The Danish Refugee Council recruits a Protection Officer-Life Skills – Rhino Camp (Uganda
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 Rhino camp refugee settlement in Arua 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
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 on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. Applications close on 4th July 2019.
Equal Opportunity :
Gender Equality : DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels in light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunity : DRC is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethinic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.