Job Title: MMC Project Specialist
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
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.
About MMC.
Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, information, research and analysis on mixed migration. Through the provision of credible evidence and expertise on mixed migration, MMC aims to support agencies, policy makers and practitioners to make well-informed decisions, to positively impact global and regional migration policies, to contribute to protection and assistance responses for people on the move and to stimulate forward thinking in the sector responding to mixed migration. MMC’s overarching focus is on human rights, protection and assistance.
MMC is part of and governed by Danish Refugee Council. While its institutional link to DRC ensures MMC’s work is grounded in operational reality, it acts as an independent source of data, research, analysis and policy development on mixed migration for policy makers, and practitioners.
Job Summary: The Project Specialist will work closely with the Data and Research Manager to ensure the successful execution of multiple quantitative research projects, from inception to completion. This will include contributing to the project design to align activities with 4Mi goals, tracking project expenditure, working closely with country offices to close out all projects, compiling donor reports and supporting in dissemination of project deliverables. Additionally, the Project Specialist will provide technical oversight to the 4Mi Officer to ensure SOPs for enumerator supervision are upheld and there is smooth progress in data collection activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Project coordination
- Contribute to project design to ensure feasibility of proposed quantitative research
- Create enumerator supervision and tracking tools to maintain high quality standards in field activities
- Provide oversight during enumerator training and ensure training guides are updated, comprehensive and of high quality
- Prepare detailed narrative reports for donors, summarizing project activities and outcomes
- Monitor data collection expenditures, ensuring they align with the budget and are accurately reflected in financial reports
- Research
- Complete data analysis and compile research outputs, including infographics
- Contribute to the design of qualitative and quantitative questionnaires, supervise fieldwork and contribute to data analysis and findings
- Support in dissemination of findings through MMC presentations within DRC and other external engagement
- Stay up-to-date on the latest mixed migration developments in the region to enhance research relevance and impact
Country-level coordination
- Foster strong relationships with DRC colleagues in data collection locations by conducting kick-off meetings and overseeing the contracting and payment processes for enumerators
- Supervise MMC partners and consultants in conducting data collection activities in locations DRC has no/limited presence
- Design tools to gather feedback from enumerators and DRC staff in the field and ensure it is integrated into project activities such as data analysis and future project designs
- Develop and recommend tailored solutions to address challenges encountered during project implementation
Team coordination
- Offer ongoing technical support to the 4Mi Program Officer (PO) to ensure the smooth recruitment, training, and daily monitoring of enumerators.
- Oversee the 4Mi PO’s workload, ensuring tasks are balanced and aligned with project timelines and priorities.
- Facilitate communication among team members, making sure that everyone understands their roles, tasks, and deadlines
Others
- When needed represent MMC at coordination meetings with DRC teams or humanitarian partners
- Any additional tasks in support of the 4Mi project
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Experience and technical competencies:
- At least 5-year experience in data collection, conducting surveys or other research activities;
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mixed migration issues in the region;
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive and to take lead whenever required;
- Outstanding communication skills with enumerators of various nationalities and language groups
- Proficiency in IT systems, including android-based applications;
- Outstanding organizational skills;
- Excellent ability to work under minimal supervision and strong problem-solving skills;
- Enthusiastic about learning, excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Sensitivity to issues affecting refugees and migrants in the region.
- Knowledge of standard best practices related to procurement and code of conduct in an INGO setting
Education:
- Preferably Master’s degree in a relevant field, including but not limited to research methods, international development, migration studies or business administration.
- Languages:
- Written and verbal fluency in English;
- Verbal fluency in Swahili, Arabic or French (desired)
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 8th September 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60