Shelter Assistants (03)
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time.webp)
Danish Refugee Council
DRC Uganda is currently looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as Shelter Assistants (03).
The overall purpose of the role:
The Shelter Assistant will be responsible for supporting the implementation of shelter-related activities under the OCHA-funded cash and protection project implemented by DRC. The role holder will also support beneficiary verification, delivery of cash for shelter assistance, monitoring of shelter interventions, and coordination with community structures and protection teams to ensure that assistance reaches vulnerable households in a timely, accountable, and protection-sensitive manner.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
About you
To be successful in this role, you must have at least 2 years of experience in shelter programming, preferably in a humanitarian setting. Moreover, we also expect the following.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or any related field
- Experience supporting cash-based shelter interventions.
- Familiarity with humanitarian shelter standards and protection-sensitive programming.
- Strong community engagement and communication skills.
- Knowledge of both written & Spoken English
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: 6 months
- Band: NM I
- Designation of Duty Station: Bidibidi, Rhinocamp, Imvepi
- Start date: April 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.
Application process
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: 18th March 2026
Deadline: Expired
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