Project Manager

About the Position

DRC Danish Refugee Council is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as a Project Manager in Arua, Uganda.

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. The role holder will lead the development of context-sensitive strategies and provide technical expertise in programme design, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance, ensuring the achievement of project objectives.

Responsibilities

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 other Program Managers, the Country Protection Manager, and Programme Development and Quality Manager to ensure the highest quality of sectoral interventions and coherence between all projects.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality project activity narrative reports and financial reports.
• 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.
• Represent DRC and actively participate 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

• Continuously monitor and develop relevant accountability initiatives within relevant project programs and strengthen 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.
• Support respectful and positive working relationships through leadership, team building, day-to-day support, capacity-building, and strong 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 ensuring 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.

Requirements

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.

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.

About the Company

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate, and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.