The Ugandan Jobline

• Opportunities for European citizens to
  become EU Aid Volunteers in humanitarian projects worldwide, showing
  solidarity with those who most need it,
• Professional support by trained and
  well-prepared volunteers to communities affected by disaster,
• Capacity building for local staff and
  volunteers of organisations in countries hit by disasters,
• Technical assistance for organisations
  based in Europe to strengthen their capacity to participate in the EU Aid
  Volunteers initiative.

• The Junior Volunteer  will build the capacities of the Diocese
  staff in the areas of DRR and Emergency response
• Actively contribute to the strengthening
  of the Diocese in planning and implementation of DRR activities
• Work closely with the Diocesan planning
  officer in the coordination of DRR programmes in the Diocese
• Meet regularly with Diocesan staff to
  advise on DRR strategies that may contribute to mitigating disasters in
  Uganda
• Document and disseminate disaster related
  information to the relevant stakeholders
• The volunteer shall present regular DRR
  reports to the PDR Coordinator
• Identify funding opportunities for DRR
  programmes
• Provide support the development of DRR
  grant applications and submit them to the relevant development partners

• The applicant for the DanChurchAid (DCA)
  Volunteer job opportunity should have a background in humanitarian aid and
  disaster management, development studies, and / or a related relevant
  educational background.
• Previous experience with working abroad
  within the humanitarian, development or social setting, preferably in the
  local in-country context.
• Extensive knowledge of Disaster Risk
  Reduction approaches and broader resilience building especially at
  community level is an asset.
• Knowledge of diverse methods of building
  organisational capacity in circumstances where resources are limited.
• Knowledge of Project cycle management
• Previous experience and skills in guiding,
  training and facilitation in multi-cultural group settings.
• Good analytical skills and ability to
  formulate and propose actions in a convincing way based on the gaps
  identified.
• Ability in working with development and
  humanitarian partners to support communities’ efforts towards achieving
  self-reliance, generating and building on their resources sustainably.
• Capable of coping with stressful
  situations and capable of overcoming difficulties.
• Adapts calmly and reacts constructively to
  changing situations and constraints. Is able to identify and prevent risks
  during a project.
• The candidate is able to adapt to living
  conditions where resources are very limited and the level of comfort is
  low.
• Excellent communication and writing skills
  in English are needed.

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