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Job Summary

Job Title:
Accountability Specialist
Employer:
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
social science jobs
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Monday, 13 April 2026

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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization committed to supporting, protecting, and advocating for the rights and well-being of refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement. With a mission to ensure a dignified life for all people forced to flee, DRC has earned global recognition for its comprehensive, rights-based approach and impact-driven programs in over 40 countries worldwide. The organization fosters a diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven work culture that values resilience, innovation, and staff well-being, offering meaningful job opportunities, career growth, and flexible work arrangements tailored to humanitarian contexts. Founded in 1956 in Denmark, DRC has grown into one of the world’s foremost refugee-focused NGOs, evolving its operational capacity to respond rapidly to crises while also supporting long-term solutions for displacement. Its innovative business model combines emergency aid, protection services, livelihood programs, and policy advocacy, ensuring holistic and sustainable impact. Guided by core values of humanity, inclusion, independence, neutrality, and accountability, DRC also prioritizes corporate social responsibility by championing ethical partnerships, environmental sustainability, and local community empowerment. For more information, visit www.drc.ngo.

Full-time

Deadline: 

13 Apr 2026

Accountability Specialist Job at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Job Description

DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as an Accountability Specialist.

The overall purpose of the role: The Accountability Specialist will lead the implementation of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) across DRC Uganda operations, ensure that the voices of people of concern are heard and integrated into program design and delivery. The position holder will strengthen a culture of accountability within DRC Uganda, ensuring compliance with DRC standards, Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), donor requirements, and Uganda-specific operational contexts.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Accountability Mechanism:

  • Implement and monitor DRC Uganda’s accountability framework, including Feedback and complaints Response Mechanisms (FCRM) at all operational sites.
  • Support programme team to develop content for Community Feedback Mechanism CFM awareness-raising and design attractive Information, Education & Communication (IEC) materials e.g. posters, brochures and business cards and make sure they are disseminated to the public.
  • With support of the MEAL Manager, continually aim to improve information sharing and participation with communities, support the design and roll out of innovative methods that increase the engagement and participation of persons of concern and stakeholders.
  • Ensure feedback channels are safe, accessible, inclusive, and culturally appropriate for all affected populations.
  • Regularly review and update AAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with Uganda’s context and DRC global standards.
  • Collaborate with MEAL, Information Management, and Program teams to improve accountability tools and materials.
  • Ensure timely documentation, referral, and closure of feedback and complaints in line with DRC Uganda’s CFM workflow, including immediate referral of protection-related concerns.
  • Collaborate with field Accountability focal points and ensure accurate data entry into the CFM database.

Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Conduct regular field visits to assess the effectiveness of accountability practices and identify gaps.
  • Produce weekly snapshots and monthly accountability reports highlighting trends, timeliness, and responsiveness to feedback.
  • Support analysis and reporting of feedback data to inform program adjustments and learning.
  • Work with Evidence and Learning teams to facilitate real-time learning and after-action reviews based on accountability findings.
  • General Support to DRC MEAL System
  • Support the proposal development process by identifying the budget/resources needed to establish and maintain the AAP systems and activities.
  • Ensure that relevant accountability SOPs are up-to date, translated into the locally used / common languages, and shared with all field offices.

Capacity Building:

  • Deliver training and mentoring for DRC staff and partners on accountability principles, Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), and feedback mechanisms.
  • Conduct regular visits to field locations and ensure relevant program staff are refreshed on accountability principles by organizing accountability and CFM sessions as needed.
  • Coordinate and liaise with DRC staff and partners to improve accountability practices generally and CFM accessibility for program participants, including establishing a broad understanding of the full function of the CFM amongst the communities we work with, DRC staff, partners, and service providers.
  • Promote best practices and continuous learning on accountability across all DRC Uganda programs.

Coordination and Representation:

  • Represent DRC Uganda in national AAP forums, inter-agency coordination meetings, and working groups.
  • Coordinate with program teams to integrate accountability into project design and implementation.
  • Collaborate with Protection, MEAL, and Program departments to ensure feedback informs decision-making, adaptive, and program quality.
  • Participate in the AAP Working Group meetings at national level.
  • Participate in UNHCR Hotline / Feedback Referrals & Resolution Mechanism (FRRM) Focal Point Working Group
  • Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

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. 

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Deadline: 13th April 2026

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