Fresher Livelihood Assistant NGO Jobs – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Job Title:         Livelihood Assistant
Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Livelihood
Officer
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.
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.
Project implementation and reporting:
  • Actively 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.
  • Provide support in the formation of Board
    of Governors of the VTC
  • Provide description of tools/equipment for
    each trade taught at the institute
  • Organize for provision of tools and raw
    materials required for training.
  • Ensure sufficient technical and
    administrative staff is available for training of learners
  • Carry out market analysis to identify
    relevant areas for training



  • Work closely with the Ministry of
    Education to ensure that qualifications achieved at the institute are
    recognized at National level.
  • 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.
  • Actively 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.
  • 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.
  • Keenly 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.
  • Perform 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 Assistant career placement must hold a Degree in
    a relevant field
  • Significant exposure and experience in a
    relevant field
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
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: 23rd August
2017 by 5:00pm

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