URRI Partnerships and Programme Implementation Coordinator Role

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking a URRI Partnerships and Programme Implementation Coordinator to support climate resilience and inclusive development in refugee and host communities in Uganda.

What it offers

• Contract length: 4 months
• Designation of Duty Station: Arua
• Start date: September 2026
• Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for national employees

Who can apply

• Minimum requirement: 6 years of full-time relevant professional experience in capacity strengthening, programme coordination, and programme cycle management
• Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Environment, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field
• Experience working with international NGOs on donor-funded projects
• Experience coordinating multi-partner programmes or consortia is highly desirable
• Excellent report writing, communication, facilitation, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Commitment to gender equality and accountability practices

What you'll do

• Coordinate programme implementation across six districts: Terego, Madi-Okollo, Yumbe, Koboko, Obongi, and Moyo
• Support technical partner capacity and coordination with consortium partners, district/local government, and stakeholders
• Conduct field monitoring, address challenges, and disseminate lessons learned
• Maintain programme risk registers and support mitigation planning
• Coordinate preparation of high-quality programme reports with timely inputs from consortium partners
• Support consortia partners in maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including ministries, OPM, and UNHCR
• Organise quarterly and yearly meetings with district leadership and ensure follow-up on action points
• Lead capacity-building activities for district local governments and implementing partners
• Monitor partner implementation of capacity-building activities and promote peer-to-peer learning
• Support DANIDA’s visibility and communication materials as needed

How to apply

• 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: 16th August 2026

Good to know

• DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process; recruitment is merit-based
• For more information, visit drc.ngo