Danish Refugee Council Jobs in Uganda
Danish Refugee Council Deputy Area Manager Jobs in Uganda
IntroductionThe Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 30 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.
Responsibilities
Take lead in leading the emergency response actions of DRC in West Nile including proposal development, planning, resourcing and roll out and reporting.
Identify and foster professional and constructive relationships with government authorities, specifically the OPM, and other relevant actors and stakeholders throughout 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.
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.
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.
Guided by the DRC Program Handbook, continuously monitor and suggest relevant accountability initiatives in the field and strengthen efforts to document the impact of DRC’s activities in West Nile.
Qualifications
A post-graduate degree in international relations, business administration, management, human rights, social sciences or related field;
3 to 5 years’ experience in managing budgets exceeding 1m USD;
3 to 5 years’ experience in managing a large number of staff (in excess of 50 persons);
3 to 5 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;
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their resume by 10th January 2018 to:
job@drc.dk.
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