Job Title: Senior Policy Officer
Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Management
Committee
Committee
Monthly Salary: Approximately 4,500-5,000 USD per month
About US:
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.
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.
About CRRF:
The Secretariat for the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF)
in Uganda, led by the Government of Uganda, is meant to promote a
multi-stakeholder refugee response. The Secretariat will provide technical and
analytical support to the planning, implementation, and stocktaking of the CRRF
in Uganda.
in Uganda, led by the Government of Uganda, is meant to promote a
multi-stakeholder refugee response. The Secretariat will provide technical and
analytical support to the planning, implementation, and stocktaking of the CRRF
in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Senior
Policy Officer will be tasked with the provision of on-going analytical
capacity to the CRRF Secretariat, in particular to support the Secretariat’s
analytical tasks (as outlined in its terms of reference), proposing other
necessary analytical work, and supporting the CRRF Secretariat in achieving its
overall goals and tasks, while bringing an NGO perspective into the
Secretariat’s daily work.
Policy Officer will be tasked with the provision of on-going analytical
capacity to the CRRF Secretariat, in particular to support the Secretariat’s
analytical tasks (as outlined in its terms of reference), proposing other
necessary analytical work, and supporting the CRRF Secretariat in achieving its
overall goals and tasks, while bringing an NGO perspective into the
Secretariat’s daily work.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will propose analytical work
to be done by existing structures, CRRF stakeholders, or the Secretariat,
to support the implementation of the CRRF. - Ensure the views and interests of NGOs are
brought into the daily work and considerations of the CRRF Secretariat. - Suggest ways that data can be better
captured to contribute to an improved response to refugees and their host
communities by humanitarian and development actors. - The jobholder will also propose and
support advocacy related to ensuring the full potential of refugee rights
and other areas that require further advocacy to implement the CRRF. - Propose areas where earlier engagement by
development actors could improve responses to refugees and their host
communities and propose means to encourage their engagement. - Support the review of the technical and
capacity-building support needs of line ministries, district/local
governments, and support the review of planning guidelines for districts. - Suggest guidance for programme/project
design and implementation for area-based support to refugee-hosting
districts. - Gather and analyse learning from previous
engagement with refugees, for example, skilling experience for women and
youth, and provide recommendations to stakeholders. - Support other members of the CRRF Secretariat
in the tasks of the Secretariat and its support to the CRRF Steering
Group. - Regularly consult and seek feedback and
input from both international and national NGOs to contribute to all the
tasks of the CRRF Secretariat. - Report back on a monthly basis to the NGO
community (including the INGO Refugee Group and other relevant forums) to
provide updates on progress, challenges, and suggestions of ways for NGOs
to engage and support the implementation of the CRRF. - Other tasks that may be required to support
the CRRF Secretariat and the views and concerns of NGOs.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
Council (DRC) Senior Policy Officer career placement must have at least
ten years’ experience working in the humanitarian and/or development
fields - Broad knowledge and understanding of the
New York Declaration, the CRRF, and the on-going work leading to the
Global Compact on Refugees. - Proven understanding of refugee response,
policy, and advocacy, particularly in Uganda context. - Proven analytical capacity
- Ability to take initiative, work
independently, as well as be a strong team player. - Ability to coordinate in a sensitive
manner with different stakeholders. - Excellent written and oral communication
skills in English. - Experience of working with NGOs and NGO
forums. - Previous knowledge of initiatives related
to refugee responses from which learning can be drawn. - Previous experience of working in Uganda
is desirable - Understanding of the refugee response in Uganda,
including the Settlement Transformative Agenda and ReHOPE. - Previous exposure and experience of
working with UNHCR. - Strong networks upon which to draw to
contribute to the CRRF’s implementation.
DRC’ five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence:
You focus on reaching results in a fast paced environment - Collaborating: You lead
initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging
feedback. - Taking the lead: You
take ownership and initiative while setting high standards - Communicating: You
listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and
persuasively - Demonstrating integrity:
You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
with the following documents to the web link below;
with the following documents to the web link below;
- 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 - Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
references.
Deadline: 30th
September 2017 by 5:00 PM
September 2017 by 5:00 PM
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