Duty Description
About 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: Build 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.
- Assist in meetings and training 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.
- Contribute to the central objective of Achieving the key Project Objective of enhancing Self-Reliance.
- Take part in the program operational and long term planning.
- Participate in Farmers capacity building training.
- Mobilization of Farmer groups,
- Link farmers with potential market opportunities.
- Organizing farmers’ field days/exchange visits.
- Setting technical demonstration plots (TDS) for farmers.
- 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.
- Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Livelihoods Assistant job placement should have two years experience working with community development and livelihoods, preferably in a refugee setting
- Ability to speak local languages
- Proven experience managing community dialogues and working directly with beneficiaries
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