Closing
date: 20 Sep 2017
date: 20 Sep 2017
The
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an independent, non-profit organization (NGO),
founded on the basis of humanitarian principles, and human rights based
approach, to secure the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons
(IDPs), and to promoting long term solutions to the problems of forced
displacement. Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a specialized business unit within
DRC focused on the prevention and reduction of armed violence. DDG’s work in
the region spans five sectors:
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an independent, non-profit organization (NGO),
founded on the basis of humanitarian principles, and human rights based
approach, to secure the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons
(IDPs), and to promoting long term solutions to the problems of forced
displacement. Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a specialized business unit within
DRC focused on the prevention and reduction of armed violence. DDG’s work in
the region spans five sectors:
The
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) invites applications for the position as Area
Manager (AM), based in Arua, who plays a critic
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) invites applications for the position as Area
Manager (AM), based in Arua, who plays a critic
al role in the Uganda operation
under the leadership of the Country Director based in Kampala.
BACKGROUND
In
Uganda, DRC works in North, North-Western, South-Western and North-Eastern
regions in a range of emergency/development support for the refugees and
communities in need with the aim of saving lives by providing protection and
humanitarian assistance, and creating livelihoods.
Uganda, DRC works in North, North-Western, South-Western and North-Eastern
regions in a range of emergency/development support for the refugees and
communities in need with the aim of saving lives by providing protection and
humanitarian assistance, and creating livelihoods.
In
the West Nile Region, DRC is currently implementing a refugee programme for
South Sudanese and Congolese in areas of child protection with a special focus
on separated and unaccompanied minors, psychosocial support, GBV and protection
monitoring; Livelihoods focusing on skills development and employment creation;
Water and Sanitation; Environment; Shelter and infrastructure. Additionally,
DRC is implementing a longer term development assistance program in the hosting
areas.
the West Nile Region, DRC is currently implementing a refugee programme for
South Sudanese and Congolese in areas of child protection with a special focus
on separated and unaccompanied minors, psychosocial support, GBV and protection
monitoring; Livelihoods focusing on skills development and employment creation;
Water and Sanitation; Environment; Shelter and infrastructure. Additionally,
DRC is implementing a longer term development assistance program in the hosting
areas.
GENERAL
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
Under
the overall guidance of the Country Director, and the Management Team in the
Country Office, the AM is to ensure quality implementation of diverse projects
(emergency and long term refugee assistance projects as well development
oriented project to support host communities), ensure compliance to financial
and administrative procedures for the project, and responsible for the planning
and implementation of adequate security precautions within the programme area
to ensure the safety of all staff and assets.
the overall guidance of the Country Director, and the Management Team in the
Country Office, the AM is to ensure quality implementation of diverse projects
(emergency and long term refugee assistance projects as well development
oriented project to support host communities), ensure compliance to financial
and administrative procedures for the project, and responsible for the planning
and implementation of adequate security precautions within the programme area
to ensure the safety of all staff and assets.
SPECIFIC
TASKS
TASKS
Project
management
management
- Supervise
effective, efficient and timely implementation of all projects according
to agreed contracts, budgets, policies and in accordance with specific
donor requirements - Provide
clear and coherent guidance to DRC’s multi-sectoral emergency and longer
term support to refugees in West Nile. - Prepare
project work plans in accordance with annual planning and funding cycles
with support from the technical coordinators and the Head of Programs; - 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; - Assist
in implementation of DRC’s M&E plans for the projects - Together
with the Head of Programs, identify opportunities for new projects; - Assist
the Head of Program to plan and develop concept papers, budgets and
project proposals;
Administration
and Personnel Management
and Personnel Management
- Supervise
budgeting and project expenditures with assistance from Head of Support
Services; - Supervise
human resources in the West Nile program. 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 program, including
staff assessments.
