JOB DETAILS
- Organization: NRC – Norwegian Refugee Council
- Location: Kampala
- Grade: Mid level – Mid level
- Occupational Groups:
- Legal – International Law
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: 2023-05-11
ABOUT ORGANIZATION
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian association with 75 years of background in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for people affected by displacement. NRC Uganda advocates for the rights of expelled residents and offers assistance through its core competencies (CCs): Protection from Violence, Education, Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance, Shelter & Settlement expansion, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Line managing of ICLA project area staff
- Commitment to NRC policies, guidance and procedures and understanding of NRC global and regional strategies
- Contribute to ICLA system development, and project proposals, and provide input on needs and gaps, considering where appropriate the position of cash-based interventions and market-based programmes
- Manage and enforce a delegated portfolio of ICLA projects (activities, budget, and project documentation) as delegated from the Multi CC PM in line with proposals, procedures , and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
- Equip routine progress reports to the Multi CC PM
- Advance and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
- Ensure that tasks target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
- Ensure capability building of project staff and transfer key skills
- Liaise and cooperate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
- Promote the dues of refugees, IDPs, and host communities in line with the advocacy strategy.
APPLY ALSO: Assistant GBV Officer UNHCR
QUALIFICATIONS
- Substantial knowledge of the humanitarian context in Uganda in general, and the refugee response in Kampala and Southwest Uganda
- Understanding of local languages is desirable
- Demonstrated skills in Programme/Project Management (formulation, implementation, programme cycles and reporting) and help planning
- Background from community-based approaches, cash-based interventions, community mobilization and meetings.
- Background in setting relationships and coordinating with government and traditional leaders
- Proven talents and experience in successfully managing field teams, and able to train and manage teams for effective quality performance (to listen, advise, support, solve conflicts, motivate, etc.)
- Background from working with federations.
- Trustworthy computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel demanded
- Bachelor’s Degree in law, political science, social science, or other appropriate discipline
- Familiarity with transnational refugee law and human rights law. Knowledge of SPHERE standards and other global humanitarian and conservation standards
- Strong knowledge of the humanitarian context in Uganda in general, and the refugee response in Kampala and Southwest Uganda
- Knowledge of local languages desirable
- Documented skills in Programme/Project Management (formulation, implementation, programme cycles and reporting) and resource planning
- Experience from community-based approaches, cash-based interventions, community mobilization and engagement
- Experience in establishing relationships and coordinating with government and traditional leaders
- Proven skills and experience in successfully managing field teams, and able to train and manage teams for effective quality implementation (to listen, advise, support, solve conflicts, motivate, etc.)
- Experience from working with partnerships
- Solid computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel required
- Bachelor’s Degree in law, political science, social science, or other relevant discipline
- Familiarity with international refugee law and human rights law. Knowledge of SPHERE standards and other global humanitarian and protection standards.
- Minimum five years’ experience working with relevant programming in a humanitarian/recovery context, with at least 2 years in handling teams
- Entered strong experience managing protection projects in an international, national, humanitarian, or human rights organization
- Prior background from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results conveyed to the position’s accountabilities.
- Understanding of own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and oral.