management
• Supervise budgeting and project expenditures, and prepare financial reports with assistance from the Grant- and Finance Managers;
• Supervise project human resources in the field and at offices, and co-manage shared human resources with other programme. This includes further development of staff job descriptions, their training and monitoring, and recruitment;
• Implement and monitor, and where necessary revise implementation of DRC administrative guidelines and -policies, safety– and security procedures, logistics support and other tasks associated with efficient day-to-day running of the operations;
• Be responsible for organisational development for the project, including staff assessments.
External relations
• Maintain close relations with all relevant stakeholders including the donor and UN agencies, officials of the Office of the Prime Minister, district- and sub-county authorities, other donor representatives, INGOs, NGOs and CBOs;
• In consultation with the Programme Manager, ensure correct and timely narrative and financial reporting to donor(s);
• Together with the Programme Manager, identify opportunities for new projects;
• Plan and develop concept papers, budgets and project proposals;
• Ensure effective coordination and visibility to the implementation of the projects with all humanitarian and development actors and relevant stakeholders.
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
Required qualifications
• Degree in Development studies, engineering, environment studies, or related subject;
• A clear knowledge and experience of refugee assistance program with experience of coordinating shelter/infrastructure, WASH and emergency livelihooods, demonstrated report writing skills, staff, and financial management;
• At least 5 years experience of doing similar work in an NGO of which at least 3 years with an International Organisation;
Desirable qualifications
Ideally, you will also have experience of working with projects funded by bilateral and multilateral Donors. Experience of working with United Nations funded projects is desirable. Additionally, a positive attitude with ability to work in a multicultural working environment is desirable.
We offer
An interesting job in one of the best DRC programs will offer the successful applicant a 6 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. Duty Station – Adjumani, Uganda Availability - as soon as possible
This is an international position and is placed at A12 Specialist / Advisor / Project Manager – level 4.
Application process
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of age, nationality, race, gender or age.
For more information about the position, please contact Country Director, Mr Lilu Thapa, Email: lilu.thapa@drc-ddg.org;
Please note that applications are not to be sent to Mr Lilu Thapa.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. Please remember to include a letter of application and your CV.
Applications are to be sent no later than 25/07/2014.
Problems with on-line application?
Please contact job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your on-line application.
About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five 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.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.
Coordinator /Team Leader
Job posted by: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark - Mon, 14 Jul 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark
Deadline Fri, 25 Jul 2014
Job type: Temporary
Location: Uganda
Who are we?
Danish refugee council has been operating in Uganda since 1997. DRC’s work in Uganda are on two mandate areas - assisting displaced people, and providing durable solutions to conflict affected population.
Currently, DRC is assisting the Congolese and South Sudanese Refugees in the South West and West Nile regions, and focusses on short term emergency assistance, as well as long-term multi-sectorial assistance. DRC is also working in Karamoja sub-region of Uganda, mainly undertaking Armed Violence Reduction program along with durable livelihoods solutions.
DRC is a rights-based Organization and a member of the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP). DRC adopts a community-based approach, where beneficiaries and local authorities are included in the prioritizing, planning and implementation of activities as an important measure of rehabilitation and capacity building.
About the job
The Coordinator/ Team Leader represents the Danish Refugee Council in Adjumani and has the direct responsibility for the management, implementation and continued development of the DRC outputs and activities.
Additionally, the Coordinator/ Team Leader has financial and administrative responsibility for the project and is also responsible for the planning and implementation of adequate security precautions within the programme area to ensure the safety of all staff and assets.
The Coordinator/ Team Leader refers to the Program Manager West Nile in general policy matters, strategy development, external relations, administrative guidelines and personnel regulation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project management
• Supervise effective, efficient and timely implementation of all projects according to agreed contracts, budgets, policies and in accordance with specific donor requirements;
• Prepare project work plans in accordance with annual planning and funding cycles;
• Ensure that relevant beneficiary data is collected, compiled, analysed and distributed and that relevant assessments are conducted in the project area;
• Provide regular internal and external reports, and other relevant information on programme activities, policy matters and external relations, based on agreed formats and schedules;
• Provide input for the continued development of a sustainable strategy for DRC’s multi-sectoral assistance in Adjumani.
Administration and Personnel Management
• Supervise budgeting and project expenditures, and prepare financial reports with assistance from the Grant- and Finance Managers;
• Supervise project human resources in the field and at offices, and co-manage shared human resources with other programme. This includes further development of staff job descriptions, their training and monitoring, and recruitment;
• Implement and monitor, and where necessary revise implementation of DRC administrative guidelines and -policies, safety– and security procedures, logistics support and other tasks associated with efficient day-to-day running of the operations;
• Be responsible for organisational development for the project, including staff assessments.
External relations
• Maintain close relations with all relevant stakeholders including the donor and UN agencies, officials of the Office of the Prime Minister, district- and sub-county authorities, other donor representatives, INGOs, NGOs and CBOs;
• In consultation with the Programme Manager, ensure correct and timely narrative and financial reporting to donor(s);
• Together with the Programme Manager, identify opportunities for new projects;
• Plan and develop concept papers, budgets and project proposals;
• Ensure effective coordination and visibility to the implementation of the projects with all humanitarian and development actors and relevant stakeholders.
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
Required qualifications
• Degree in Development studies, engineering, environment studies, or related subject;
• A clear knowledge and experience of refugee assistance program with experience of coordinating shelter/infrastructure, WASH and emergency livelihooods, demonstrated report writing skills, staff, and financial management;
• At least 5 years experience of doing similar work in an NGO of which at least 3 years with an International Organisation;
Desirable qualifications
Ideally, you will also have experience of working with projects funded by bilateral and multilateral Donors. Experience of working with United Nations funded projects is desirable. Additionally, a positive attitude with ability to work in a multicultural working environment is desirable.
We offer
An interesting job in one of the best DRC programs will offer the successful applicant a 6 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. Duty Station – Adjumani, Uganda Availability - as soon as possible
This is an international position and is placed at A12 Specialist / Advisor / Project Manager – level 4.
Application process
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of age, nationality, race, gender or age.
For more information about the position, please contact Country Director, Mr Lilu Thapa, Email: lilu.thapa@drc-ddg.org;
Please note that applications are not to be sent to Mr Lilu Thapa.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. Please remember to include a letter of application and your CV.
Applications are to be sent no later than 25/07/2014.
Problems with on-line application?
Please contact job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your on-line application.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five 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.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.