Danish Refugee Council Project Coordinator Jobs in Uganda


Danish Refugee Council Project Coordinator Jobs in Uganda;The Project Coordinator will oversee and lead implementation of a Coca Cola Foundation‑funded project aimed at enhancing circularity in the plastic value chain, integrating marginalized waste collectors into formal systems, and creating safer, decent jobs. The role focuses on recycling plastic, empowering waste collectors, and strengthening the plastic value chain for economic advancement, working with 50% refugees and 50% host communities.

Responsibilities

Management & Coordination

  • Coordinate with Kenya team and manage field‑level activities in Uganda

  • Oversee implementation against contractual objectives, targets, and budgets

  • Ensure collaborative relationships with implementing partner Ecoplastile

  • Facilitate collaboration with government, INGOs, private sector, and community leaders

  • Represent DRC publicly at settlement and national levels

    Implementation & Technical Support

  • Organize implementation of project targets with Ecoplastile and Kenya team

  • Supervise Uganda project team and maintain updated implementation plans

  • Ensure compliance with economic recovery and protection principles

  • Provide technical assistance during training, recycling, and entrepreneurship sessions

  • Deliver timely, high‑quality reports and contributions to MEAL requirements

  • Identify delivery risks and implement corrective action plans

  • Contribute to strategic direction and programme development

    Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

  • Work with MEAL officer to monitor implementation against plans

  • Maintain communication with private sector actors and review partner reports

  • Ensure donor reports are prepared and submitted on time

  • Capture and disseminate lessons learned for knowledge sharing and advocacy

    Budget Management

  • Monitor project expenditure against budget and mitigate risks of variances

  • Liaise with Finance, Supply Chain, and HR for monthly program meetings

  • Ensure quality deliverables and compliance with
    donor rules and guidelines

    Qualifications

    Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field (required)

  • Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

    Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience leading social and economic inclusion/livelihood programming

  • At least 3 years’ experience in refugee contexts

  • Demonstrated experience integrating market and livelihoods assessments into strategies

  • Experience incorporating gender aspects into program design and implementation

  • Understanding of circular economy, climate adaptation, and mitigation measures

  • Knowledge of Uganda’s social, political, and economic context

  • Experience with VSLAs or similar savings groups

  • Proven capacity‑building experience with staff and stakeholders

  • Strong project management, donor reporting, and proposal writing skills

    Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills

  • Ability to manage competing deadlines and work across diverse teams

  • Strong innovation and problem‑solving in complex humanitarian environments

  • Familiarity with humanitarian coordination mechanisms and international standards

  • Excellent verbal and written English

    Core Competencies

  • Striving for excellence

  • Collaborating

  • Taking the lead

  • Communicating

  • Demonstrating integrity

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council Project Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

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