Job Title: Livelihood and Gender Assistant
Organisation: Danish
Refugee Council (DRC)
Refugee Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
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.
(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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordination / Representation: Develop relationship with a
range of stakeholders in Local Governments, Private Sector and CSOs in order to
facilitate the development of economic opportunities and increased incomes for
the targeted beneficiaries.
range of stakeholders in Local Governments, Private Sector and CSOs in order to
facilitate the development of economic opportunities and increased incomes for
the targeted beneficiaries.
Project Implementation and Reporting:
- Contribute in the development of Project
Plans/Budgets and Livelihood funding proposals. - Promote Environment and Gender-Sensitive
Livelihoods programming. - Ensure efficient and Effective program
implementation. - Assist in meetings and trainings with
stake holders and target groups within the settlement. - Regular data collection and monitoring and
evaluation of program activities as directed by the Livelihood Officer. - Implementation of livelihood activities
for PSN’s and other needs identification exercise and follow up. - Contribute to the central objective of
Achieving the key Project Objective of enhancing Self-Reliance. - Participate in the Program operational and
long term planning. - Participate in Farmers capacity building
trainings. - Mobilization of Farmer groups,
- Link farmers with potential market
opportunities. - Organizing farmers’ field days/exchange
visits. - Setting technical demonstration plots
(TDS) for farmers. - Manages the day-to-day livelihood
activities, including activity finances while bearing in mind DRC’s/Donor
financial regulations. - With support from his/her Supervisor, draw
work plans/Budgets. - Monitor and document DRC’s livelihood
activities.
Staff development and management:
- Manage field based staff, volunteers, and
community participants. - Uphold DRC’s international code of
conduct. - Any other duty as may be assigned from
time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Livelihood and
Gender Assistant job placement
must hold a Bachelor’s Degree - Two
years of experience working with community development and
livelihoods, preferably in a refugee setting - Ability to speak local languages
- Proven experience managing community
dialogues and working directly with beneficiaries
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their applications including;
interested candidates should send 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 - 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.
All applications should be sent
to [email protected] clearly indicating position name in the subject
line.
to [email protected] clearly indicating position name in the subject
line.
Deadline: 28th January 2018 by 5:00pm
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