About the position
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
What you will do
Generic responsibilities (max 10)
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
Specific responsibilities
What you will bring
Professional competencies:
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of the context of West Nile.A strong administrative service orientation Good cultural awareness and sensitivityStrong organizational and team working skillsStrong English writing ability and communications. Ability to work well under pressure with diverse teams from all backgrounds and level.2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job.
Managing resources to optimize resultsManaging performance and developmentAnalysingHandling insecure environmentsEmpowering and building trust. Performance ManagementThe employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
• The Job Description
• The Work and Development Plan
• The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
• The End-term Performance Review Template
• The NRC Competency Framework
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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Important information about the application process
Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.Application Procedure
Application is strictly online only through this jobs link; Qualified Uganda Nationals only.Submit your application, detailed updated curriculum vitae and academic documents by COB, November 10th 2023We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, early application is encouraged.If you have any questions about this role, please email dorothy.nangobi@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.Please Note:
NRC does not at any stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization.NRC is committed to protecting staff and the people we serve within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. NRC has specific policies, including our Code of Conduct, PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, Suppliers, consultants and other stakeholders and has Zero Tolerance towards any breach. Any candidate offered a job with NRC will be expected to sign NRC’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as part of their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.NRC is committed to a diverse workforce through Diversity Equity and Inclusion; therefore, Qualified Female Candidates, Refugees and Persons with Disability are encouraged to Apply.Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian Organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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NRC’s programme in Uganda has a community-based approach and uses protection analysis to inform the response and target the most vulnerable refugees and host communities. The programme is multisector and anchored mainly on market-based interventions, with expertise in education, protection, livelihood and food security (LFS), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) promotion, shelter and information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). NRC is present in all larger refugee hosting districts. Scaling up our activities with the hard-to-reach populations is our priority, resulting in an integrated urban programme, among other activities.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.Learn more about NRC