Uganda: Reception Centre Assistant

Purpose

• The main purpose of this position is to support the quality, timely implementation of Transit Centre Management activities in compliance with DRC standards and budgets.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with URDMC team to ensure that the 3 days hot meal provision at reception center /settlement level is done effectively

• Regularly Check the Reception Centre to ensure that there is enough space for accommodation for POCs

• Coordinate with protection staffs of DRC OPM and UNHCR in Explaining to the new arrivals the process of relocation to settlements Liaise with DRC protection and Community Service staff to provide special attention to UAM/SCs and persons with specific needs (PSNs) such as Disabled and elderly persons.

• Coordinate with DRC /LWF Protection /Community service staff for the receipt of the relocated Persons of Concern at Reception /Settlement, especially PSNs.

• Recording and Sharing of the Relocation Information actual and against target for onward submission.

• Coordinate with DRC, OPM and UNHCR staff to assist the new arrivals to Board BUSES/TRUCKS by calling their names and checking their presence as per the relocation list.

• Supervision of Casual workers especially those assisting in Loading of Luggage and Shelter Pole distribution

Communication/Reporting

• Prepare timely activity, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Contribute to project planning, development of proposals and lessons learned processes
• Prepare and submit weekly action plan to the supervisor

Additional tasks

• On request to perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisor in order to allow the organization to function optimally.
• Adhere to the DRC code of conduct

Reporting Arrangements

The Reception Centre Assistant is responsible and reports to the Centre Supervisor based in Adjumani

Personal Specifications

Essential:

• A University degree in Social Sciences, Arts and Development studies from recognized Institution.

• Minimum of five (2) years’ experience in implementing environmental conservation related activities.

• Experience of managing and supervising staff.

• Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.

• Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness.

• Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.

• Computer skills.

• Good organizational and people management skills.

• Ability to work in the field and should hold a Valid Riding license

Preferable:

· Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operation area is an asset.

· Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.

Applications should be in English and include the following:

1. 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 and salary expectations.
2. 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.

Please send your Cover letter, CV and Academic certificates by email to administrator@drcuganda.org by 12^th April 2017 5:00pm clearly indicating position name in the subject line.