Job Title: Community Service Assistant -Resettlement
Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Child Protection
Officer
Officer
About DRC:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian
organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36
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.
organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36
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.
Job Summary: The Community
Service Assistant – Resettlement will be mainly responsible for the operational
implementation of all Community Service/ Resettlement activities in the
assigned DRC-DDG target areas in accordance with the DRC Program Handbook. He/
She is responsible for complying with donor and internal DRC reporting and
accountability policies and procedures. The incumbent also supports the
protection sector in quality implementation of activities.
Service Assistant – Resettlement will be mainly responsible for the operational
implementation of all Community Service/ Resettlement activities in the
assigned DRC-DDG target areas in accordance with the DRC Program Handbook. He/
She is responsible for complying with donor and internal DRC reporting and
accountability policies and procedures. The incumbent also supports the
protection sector in quality implementation of activities.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Tasked with tracing applicants for
resettlement interviews - Arranging logistical support (meals,
accommodation and transport) during circuit rides and country missions. - In charge of the coordination (logistic
support) with IOM for MAF, exit departures and any other activities under
IOM. - Offer timely support for refugees from
Rwamwanja under resettlement considerations, including meals, transport,
accommodations. - Escorting applicants to different
interview venues. - Ensuring refugees get permission to travel
for interviews from OPM in case they are moving in large numbers. - Ensuring accountability of funds after
every circuit ride. - Responsible for interpreters in Kyaka,
including selection (in consultation with UNHCR), contract issues and
training. Preparation of monthly interpreters’ payments. - Provide any other support to youth, PSNs,
community mobilization for the community services unit. - Preparing weekly, monthly and any other
reports on resettlement and any other activities undertaken and submitting
them to the Community services officer and the resettlement focal person
UNHCR as may be required. - Work closely UNHCR resettlement team to
ensure smooth running of the resettlement activities in the field. - Steer the community mobilization and
conduct community meetings. - Conduct needs assessment of counselled
cases referred from IOM/UNHCR and collaborate with other stakeholders to
ensure that their needs are met. - Perform any other duties assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
Council (DRC) Community Service Assistant – Resettlement job placement
must hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Development studies, Social
Sciences and Social Work/Administration, Education, etc. - The incumbent should also have related
experience in a busy organization, preferably in an NGO setting
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send
their applications including;
their applications including;
- 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 please indicate your salary
expectations - Updated and detailed CV (maximum 3 pages)
which should include information about your qualifications, relevant
training courses, work experience, and name and contact details of three
relevant references.
The complete application package should be sent to:
[email protected]. The subject line of should read “Community Service
Assistant/Settlement.”
[email protected]. The subject line of should read “Community Service
Assistant/Settlement.”
Deadline: 19th April 2017
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