date: 09 Oct 2016
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 arm
ed 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 critical 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.
.
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.
GENERAL 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.
SPECIFIC TASKS
Project management
- Supervise effective, efficient and timely implementation
of all projects according to agreed contracts, budgets, policies and in
accordance with specific donor requirements - Ensure effective implementation of DRC’s multi-sectoral
emergency and longer term support to refugees in West
Nile. - Provide effective supervision to DRC’s longer term
development focused project under DAR3 in the host communities - 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; - 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
- Supervise budgeting and project expenditures with
assistance from the Grants and Finance staff and support from the HOFA
Uganda; - 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
- 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 Country Director 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
- Together with the Country Director, 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
- 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.
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 - Experience of rural infrastructure development projects
- 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 United Nations
funded projects - A positive attitude with ability to work in a
multicultural working environment is desirable.
DRC encourages all qualified
candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.
Conditions
Availability: Immediate
Duty 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.
Reporting: This position directly reports to the
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.
Contract: 1 year contract dependent on both funding
and performance. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee
Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies). This position is
graded as A15. For qualified National staff the terms of employment will be in
accordance with DRC terms for National staff
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).
APPLICATION AND CV
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.
We only accept applications sent
via our online-application form on www.drc.dk
under Vacancies.
Please forward the application
and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.dk under vacancies no later than 9th October 2016
If you have questions or are
facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk.
For general information about the
Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
