Project Manager Climate Change Adaptation/ Disaster Risk Reduction/ Livelihood (m/f), Soroti / Uganda

The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises.
The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects internationally on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.

GRC is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager in fields of CCA/DRR and Livelihood. The project runs for six years and has the objective to strengthen the resilience of selected communities and the Red Cross Partner National Society, the Uganda Red Cross Society in the areas of DRR, CCA, and livelihood. Main activities are therefore DRR, Construction, Agriculture, Livelihood, Water & Sanitation, Capacity Building and Networking on various levels.

Duration: Two years starting as soon as possible

Location:Soroti and 4 other districts in the Teso and Karamoja area in Uganda

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Comprehensive project management of a long-term integrated Climate Change Adaptation/Disaster Risk Reduction Project, also covering livelihood and WatSan activities, finance and administration management


• Guidance and follow up of project team on issues such as community-based DRR (CBDRR), Project Cycle Management, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments, Community Action Planning, Climate Risk Assessments, and the various livelihood components


• Liaise and maintain a close working relationship with different government departments, scientific institutions (e.g. meteorological offices and universities), NGOs and civil society on behalf of GRC, when appropriate, to ensure a smooth linkage between German RC, Uganda RC, and other organisations on DRR/CCA and livelihood related matters


• Narrative and financial reporting, both for German RC and for the donor Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

Required Skills:

• Profound working experience in the field of Climate Change Adaptation, DRR, Livelihood, and Capacity Building among communities and partners (preferably in the region)


• Experience in implementing and managing donor funded projects (BMZ experience will be an asset)


• Strong project management skills, particularly PCM and participatory methods


• Good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language differences


• Excellent networking skills


• Readiness to work in remote areas, and travel a lot


• Ability to work independently and as a team member


• Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles


• Readiness to go on assignment without partner


• Oral and written fluency in English, any additional language is of advantage


• Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural environments


• Excellent physical and mental health with the ability to complete a thorough medical screening process

GRC offers you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC as well as an expatriation allowance during your mission. Depending on the post specific situation we either provide you with an accommodation or a personal allowance to cover your accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package (health insurance for residence abroad, private accident insurance, private liability insurance, luggage insurance) GRC is as well covering a home flight withing a 12-month period of assignment and medical check-ups before and after your mission. Before your assignment you will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings prior as well as during and after your mission.