DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Project Manager. 

The overall purpose of the role:  

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the Denmark Media Child Protection Project in Rhino Camp and Imvepi refugee settlements, lead the development of context-sensitive strategies and provide technical expertise in programme design, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance, ensure the achievement of project objectives. He/she will bring extensive experience across key protection sectors, including child protection, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response, legal aid, and community-based protection. The role holder will also provide technical leadership in the development of programme guidance, tools, proposals, and strategic documents, while ensuring effective Project Cycle Management (PCM) and staff capacity strengthening. Drawing on a strong understanding of the West Nile refugee response context, the Project Manager will lead the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and accountable protection programming that responds effectively to the needs of refugees and host communities. They will also foster collaboration with government authorities, UN agencies, implementing partners, and community stakeholders to enhance programme impact and sustainability.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

Project Cycle Management and implementation 

  • Coordinate, plan and monitor Denmark Media project activities in Rhino Camp and Imvepi according to DRC Project Cycle Management (PCM) Guide and donor compliance. 

  • Coordinate with the other Program Managers, the Country Protection Manager and Programme Development and Quality Manager to ensure the highest quality of the sectoral interventions, and the coherence between all projects, ongoing and proposed, according to the overall strategy.

  • Ensure high quality project activity narrative reports and financial reports are delivered timely as per the agreed reporting schedules, in close collaboration with the Program Development and Quality Manager and Country Finance Manager.  

  • Formalize and develop project related operational tools and training modules 

  • Lead on monthly, quarterly and annual donor reporting. 

  • Regularly update the Project Management Tools (PMT) to inform the Project management meeting. 

  • Lead in the Project Management Meeting (PMM) to ensure close tracking of activity performance, budget monitoring, financial management and expenses control for the project activities in compliance with minimum DRC and donor requirements.

  • Representation of DRC and active participation in sectoral and relevant sub-sectors/working groups. 

  • Oversee knowledge sharing across teams and ensure that monitoring and evaluation results are understood and used to improve programs.

Accountability and reporting 

  • Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and develop relevant accountability initiatives within relevant project program as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of activities 

  • Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements including procurement 

Partner Management and Capacity Strengthening 

  • Conduct regular capacity assessments of local partners and develop tailored capacity-strengthening plans.  

  • Coordinate partner performance review meetings and monitor budget utilization against approved plans and projections.  

  • Provide technical support and guidance on project implementation, donor requirements, work planning, budgeting, and access to technical expertise.  

  • Monitor partner performance through progress report reviews, field monitoring visits, and implementation of corrective action plans to ensure quality delivery and compliance. 

People Management 

  • Lead and manage project staff members including coaching, ensuring coordination, and capacity development.

  • Supporting respectful and positive working relationships which allow for the effective implementation of all activities. This is to be achieved through leadership, team building, day-to-day support, capacity-building and strong and generalist knowledge of DRC’s core sectors. 

  • Lead and support recruitment processes and ensure that relevant staffing structures are in place and are reflective of appropriate gender and diversity balance. 

  • Promote professional development by identifying training and capacity building opportunities and ensure staff are well versed in core protection concepts, DRC's code of conduct, accountability, respectful dialogue with the affected populations, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.  

  • Collaborate with the Arua and Kampala human resources department to ensure staff performance evaluations are conducted on a regular basis.

About you 

  • To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and delivering protection programming for refugees and other vulnerable communities. Moreover, we also expect the following. 

Required 

  • Bachelor's degree in Social work, Social sciences, development studies, or related field. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the refugee context in Uganda, and West Nile in particular.  

  • At least 3 years' experience with people management. 

  • Very good understanding of both global and national protection standards and approaches.  

  • Experience designing technical components of protection programs, including demonstrated knowledge of protection information management systems.

  • Very good organizational and management skills. 

  • Exceptional spoken and written English as well as analytical skills. 

Desirable 

  • Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operation area. 

  • Master's degree in Social work, Social sciences, Development studies, or related field. 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:   

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.   

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. 

We offer 

  • Contract length: 6 months 

  • Band: M F2 

  • Designation of Duty Station: Arua 

  • Start date: July 2026 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.  

Application process 

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. 

Closing date for applications: 2nd July 2026  

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process. All recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices that are globally acceptable. Henceforth, should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo. 

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