12 December 2014

DRC Non-profit Jobs - Project Manager - Rhino Camp West Nile at Danish Refugee Council


Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (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.In the North-Western Regions, DRC is currently implementing a refugee programme for South Sudanese and Congolese with a new protection in emergency component which comprises: child protection with a special focus on separated and un accompanied minors, psychosocial support, GBV and protection monitoring. A conflict management thematic area - within the overall protection framework - is also being developed. DRC’s programme in West Nile aims at building up the capacities for protection in host communities and strengthening durable solutions for the refugee population. Job Summary: The Project Manager oversees all multi-sectorial assistance in Rhino Camp Settlement. Furthermore, s/he has financial and administrative responsibility for the project and is also responsible for the planning and implementation of adequate security precautions in the project area to ensure the safety of all staff and assets and the direct supervisor of senior staff working within the project. S/he will report to Program Manager West Nile on both program and support related issues.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Manage the implementation of multi-sectorial project in Rhino Camp settlement.Supervise a proper and timely implementation of all projects according to agreed policies and donor requirements.Prepare annual/project action plans for the project in accordance with annual planning cycle.Produce regular internal reports and other relevant information on general policy matters and programme activities to the DRC Country Director in Kampala, based on agreed formats and schedules.Ensure donor requirements are met including production of reports in formats agreed with the donors and partners.Ensure that a sound documentation including relevant beneficiary data is collected and that relevant assessments are conducted in the project area.Ensure that a sound feedback system is in place in the project area so that beneficiaries have easy access to DRC.2. Administration and Personnel Management: Responsible for financial budgeting and expenditure management, staff management (including development of TORs for project staff), continued revision and implementation of sound administrative guidelines and personnel policies, security precautions, logistics and all other tasks pertaining to the efficient day-to-day running of the project.Mentor and supervise national staff and take action in terms of recruitment, promotions and dismissal as required.Be responsible for organisational development of the DRC’s refugee operation in Arua, including staff assessment as well as formulation and implementation of human resource development activities.Manage the staff under livelihood project, mentor and assist in continual development of the staff.3. Coordination: Maintain close and good relations with all relevant stakeholders including the UNCHR, WFP and other relevant UN organisations, OPM, local authorities, line ministries, donors, NGOs, CBOs and other partners.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council’s Project Manager job vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Development Studies, International relations, refugee studies, human rights, social sciences or related fieldAt least five years professional work experience in managing similar multi-sectorial refugee assistance program including protection and community services, community mobilization, with INGOs or UN, including operational IDP or refugee protection.Excellent track record of providing trainings and workshops on different protection areas: CP, GBV, international law.Excellent analytical, strategic and communication skillsStrong Computer literacy and Report writing skills.Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with the other team members and other stakeholdersAbility to work under pressure, culturally sensitive, and ability to work with minimal supervision All qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications that should be in English and include the following:A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, work experience, name and contact details of three relevant references.The complete documents can be uploaded online at the web link belowNB: If you have problems uploading your application, please contact job@drc.dk.For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

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