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BACKGROUND
In February 2012, DRC and DDG merged their operations in Uganda into one joint program, under one CD, in-country, and one Head of Desk, at the organization's headquarters in Copenhagen. The Uganda portfolio is currently at USD3�m. The mission of the Uganda program is to recreate safe environments that are conducive to pursuing quality of life for refugees and conflict-affected populations in Uganda, through humanitarian support to Armed Violence Reduction (incl. firearms safety, conflict management education, police-community dialogue); Livelihoods (incl. food security/self-reliance, micro-finance, infrastructure); and Capacity Building (incl. of national government structures and local government offices). DRC-DDG's Mine Action program ended in late 2012 when Uganda declared herself compliant with the AP Mine Ban Convention.
As DRC is reviewing possibilities for increased
decentralization and/or regionalization of its international efforts, the
Uganda CD position may in time expand to contain regional responsibilities or
be subject to such regional office.
LOCATIONThe Country Director for Uganda is based in Kampala but is expected to travel regularly to field operation sites for direct support, monitoring and representation.
REPORTING LINES
The CD reports to the Head of Desk for Uganda at HQs and, in
her absence, to the Head of the Danish Demining Group. The following four
members in Uganda report directly to the CD: Fundraising Manager, Regional
Logistics Manager, Head of Finance & Administration, and Head of Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Provide strategy
guidance and management to all program sectors and take responsibility for high
quality and accountable project design and delivery, including adherence to a
Rights Based Approach.
Ensure that
projects are implemented in accordance with DRC's standard regulations and
operational procedures (e.g. Code of Conduct, DRC Program Manual, DRC
Operational Handbook, Humanitarian Accountability Framework, Value Compass, DRC
and DDG Strategic Focal Areas).
Identify
opportunities for new projects and organize assessments and fact finding
missions.
Lead the
operationalization of the DRC-DDG Uganda Strategy.
Contribute to the
formulation of DRC-DDG's regional strategy.
B. MONITORING AND REPORTING
Seize overall
responsibility for compliance with internal and external reporting
requirements.
Ensure that
quality narrative and financial reports are provided to HQs and donors on time.
Oversee all
outgoing newsletters and other public reports, prepared by DRC-DDG Uganda, in
close cooperation with the Head of Desk.
Plan and oversee
regular reviews and evaluation of DRC-DDG Uganda's performance. Take overall
responsibility for the supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the program to
ensure that the operation/projects are implemented in accordance with agreed
strategies, principles, and donor requirements.
Ensure that timely
and quality reports are provided internally and externally, on time according
to DRC & donors requirement using DRC�s Grants Management System (GMS).
C. REPRESENTATION, FUNDRAISING, COORDINATION WITH
STAKEHOLDERS
Lead concept
development (concept notes, studies, coordination, proposals and budgeting) in
line with DRC-DDG's strategy for its Uganda program.
Drive fundraising
efforts in cooperation with the Head of Desk: Identify opportunities for new
projects and possible funding opportunities, and lead the process of broadening
the donor base.
Maintain frequent
contact with representatives of Kampala-based embassies (in particular the
Embassy of Denmark), National Authorities (various Government ministries and
offices), United Nations agencies (in particular the UNHCR and WFP), and other
representation offices in Kampala.
Support and
participate in regional networking and donor contacts, when required.
Engage in (at
times, lead) coordination processes amongst key stakeholders; and ensure that
program activities are well-coordinated with activities of other humanitarian
actors in the area.
D. ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, FINANCE AND
LOGISTIC
Provide overall
budget monitoring, financial management and expense control of all DRC-DDG
grants in Uganda, including compliance with DRC and donor requirements.
Seize
responsibility for all project funds in Uganda, including e.g. that funds are
spent appropriately accordingly to DRC regulations and donor requirements; that
spending rates are monitoring and signaled immediately; and that cash is
handled safely between and in all offices.
Ensure that a
capable finance and administration cell remains in place, including e.g. that
it continues to service all projects throughout the country and that cash books
are sent to HQ on time.
Ensure that
necessary control systems remain in place, including for procurement and
logistics, to limit and expose opportunities for fraud and corruption. This
includes those purchases that are carried out via the Kampala-based Regional
Logistics Manager for other country programs.
Ensure that
procurement and logistics guidelines are applied correctly and consistently,
and that documentation is filed properly in all offices in the country.
Supervise staff
performance and provide recommendations for recruitment, promotions, training,
coaching and dismissal to the Head of Desk.
Ensure that all required HR documentation is
available at capital level and in all offices, such as contracts/ToRs,
performance appraisals, staff policy and office manual, Code of Conduct, Staff
Complaint Mechanism guide, holidays/sick leave monitoring file, taxation and
severance payment overviews.
E. SECURITY
Take
responsibility for all safety and security planning, including regular updating
of security and evacuation plans and measures, and implementation of security
and contingency plan and update of DRC's Safety Level Systems (SLS).
Ensure that all DRC
security management protocols and procedures (including Chapters 19 and 20 of
the Operations Handbook) are updated, made locally relevant, and applied
consistently, including the tracking of MoSS.
Ensure that
DRC-DDG is part of security networks with all possible stakeholders at the
national and local levels and that appropriate information, regarding security
in the areas of operation, is collected and assessed.
Assist neighboring
country programs in situations of evacuation to Entebbe.
Ensure that
security incidents are reported to HQs immediately.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of eight
(8) years of humanitarian field experience, including at least five (5) years
in a senior management position.
Master's degree in
a subject that is directly relevant to the position.
Professional
background in humanitarian work with proven ability to design, manage and
implement programs in the sectors of Armed Violence Reduction, Livelihoods,
Protection and National Capacity Building.
Demonstrated
management capacity, including hands-on experience in Administration, Human
Resources, Finance and Logistics sectors.
Experience working
with government ministries and offices at both national and local levels.
Proven
fundraising ability.
Experience working
with donors, such as the U.S. and various European government development
agencies, United Nations agencies, the World Bank and others.
Excellent
interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Fluency in English
(spoken and written) is a must.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective
of nationality, race, gender or age.
CONDITIONS
Availability: As soon as possible.
Duty station: Kampala. Family duty-station.
Contract: One-year, renewable contract.
Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee
Council's Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under
Vacancies. The position will be placed at salary level A4.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You are welcome to contact Ms. Maria Kristensen, Head of
Desk at DDG, at maria.kristensen@drc.dk with specific questions about the
position.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council,
please consult www.drc.dk as well as www.danishdemininggroup.dk for the Danish
Demining Group.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated
duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be
considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please provide
references, but do not attach any written recommendations.
We only accept applications online on www.drc.dk >
Vacancies > Current vacancies > Country Director - Uganda (click on the
vacancy, then on 'Apply' at the bottom of the window that opens).
Please submit your application, in English and marked
'Country Director � Uganda' no later than 04 March 2013.
Please contact Ms. Anne Oxholm at job@drc.dk if you have
questions to the application process or experience problems with your online
application.
How to apply:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated
duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be
considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please provide
references, but do not attach any written recommendations.
We only accept applications online on www.drc.dk >
Vacancies > Current vacancies > Country Director - Uganda (click on the
vacancy, then on 'Apply' at the bottom of the window that opens).
Please submit your application, in English and marked
'Country Director � Uganda' no later than 04 March 2013.
Please contact Ms. Anne Oxholm at job@drc.dk if you have
questions to the application process or experience problems with your online
application.
