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Project Coordinator European Union EUTF Program Careers – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
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 EUTF Program:
DRC is presently leading a Consortium of 4 NGOs (DRC, ZOA, Save the
Children, and CEFORD) which has been selected to implement a program in
Northern Uganda to support the self-reliance, resilience and social stability
of displacement-affected communities, South Sudanese refugees and their host
communities. The NGO Consortium is implementing a 4-year program with funding
from the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa to respond to refugee
settlements in Northern Uganda. The program is called Support Program for
Refugee Settlements and Host Communities in Northern Uganda (SPRS-NU).
Children, and CEFORD) which has been selected to implement a program in
Northern Uganda to support the self-reliance, resilience and social stability
of displacement-affected communities, South Sudanese refugees and their host
communities. The NGO Consortium is implementing a 4-year program with funding
from the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa to respond to refugee
settlements in Northern Uganda. The program is called Support Program for
Refugee Settlements and Host Communities in Northern Uganda (SPRS-NU).
Job Summary: The Project
Coordinator will be responsible for the direct field implementation of all
DRC’s EUTF intervention projects in Yumbe, Adjumani and Kiryandongo Districts.
Furthermore, s/he has financial and administrative responsibility and is also
responsible for the planning and implementation of adequate security
precautions in line with DRC procedures to ensure the safety of all EUTF staff
and assets. S/he directly supervises senior staff (Livelihoods Officers and
Conflict Management Officers) working in the project field locations. The
incumbent will be based in Yumbe but will be roving in order to oversee the
work of team members stationed in implementation field locations of Adjumani
(30%), Yumbe (50%) and Kiryandongo (20%) although time allocations are
indicative and adjustable..
Coordinator will be responsible for the direct field implementation of all
DRC’s EUTF intervention projects in Yumbe, Adjumani and Kiryandongo Districts.
Furthermore, s/he has financial and administrative responsibility and is also
responsible for the planning and implementation of adequate security
precautions in line with DRC procedures to ensure the safety of all EUTF staff
and assets. S/he directly supervises senior staff (Livelihoods Officers and
Conflict Management Officers) working in the project field locations. The
incumbent will be based in Yumbe but will be roving in order to oversee the
work of team members stationed in implementation field locations of Adjumani
(30%), Yumbe (50%) and Kiryandongo (20%) although time allocations are
indicative and adjustable..
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Manage the implementation of all DRC’s
EUTF interventions/projects in Yumbe, Adjumani and Kiryandongo in accordance
with the project design. - Working closely with field staff, ensure
that vulnerable groups (especially women and youths) are actively involved
in the project implementation including in group discussions and
decision-making processes; - Mentor and supervise EUTF field staff for
proper and timely implementation of all projects according to agreed
policies and donor requirements; - Prepare annual/project action plans for
the project in accordance with annual planning cycle; - Send regular internal reports and other
relevant information on general policy matters and programme activities to
the EUTF Project Manager in Adjumani, based on agreed formats and
schedules - Ensure donor requirements are met
including production of reports in formats agreed with the donors and
partners. - Ensure that a sound documentation
including relevant beneficiary database is developed, maintained and
updated and also, ensure that relevant assessments are conducted in the
project area. - Ensure that a sound feedback system is in
place in the project area so that beneficiaries have easy access to DRC
and that the Do-No-Harm principle to persons of concern/ beneficiaries at
the point of delivery is upheld.
