Danish Refugee Council Protection Officer – Distribution Jobs in Uganda
Danish Refugee Council Protection Officer – Distribution Jobs in Uganda
Overall Purpose of the RoleThe Distribution Officers, under the management and supervision of the Protection Team Leader will be responsible for implementing CRI distribution to the persons of concern in Rhino camp and Imvepi refugee settlement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Project development, implementation and reporting
Oversee projects under her/his responsibilities, and ensure that NFI’s are distributed in accessible and accountable manner for DRC PoCs and according to the commitment with donors.
Responsible to use and monitor the budget at his / her disposal according to the work plans, in compliance with DRC procedures and contracts with donors
Provide daily, weekly and monthly distribution report in accordance with reporting requirements.
Define the daily, weekly, monthly work plan, organize the workload of his / her team and supervise all staff working under his / her responsibilities in CRI/NFI distribution.
Participate in CRI working group, monitor and support the coordination of services and assistance in the settlements.
Work in close collaboration with relevant settlement stakeholders, OPM, refugee leaders, particularly to ensure community support and collaboration in the provision of emergency relief to new arrivals, refugees and/or particular individual cases
Coordination and Representation
Develop relationships with a range of key stakeholders, Local Government and other stakeholders on distribution thematic areas at the field level in close liaison with the Protection Team Leader.
Representation of DRC and active participation in the local distribution 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.
Staff Development and Management
Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the Distribution Volunteers within the operational area.
Develop staff performance measurement and targets and appraise them based on the set targets.
Conduct field – mentoring – through technical back stopping and to train
duty bearers.
Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles on accountability.
Support Management Team
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.
Monitoring and Evaluation
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 i.e. post distribution monitoring exercises
Additional Tasks
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
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection and NFI distribution programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
Experience in distribution and 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.
Computer skills.
Good self-organization and basic management skills.
Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.
Education
A University degree in social sciences, Economics, BBA, BCOM or relevant fields.
Languages
Knowledge of the local languages spoken by South Sudanese and Congolese refugee is an asset.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council Protection Officer – Distribution Jobs in Uganda
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