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Uganda: Reception Centre Assistant

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Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 02 Apr 2018

Job Description

(Kyaka II)

Position Description

Title : Reception Centre Assistant

Location : Kyaka II

Date : 23/03/2018

Background

DRC is an International non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.

In Uganda, DRC assists the refugees from neighboring countries mainly DR Congo and South Sudan in the South West, West and West Nile region of the country. DRC’s assistance to refugees have been both emergency assistance to address the short term influxes from the neighboring countries as well as to address the sustainable solutions for the refugees. DRC is also the lead of a Consortium (Save the Children, ZOA, and CEFORD) for implementation of an EU Trust Fund project in Adjumani, Kiryandongo and Rhino camp

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

Implementation and Planning

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 center Assistant is responsible and reports to the Centre Supervisor based in Kyaka II.

Personal Specifications

Essential:

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

  • Minimum of (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.

How to apply:

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 toadministrator@drcuganda.orgby 2nd April 2018 5:00pm clearly indicating position name in the subject line. We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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