Country: Uganda
Closing date: 11 Jul 2018
Terms of Reference
Community Service Assistant- Resettlement
Duty Station:
This position is based in Kyaka II and will be providing support for the implementation of DRC Program with periodic travel to the project areas.
Position and Reporting Line:
The Community Service Assistant/Resettlement (CSA/R) is responsible and reports to the Community Services Officer and in his absence to the Protection and community service Coordinator.
General Objective:
The Community Service Assistant- Resettlement (CSA/R) is directly responsible for the operational implementation of all Community Service/ Resettlement activities in the assigned DRC-DDG target areas in accordance with the DRC Program Handbook.
He/ She is responsible for complying with donor and internal DRC reporting and accountability policies and procedures.
He/She also supports the protection sector in quality implementation of activities.
Specific Tasks:
• Tracing applicants for resettlement interviews
• Arranging logistical support (meals, accommodation and transport) during circuit rides and country missions.
• Coordination (logistic support) with IOM for MAF, exit departures and any other activities under IOM.
• Provide support for refugees from Kyaka II under resettlement considerations, including meals, transport, accommodations.
• Escorting applicants to different interview venues.
• Ensuring refugees get permission to travel for interviews from OPM in case they are moving in large numbers.
• Ensuring accountability of funds after every circuit ride.
• Responsible for interpreters in Kyaka, including selection (in consultation with UNHCR), contract issues and training. Preparation of monthly interpreters’ payments.
• Provide any other support to youth, PSNs, community mobilization for the community services unit.
• Preparing weekly, monthly and any other reports on resettlement and any other activities undertaken and submit to the Community services officer and the resettlement focal person UNHCR as may be required.
• Work closely UNHCR resettlement team to ensure smooth running of the resettlement activities in the field.
• Take lead in community mobilization and conduct community meetings.
• Conduct needs assessment of counselled cases referred from IOM/UNHCR and collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure that their needs are met.
Support management team to:
- Follow all DRC / DDG Procedures for Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration.
- Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct.
- Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
Essential
- A University degree in social sciences, guidance and counselling or relevant fields.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
- Training in Protection Community Services.
- Experience in protection interventions in line with Refugees operation with PSN assistance.
- Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness
- Computer skills.
- Good self-organization and basic management skills.
How to apply:
How to Apply
Applications should be in English and include the following:
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.
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 torecruitment@drcuganda.orgby 11th July 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.