Danish Refugee Council NGO Risk and Compliance Specialist Jobs in Kampala Uganda
Danish Refugee Council NGO Risk and Compliance Specialist Jobs in Kampala Uganda
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future.
We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle.
In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions.
We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers.
Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
Job title:
Protection Officer-Life Skills
Reporting to:
Team Leader- Protection/Project Coordinator/Team Leader –Livelihoods
Technical line manager:
Protection Coordinator
Direct reports:
Livelihoods Assistants, Extension Workers
Overall purpose of the role:
Working under the UNICEF adolescent project and the direct supervision of the Protection team leader, the incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and reporting of the project in line with DRC goals and values in Maaji II and Maaji III refugee settlements in Adjumani district.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for design, coordination, implementation and contribution to the effective implementation of the adolescent project by working closely with the beneficiaries, local authorities and partners working in the area.
Responsible for selection of eligible and vulnerable adolescents to benefit from the project
Support the mentorship approach embedded in the project design.
Responsible for building self-esteem and confidence among adolescents
Facilitate development of self-management skills among adolescents
Building the capacity of adolescent to communicate effectively
Facilitate adolescent to Identify and pursue opportunities for economic empowerment.
Sensitizing adolescents on self-reliance, ownership and sustainable development.
Facilitate adolescents to know their human rights and responsibilities
Promoting sexual reproductive health among adolescent.
Developing strategies for participatory development of activities to meet the needs of the refugee adolescents.
Prepare a detailed monthly action plan and share with your supervisor for final review and approval. Clearly identify the specific problems to be addressed by the action and the perceived needs and constraints of the target groups and particularly how the action will provide the desired solutions.
Ensure timely field assessment/monitoring visits are conducted
on project activities to ascertain the progress, challenges and propose solutions to the same.
Engage adolescents within the settlement on development programs, through FGDs, Peer to Peer Sessions.
Maintain close contacts with local authorities and RWCs in the refugee settlement; provide capacity building, meetings to improve community-based protection in the settlement.
Monitor the impact of livelihood and protection activities against the indicators set in the logical frame work of the project.
Write monthly, quarterly and annual narrative reports and appendices on all activities as required by Danish Refugee Council Uganda and Donors.
Organize project review meetings in the respective location
Support in budget monitoring
Develop work plans, budget proposals for the protection sector.
Attend to any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Experience and technical competencies:
Working experience of 2 years in Protection (SGBV & Child Protection), mobilization, psycho social support, social and economic integration programs for adolescents and youths.
Proven record in organizing and conducting of trainings
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Computer skills in MS packages: Excel, Word, Outlook mail
Good self-organization and basic management skills.
Ability to work under pressure, cultural sensitivity and to work with minimum supervision
Education:
A minimum of a University Degree in social sciences, guidance and counselling, or relevant fields. Like development studies, business studies from recognized institutions.
Languages:
Fluency in English and any other languages spoken by refugees
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form
All the CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Apply by 30th November, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council NGO Risk and Compliance Specialist Jobs in Kampala Uganda
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