Implementation and Planning:
- Work in liaison with Project Manager, Team
leaders in all operational districts to update and develop technical
guidelines for the implementation of the EUTF Project activities - Working closely with field staff, ensure
that vulnerable groups (especially women and youths) are actively involved
in the project implementation including in group discussions and
decision-making processes; - Mentor and supervise EUTF Project Officers
and assistants, including preparation of Monthly, Quarterly and yearly
work plans and related budget, and ensure timely implementation of
activities in close consultation with the project manager. - Initiate the development of long-term
partnerships with the private sector or potential marketing companies at
both district and regional levels to ensure timely market access for
livelihood products from successful farmers, bulk and block groups - Act as the main implementation contact for
DRC’s EUTF field operations and work closely with relevant stakeholders
(government, district, other NGOs etc) to ensure high quality standards in
activity delivery. - Ensure update-to-date records
(disaggregated by gender/age/diversity) are collected and maintained for
all beneficiaries of the EUTF grant assistance. - Ensure that Project Officers implement
project activities within the provisions and in line with good Budget
management and accountability procedures - Support officers in ensuring activities
implementation is done in compliance with DRC/DDG quality procedures - Ensure that implementation of activities
Do-No-Harm to persons of concern/ beneficiaries at the point of delivery; - Closely monitor the implementation of EUTF
activities to timely identify any problems that may affect the achievement
of intended outputs and results; by pragmatically and constructively dealing
with them or seeking timely support - Work in close coordination with the
Logistics department in Adjumani, Yumbe, Arua and Kampala support the
timely procurement of project materials - Organize meetings for project information
sharing. - Oversee the preparation of relevant
manuals/tool kits and training curriculums that can be used in training
beneficiaries
Communication/Reporting:
- Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly
reports for the project. - Support the officers and field assistants
in the timely preparation of all reports (monthly and quarterly);
summarize and compile the reports for submission to the Project Manager. - Actively contribute to project planning,
development of proposals and lessons learned processes. - Manage the identification of beneficiaries
needs using both technical skills and local knowledge. - Engage and build strong and better
relations with all community and settlement leaders (including Refugee
Welfare Committee), local government structures and line ministries
including OPM staffs for the enhancement of DRC/DDG overall program
objectives.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
- Manage all project data collection
exercises including conducting of assessments and surveys (e.g. baseline
surveys, yield assessment, do-no-harm surveys etc.) in close coordination
with the Project MEAL Assistant and the EUTF MEAL Coordinator. - Ensure update-to-date records
(disaggregated by gender/age/diversity) are maintained for all
beneficiaries of the EUTF grant assistance. - Work closely with M&E unit to identify,
document and disseminate relevant project successes, challenges and follow
up on implementation of project’s action points - Support the undertaking of detailed
situational analysis in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
(especially the PoC) and propose appropriate project implementation
approaches - Supervise the implementation of all
participatory needs/vulnerability and capacity assessments of affected
communities and PoCs - Participate in project evaluations and
assist in the analysis of results. - Initiate the operationalization of
beneficiary feedback and accountability processes.
Financial, Administration, Logistics:
- Coordinate with the Finance and
Procurement Officers to ensure proper management of the project resources
including assets and ensure timely expenditure control. - Actively participate in monthly Budget
Follow up review meetings and ensure all Project activities status are
updated and submitted to Project Manager/designate - Responsible for ensuring DRC financial
procedures, guidelines and corruption control is maintained in the field
offices. - Responsible for ensuring adherence to
correct procurement and logistical procedures in the EUTF field offices.
HR Management:
- Directly responsible supervises EUTF
Livelihoods Officers and Conflict Management Officers working under the
EUTF program in field location offices. - Responsible for recruitment planning and
leading recruitment of required field staff in consultation with the EUTF
Project Manager and HR department. - Carry out staff development including
target setting, performance appraisal, and early identification and timely
addressing of HR issues in the field offices. - Provide capacity building to the EUTF
Officers and Assistants on relevant topics including social mobilization,
participatory planning and prioritization, activity budget monitoring
vis-à-vis implementation, vulnerability assessment and targeting, relevant
approaches to IGA implementation, and sub-project monitoring and
reporting.
Relations:
- Coordination: Build and maintain
close and good relations with all relevant stakeholders including EUTF
Consortium partners, UNCHR, WFP and other relevant UN organizations, OPM,
local authorities, line ministries, donors, other NGOs, CBOs and other DRC
partners; - Transparency: Ensure required
reports and information is shared with the direct project stakeholders in
a timely and adequate manner; - Reporting:
Through the EUTF Project Manager, ensure timely narrative and financial
reporting to donors; - Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures for
Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration. - Uphold DRC’s international code of
conduct. - Any other duties as assigned by the
supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
Council (DRC) Project Coordinator career opportunity must hold a Higher
Degree in a relevant Field of study (Agriculture, Peace Building and
Business Administration will be an added advantage). - At least five years’ experience in a management/supervision
roles in NGO/Humanitarian/development work. - Technical skills in Project Planning and
Management and Agri-business. - Good management and presentation skills
- Show commitment to accountable practices.
- Working knowledge and demonstrated
experience working in challenging environments. - Demonstrated ability to manage varied
workloads and deal constructively with stress - Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet
deadlines and work with limited supervision - Proactive, stable and robust character and
a good team player. - Excellent communication skills, calm and a
good sense of humour. - Excellent interpersonal skills and
demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations. - Demonstrated staff management and skills
transfer abilities. - Possession of a valid motor riding permit.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications with the following documents to the E-mail address below;
applications with the following documents to the E-mail address 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.
E-mail your cover letter, updated CV and academic credentials to: administrator@drcuganda.org
Deadline: 15th September 2017 by
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
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