Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management and implementation of the Denmark Media Child Protection Project in Rhino Camp and Imvepi refugee settlements. The role includes leading the development of context-sensitive strategies, providing technical expertise in programme design, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance, and ensuring achievement of project objectives in protection sectors such as child protection, GBV prevention and response, legal aid, and community-based protection.

Responsibilities

• 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 quality and coherence of sectoral interventions.
• Ensure high quality project activity narrative and financial reports are delivered timely as per agreed schedules.
• Develop project related operational tools and training modules.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual donor reporting.
• Update Project Management Tools (PMT) to inform project management meetings.
• Lead Project Management Meetings to track activity performance, budget monitoring, financial management and expenses control.
• Represent DRC and participate in sectoral and relevant sub-sectors/working groups.
• Oversee knowledge sharing and ensure monitoring and evaluation results are used to improve programs.
• Monitor and develop accountability initiatives and document impact of activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements including procurement.
• Conduct capacity assessments of local partners and develop capacity-strengthening plans.
• Coordinate partner performance review meetings and monitor budget utilization.
• Provide technical support and guidance on project implementation, donor requirements, work planning, budgeting, and technical expertise.
• Monitor partner performance through progress report reviews, field visits, and corrective action plans.
• Lead and manage project staff including coaching, coordination, and capacity development.
• Support respectful and positive working relationships for effective implementation of activities.
• Lead recruitment processes ensuring gender and diversity balance.
• Promote professional development and ensure staff are versed in protection concepts, DRC's code of conduct, accountability, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Collaborate with HR departments to ensure regular staff performance evaluations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operation area (desirable).
• Master's degree in Social work, Social sciences, Development studies, or related field (desirable).

Skills

• People Management
• Protection Standards
• Protection Program Implementation
• Protection Information Systems
• Project Management
• Program Implementation
• Monitoring and Quality Assurance
• Child Protection
• GBV Response
• Legal Aid
• Community-Based Protection
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English