The Ugandan Jobline

• Under the supervision of the Community Services officer, contribute
  in drafting concept papers and proposal development
• Identify gaps in terms of protection and community services and
  generate ideas to address them with strong impact for the beneficiaries.
• Participate in PSN profiling and ongoing risks analysis in order to
  design adequate responses.
• Ensure quality data collection, analysis and storage in line with
  the Protection Information Management principles.
• Ensure daily implementation of community sub sector activities as
  planned
• Ensure a daily monitoring of protection trend in his area of
  assignment
• Make sure that all community services projects adhere to the
  standards and or principles of the respective thematic areas as well as
  DRC guidelines and accountability standards.
• Contribute in preparation of monthly and weekly activity and
  spending plans.
• Proactively contribute to quality and timely implementation of
  community sub sector activities as planned
• Contribute in drafting weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and other
  reports.
• Spontaneously draft and share flash reports on major protection
  incidents and risks

• Develop relationships with a range of key stakeholders, Local
  Government and other stakeholders on the community services thematic areas
  at the field level in close liaison with the Protection Officer-Community
  Services.
• Representation of DRC and active participation in the local
  Community Services working groups and any other meeting as requested.
• Close co-ordination in project implementation with partners (UN
  agencies and national/international NGOs), including referrals, community
  services gap analysis, advocacy.
• Work closely with the other program components to maximize program
  output and impact.

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the community
  services case workers and community based structures within the
  operational area.
• Develop staff performance measurement and targets and appraise them
  based on the set targets.
• Conduct daily field visits to support case workers – mentoring –
  through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers.
• Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles on accountability.

• Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures for Security, Finance, Logistics,
  HR and Administration.
• Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct and principles of
  accountability.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

• Contribute to the daily quality implementation, monitoring and
  evaluation of projects and interventions.
• Identify, document and disseminate relevant project success,
  challenges and follow up on implementation of project’s action points
• Assist in participatory needs/vulnerability and capacity assessments
  of affected communities
• Participate in project evaluations and assist in the analysis of
  results.

• On request perform any other additional duties assigned by the
  supervisors in order to allow the organization to function optimally.
• Adhere to DRC’s code of conduct

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Community
  Services Assistant job opportunity should hold a University degree in
  social sciences, guidance and counselling or relevant field
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with vulnerable
  communities, basic needs and protection programming experience, and/or
  advocacy programs.
• Training in Protection Community Services.
• Experience in protection interventions in line with Refugees
  operation with PSN assistance.
• Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental
  organizations.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and
  awareness
• Computer skills.
• Good self-organization and basic management skills.
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects
  desired.
• Fluent English. Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the
  operation area is an asset.

Related Jobs