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Arua, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid, development support, and peacebuilding initiatives to ensure a dignified life for refugees, internally displaced persons, and those affected by displacement. With a commitment to addressing the immediate needs and long-term challenges faced by these vulnerable populations, DRC delivers comprehensive support through emergency relief, sustainable development programs, and conflict resolution efforts. By working in collaboration with communities, governments, and other stakeholders, DRC strives to create lasting solutions that uphold human dignity and foster resilience in the face of displacement and crisis.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
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Senior Research Officer job at Danish Refugee Council
Danish Refugee Council
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Research Officer
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Uganda is looking for a highly qualified person to fill the position of Senior Research Officer. The Senior Research Officer will technically support the ethnographic research in the local communities in Rhino Camp, including data management (ethnographic data), co-facilitate ethnographic trainings, support research findings dissemination, and cross border research visits.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Assist the research lead in ensuring high quality of the data, planning, implementation and follow-up of activities.
Transcribe interviews.
Support the development of training packages and co-facilitate training.
Attend weekly planning/status meetings with Team Leader and HQ team.
Support the capacity building and assessments of field assistants’ technical performance.
Be accountable for ensuring that agreed work plans and tasks set by the technical lead are completed in a timely manner.
Arranging logistics and procurement relating to the events, meetings, trainings, and as otherwise needed.
Support the arrangement of HQ missions.
Support engagement, facilitation and collaboration with partners and donors in the field, especially donor visits.
Attend to ad hoc tasks and responsibilities arising within the project.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
To be successful in this role we expect you possess the following:
Required
Experience with ethnographic research interview training
Experience conducting research among South Sudanese refugees, preferably in northern Uganda
Master’s degree
Work independently with high integrity towards the research and the research participants
Respected in the local community
Good interpersonal skills
Advanced English proficiency
Juba Arabic proficiency
Desirable
Nuer, Bari or Anuak proficiency
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the Apply Button below.
Deadline: 9th January 2025
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