This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants. Read additional information before applying.

Procedures and Eligibility

This position is open to applications from Group 1, Group 2 and all external candidates, provided that requirements regarding professional experience, academic qualifications, language, etc. are fulfilled.

To The Attention Of External Candidates

External candidates must be legally present in Uganda at the time of application, recruitment and hire. Non-Ugandan citizens are required to submit a valid Ugandan residence permit to be considered.

Your application will NOT be considered if;

• The application form is not duly filled.
• The questionnaire at the end of the application form is not answered. (for external candidates)
• A valid residence permit is not attached to the application. (for non-Ugandan external candidates only)

Duties And Qualifications

• Manage project implementation at the District/settlement level, including facilitating consultations with the Government representative and relevant partners
• Conduct frequent field visits with relevant team members to monitor and follow up on activities implementation and assess community¿s interest and satisfaction (with special focus on girls).
• Assist management in ensuring that activities are implemented effectively (aligned with project objectives) and efficiently (economically and timely).
• Report on progress of activities and resources utilization.
• Contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual progress report.
• Coordinate community engagement efforts, and work with local communities to identify proper outreach tools to ensure dissemination of information about the project activities to the local community, also to encourage community participation and engagement, particularly for girls.
• Pro-actively offer suggestions and advice to management regarding improvements in implementation and procedures.
• Collect success stories and lesson learnt to support UNHCR sections related to donor liaison, project development, and public information/press outreach for wide dissemination.
• Support joint advocacy and visibility activities of project achievements.
• Coordinate with all project parties and partners involved in project implementation at settlement level;
• Participate in forums held by local government entities, UN Agencies, NGOs, and other parties in the District and/or settlement to facilitate project implementation, create partnerships and ensure proper coordination and information sharing;
• Maintain close relationship with key stakeholder at District and settlement level (state and non-state) and ensure adequate information flow on related activities in coordination with the project manager.

Qualifications And Experience

Education

• Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree is required

Work experience

• 1 year relevant experience is required
• Professional experience with management in delivering community-facing technology solutions in a humanitarian context is required
• Experience working with refugees in displacement settings and coordinating, implementing programmes is required
• Strong experience in humanitarian coordination and interacting with and building partnerships and synergies with Government, UN agencies, NGOs and civil society organizations.
• Prior Experience working on issues of digital skills development and livelihoods is desirable
• Fluency in English with excellent drafting reports, budgeting and analytical skills is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Competency Requirements

Core Competencies

Accountability

Communication

Organizational Awareness

Teamwork & Collaboration

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies

Judgement and Decision Making

Cross-Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Planning and Organizing

Additional Information

Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.

UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).