External
relations
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; - Participate
in the relevant sector coordination meetings in the field and ensure DRC’s
inputs to development of assistance modalities that adheres to
humanitarian principles and other international frameworks that DRC has
subscribed to. - In
consultation with the Head of Programs and Head of Finance and
Administration, ensure correct and timely narrative and financial
reporting to donor(s); - Ensure
effective coordination and visibility to the implementation of the
projects with all humanitarian and development actors and relevant
stakeholders.
Program
development and strategy
development and strategy
- Together
with the Country Director and Head of Programs, identify opportunities for
new projects; - Lead
assessments for emergency or longer term programming in existing or new
project locations - lead
the planning and development of concept papers, budgets and project
proposals with appropriate levels of support from country team; - Ensure
effective coordination and visibility of the implementation of the
projects with all humanitarian and development actors and relevant
stakeholders.
Safety
and security
and security
- Responsible
for safety and security of DRC staff and assets in the country and member
of the country’s incident management team (IMT). - Ensure
required security measures are adhered to by all staff, including upkeep
of minimum operating safety standards and the security and evacuation
plans.
ABOUT
YOU
YOU
All
employees should master DRC’ five core competencies:
employees should master DRC’ five core competencies:
i.
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results in a fast paced
environment
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results in a fast paced
environment
ii.
Collaborating: You lead initiatives and processes by involving relevant
parties and encouraging feedback.
Collaborating: You lead initiatives and processes by involving relevant
parties and encouraging feedback.
iii.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while setting high
standards
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while setting high
standards
iv.
Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you
communicate concisely and persuasively
Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you
communicate concisely and persuasively
v. Demonstrating
integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Masters’
Degree in Development studies, International relations, environment
studies, or related subject with experience of protection of displaced
persons - A
clear knowledge and experience of refugee assistance program with
experience of coordinating shelter/infrastructure, WASH and emergency
livelihoods - Demonstrated
report writing skills, staff, and financial management; - At
least 5 years of experience of doing similar work in an NGO of which at
least 2 years should be working as an In-charge of field offices.
Preferable:
- Experience
of working with projects funded by bilateral and multilateral Donors and
experience of working with UNHCR and other UN Agencies funded projects - A
positive attitude with ability to understand and work in a multicultural
working environment is desirable.
COMMITMENTS
DRC
has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global
accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the
achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html
has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global
accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the
achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html
CONDITIONS
Availability: Immediately
Duty
station:
Arua, Uganda with frequent travel to the field sites within West Nile and
Uganda.
station:
Arua, Uganda with frequent travel to the field sites within West Nile and
Uganda.
Duration: One year with
possibility of extension, subject to funding.
possibility of extension, subject to funding.
Reporting: Country Director
based in Kampala in general policy matters, strategy development, external
relations, administrative guidelines and personnel regulation. The senior staff
based in Arua, Nebbi, Zombo, Koboko and Yumbe report to the AM – this includes
both program staff and support staff.
based in Kampala in general policy matters, strategy development, external
relations, administrative guidelines and personnel regulation. The senior staff
based in Arua, Nebbi, Zombo, Koboko and Yumbe report to the AM – this includes
both program staff and support staff.
Contract: Level A12. This is a
Non Family Duty post. Salary, benefits and other conditions are offered in
accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under
Vacancies. For national staff, DRC offers competitive salaries and benefits
based on the national staff salary scale.
Non Family Duty post. Salary, benefits and other conditions are offered in
accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under
Vacancies. For national staff, DRC offers competitive salaries and benefits
based on the national staff salary scale.
HOW
TO APPLY:
TO APPLY:
Interested
candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to
submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are
suited for the post.
candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to
submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are
suited for the post.
We
only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under
Vacancies. Applications close on 20th September 2017
only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under
Vacancies. Applications close on 20th September 2017
If
you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process,
please contact job@drc.dk.
you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process,
please contact job@drc.dk.
For
further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our
website www.drc.dk
further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our
website www.drc.dk