DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Chief of Party.
The overall purpose of the role:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking for a Chief of Party for the FCDO-funded consortium of five partners. The consortium aims to provide area-based assistance supporting full recovery and graduation of the people of concern. He/she will be responsible for leading the Consortium Management Unit (CMU), coordination and overseeing of the quality and progress of the implementation of the consortium, coordination and fulfilment of the governance structure, cooperative and constructive coordination with government authorities at national and regional level, donor and stakeholders, and external representation of the consortium based on agreement with the partners.
The position is subject to secured funding.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
- Lead all aspects of the implementation and consolidation of an anticipated multi-year intervention and coordinate all partners and their efforts.
- Serve as the primary point of contact to the donor, as well as public, private and non-government stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with contract, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration and reporting to donor; approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors; promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources.
- Ensure the project is designed and implemented to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability; coordination between program and operations leads; DRC program quality standards are adhering to the Project Cycle Management (PCM) and MEAL policy and procedures.
Management of the Governance
- Effectively lead and manage the Consortium Management Unit (CMU); manage team dynamics and staff well-being; provide coaching and mentoring; strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports; oversee the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of staff.
- Chair the Steering Committee and regularly give updates on important developments.
- Lead on effective governance of the consortium and ensure alignment with the governance structure.
- Manage budgets and interventions of various donors, while maintaining excellent donor relations.
- Manage the projects/contributions/involvement of the consortium partners.
Information Management
- Gather and disseminate existing data, information, legislation, policies and conventions, reports, best practice and working methods available in the region to assist relevant actors (NGOs, communities, CSOs, government entities etc.) in planning their work.
- Manage the analysis of data, strategies, advocacy efforts, production, and dissemination of quality reports.
- Coordinate and manage advocacy initiatives on areas of relevance and interest, as approved by the Steering Committee.
Advocacy, networking and coordination
- In collaboration with partners and relevant actors, facilitate and coordinate regular consultations/ workshops and conferences/meetings, to identify areas for tools development.
- Lead on the development of a policy and advocacy strategy and coordination of information campaigns.
- Lead on targeted advocacy and policy campaigns aligned with programme design.
- Support existing forums and members to engage with governmental and inter-governmental actors.
- Offer analyses and resources to support international and inter-regional conferences, workshops and debates as well as training programmes, all to add value to the relevant sector.
Localisation
- Lead on the development of the governance structure and disbursement scheme strategy of the Localisation Acceleration Fund.
- Lead on and maintain updated stakeholder mapping and engagement plan, including CSOs, NGO, government, and the private sector.
- Lead on the localisation strategy of the consortium. Ensure plans are in place and milestones met.
As Manager the post-holder is responsible for the following:
- Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility.
- Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
- Accountable for people management of direct reports, four employees. This includes hiring & exit, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
- Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, Minimum Operating Procedures (MOPs), standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC.
- In addition to the above, the CoP may be asked to carry out other duties requested by the Country Director – but always in the scope of this job description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 5 years international experience in partner coordination and managing of complex humanitarian projects. Moreover, we also expect the following.
Required
- A Master’s degree in Political science, International Development, Economics or another relevant field.
- Experience in multi-stakeholder consortium management and coordination: ability to effectively guide consortium partners.
- Experience in localisation and strengthening of local capacities.
- Experience in refugee response in Uganda.
- High proficiency in programme cycle management.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior representatives of INGO and government structures and to represent the consortium at national level fora.
- High level of sensitivity in mainstreaming gender issues in programming as well as understanding the role of inclusion and protection in equitable service delivery.
- Strong experience of financial management and donor compliance processes.
- Good understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning
- Highly organized individual with strong planning skills
- Excellent verbal and written English.
Desirable
- Knowledge of national languages is an asset
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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.
We offer
- Contract length: 32 months
- Band: M E1
- Designation of Duty Station: Arua or Kampala depending on project scope
- Start date: September 2026
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply through this link Talentech – Chief of Party – Application Form
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: 20th 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.