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• Take lead in leading the emergency response actions of DRC in Kyaka
  including proposal development, planning, resourcing and roll out and
  reporting.
• Develop steps and procedures in the planning and implementation of
  the Emergency Response in accordance with relevant agreements and policies
  and procedures and ensure that activities are in line with budget lines
  and limitations.
• Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements in Emergency
  programme based on observations and discussions with the Area Manager for
  the emergency response.
• Coordinate with both relevant internal and external actors to ensure
  an internally integrated approach to emergency response and mobilization
  of support.
• Lead the recruitment of staffing, and capacity building of staff for
  the emergency response.

• Support the Area Manager in representing DRC in Kyaka and act on his
  or her behalf as requested. This includes attending all relevant forums
  and meetings, with the objective of making positive contributions to
  coordination and sector-specific fora and strengthening DRC’s position as
  a well-informed and responsive emergency and humanitarian actor in Kyaka
  and Uganda.
• Identify and foster professional and constructive relationships with
  government authorities, specifically the OPM, and other relevant actors
  and stakeholders in Kyaka.
• When delegated by the Area Manager, assume responsibility for
  managing all day-to-day functions of the Kyaka office and staff, including
  coordination between sectors, ensuring compliance in financial procedures
  and budgeting, administration, human resources, logistics, procurement and
  security.

• Support in the design of needs assessments to inform emergency and
  humanitarian program design as well as identify risks and vulnerabilities,
  including those related to gender, age and diversity.
• Ensure that projects and associated activities are implemented in
  accordance with agreed strategies, principles, implementation plans, and
  donor requirements.
• In collaboration with the Kampala-based M&E team, ensure the
  implementation of projects complies with quality standards and are
  monitored in accordance with pre-defined objectives and indicators.
• Work with the Area Manager, Head of Support Services and Technical
  Leads, to contribute to new project development, including both narratives
  and budgets, by coordinating and compiling inputs from other technical and
  support staff.

• Support the Area Manager and Support Services Manager in the
  development of budgets and spending plans and to develop and maintain a
  budget overview of all projects and activities, and collaborate regularly
  with the Area Manager and SSM to monitor spending and ensure the timely
  utilization of all grants.
• Ensure full compliance with DRC and donor financial guidelines and
  policies.

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council Programme Manager
  job placement should hold a relevant university degree in social sciences
  or related relevant field.
• Three to five years of experience in managing budgets exceeding 1m
  USD;
• Three to five years of experience in managing a large number of
  staff (in excess of 20 persons);
• Three to five years of experience in PCM;
• Knowledge and Working experience of various donors such as EC-ECHO,
  BPRM, UNHCR;
• Previous experience with Non-Governmental Organization in
  similar/related position is an asset;
• Previous working experience in refugee response is an asset;
• Excellent command of English language.
• Good interpersonal, communication skills with proven experience in
  liaising with local authorities;
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines;
• A team player and the ability to work with limited supervision;
• Flexible, pro-active, and with the ability on follow through on
  tasks;
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in local languages would be an asset.

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