BACKGROUND
The Secretariat for the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) in Uganda, led by the Government of Uganda, is meant to promote a multi-stakeholder refugee response. The Secretariat will provide technical and analytical support to the planning, implementation, and stocktaking of the CRRF in Uganda.
As a contribution to the Secretariat, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are pooling resources to support the hiring/secondment of an individual to the Secretariat to primarily focus on providing analytical capacity in support of the implementation of a comprehensive refugee response.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
To bring strong, on-going analytical capacity to the CRRF Secretariat, in particular to support the Secretariat’s analytical tasks (as outlined in its terms of reference), proposing other necessary analytical work, and supporting the CRRF Secretariat in achieving its overall goals and tasks, while bringing an NGO perspective into the Secretariat’s daily work.
Specific Tasks
- Propose analytical work to be done by existing structures, CRRF stakeholders, or the Secretariat, to support the implementation of the CRRF.
- Ensure the views and interests of NGOs are brought into the daily work and considerations of the CRRF Secretariat.
- Suggest ways that data can be better captured to contribute to an improved response to refugees and their host communities by humanitarian and development actors.
- Propose and support advocacy related to ensuring the full potential of refugee rights and other areas that require further advocacy to implement the CRRF.
- Propose areas where earlier engagement by development actors could improve responses to refugees and their host communities and propose means to encourage their engagement.
- Support the review of the technical and capacity-building support needs of line ministries, district/local governments, and support the review of planning guidelines for districts.
- Suggest guidance for programme/project design and implementation for area-based support to refugee-hosting districts.
- Gather and analyse learning from previous engagement with refugees, for example, skilling experience for women and youth, and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
- Support other members of the CRRF Secretariat in the tasks of the Secretariat and its support to the CRRF Steering Group.
- Regularly consult and seek feedback and input from both international and national NGOs to contribute to all the tasks of the CRRF Secretariat.
- Report back on a monthly basis to the NGO community (including the INGO Refugee Group and other relevant forums) to provide updates on progress, challenges, and suggestions of ways for NGOs to engage and support the implementation of the CRRF.
- Other tasks that may be required to support the CRRF Secretariat and the views and concerns of NGOs.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have extensive knowledge and Experience of working in Uganda and understanding refugee response in Uganda, including the Settlement Transformative Agenda and ReHOPE. You should have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from different cultural and professional backgrounds.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while balancing the role of advisor and leadership
- Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures
- Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the humanitarian and/or development fields
- Strong understanding of the New York Declaration, the CRRF, and the on-going work leading to the Global Compact on Refugees.
- Proven understanding of refugee response, policy, and advocacy, particularly in Uganda context.
- Proven analytical capacity
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, as well as be a strong team player.
- Ability to coordinate in a sensitive manner with different stakeholders.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Experience of working with NGOs and NGO forums.
- Previous knowledge of initiatives related to refugee responses from which learning can be drawn.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Uganda.
- Understanding of the refugee response in Uganda, including the Settlement Transformative Agenda and ReHOPE.
- Experience of working with UNHCR.
- Strong networks upon which to draw to contribute to the CRRF’s implementation.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.
CONDITIONS
Availability: Immediate
Duty station: Kampala, Uganda (non-accompanied).
Reporting: The Senior Policy Officer will be hosted by Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and will report to the management committee made of four NGOs.
Contract: 1 year contract dependent on both funding and performance. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies). This position is graded as A14. Approximately 4,500-5,000 USD per month depending on Exchange rate, housing allowance, insurance, and annual leave travels
For qualified National staff the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for National staff
More Information
- Job City Kampala
