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3 Team Leaders (Livelihoods & VSLA | CBO & Community Development, Social Cohesion | Protection) job at Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) | Apply Now
Uganda
Established in 1965, the Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) is a humanitarian non-governmental organization based in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals affected by displacement. Over nearly six decades, FRC has expanded its operations to countries including Myanmar, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, and Finland, earning recognition as Finland's largest expert organization specializing in forced displacement and migration.
The organization fosters a work culture centered on expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to humanitarian principles, offering job opportunities that align with these values. FRC's innovative business model focuses on enhancing the self-reliance and resilience of refugees and host communities through specialized programs, such as adult education and literacy initiatives in Uganda since 1997. Guided by core values of respect, integrity, and empowerment, FRC actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at promoting social inclusion and preventing conflict. For more information, visit their website at www.pakolaisapu.fi.
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30 Nov 2025
Job Title
3 Team Leaders (Livelihoods & VSLA | CBO & Community Development, Social Cohesion | Protection) job at Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)
Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)
Job Description
Job Opportunity: 3 Team Leaders (Livelihoods & VSLA | CBO & Community Development, Social Cohesion | Protection)
Organization: Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)
Job Type: Full-Time
Sector: NGO / Nonprofit – Management & Social Services
Application Deadline: Sunday, 30 November 2025
Duty Stations:
Ayilo Refugee Settlement, Adjumani
Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Kikuube
Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa
Posted: 22 November 2025
Salary: Not specified
To support the Inclusion, Capacities and Resilience Enhanced for the Forcibly Displaced People (I CARE for People) project, FRC is recruiting three dynamic Team Leaders.
Available Positions
Team Leader – Livelihoods & VSLA (Based in Ayilo, Adjumani)
Team Leader – CBO & Community Development, Social Cohesion (Based in Kyangwali, Kikuube)
Team Leader – Protection (Based in Kyaka II, Kyegegwa)
Contract Duration: January 2026 – December 2026, renewable annually through 2029
Reporting to: Project/Program Manager
Level: Mid-level management
Role Summary
Each Team Leader will supervise a multidisciplinary field team of 3–7 staff working in adult education, livelihood development, community strengthening, civic engagement, and protection.
You will oversee planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities while providing technical leadership within your area of specialization. The role also involves mentoring team members, coordinating with local authorities and partners, and ensuring that project activities are delivered with high quality and accountability.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Submit your application by email to:
📩 recruitment.uganda@refugeecouncil.fi
Deadline: Close of Business, Sunday 30 November 2025
Your application must be ONE PDF file containing:
A one-page cover letter specifying the position you're applying for:
Team Leader – Livelihoods & VSLA
Team Leader – CBO & Community Development, Social Cohesion
Team Leader – Protection (Gender, Disability & Psychosocial Support)
Include your gross salary expectation.A three-page CV highlighting relevant experience.
Do NOT include certificates.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not receive a response by 10 January 2026, consider your application unsuccessful.
Safeguarding Notice
FRC upholds child protection, safeguarding of vulnerable groups, and full compliance with local and international human rights laws. FRC maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH).
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How to Apply
1. Technical Support & Guidance (40%)
Offer technical leadership in project planning, delivery, and monitoring across literacy programs, livelihood training, leadership training, and organizational capacity-building.
Conduct field visits to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
Provide constructive feedback and recommendations to field teams and management.
Share specialized knowledge with other Team Leaders and contribute to technical standard-setting.
Stay updated on trends and best practices in your specialization area—Livelihoods/VSLA, Social Cohesion & Community Development, or Protection.
2. Monitoring, Learning & Reporting (30%)
Work with M&E teams to strengthen quality assurance mechanisms.
Document lessons learned and promote organizational learning.
Support assessments, baselines, end-lines, and capacity analyses.
Analyze field data and encourage evidence-driven decision making.
Review and contribute to internal and external reporting requirements.
3. Program Development Support (15%)
Assist the Project Manager in refining implementation plans and M&E frameworks.
Collaborate with other FRC projects operating within the settlements.
Integrate cross-cutting themes such as gender, disability, HIV, resilience, and environmental sustainability.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy (15%)
Identify and engage key actors in the humanitarian and development sectors.
Build strong working relationships with community leaders, government agencies, NGOs, and networks.
Represent FRC in coordination meetings and technical working groups as assigned.
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Required Qualifications
Team Leader – Livelihoods & VSLA
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience in VSLA/microfinance, enterprise development, group formation, and digital financial tools.
Team Leader – CBO & Community Development, Social Cohesion
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work, Community/Rural Development, Development Studies, Public Administration, or related fields.
Experience in building CBO capacity, participatory community empowerment, conflict management, and knowledge of local community dynamics.
Team Leader – Protection
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Development Studies, or Social Sciences.
Experience supporting vulnerable groups (GBV survivors, people with disabilities), crisis response, gender/disability inclusion, resilience building, and referrals.
Additional Advantage: Diploma in Project Planning & Management.
Experience & Competencies
Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or middle-management role.
Proven experience designing and delivering training programs tailored to diverse learners.
Background in humanitarian or development work with NGOs (local or international).
Strong leadership, analytical, mentoring, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Ability to support proposal development and strategic planning.
Knowledge of French, Kiswahili, Arabic, Nuer, Madi, or related languages is an added asset.
