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Field Coordinator job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) | Apply Now
Are you looking for administrative jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Field Coordinator job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
About the Organisation
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting the rights of displaced people and supporting them with shelter, education, legal assistance, food security, and livelihoods in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Known for its neutrality, professionalism, and impactful fieldwork, NRC has earned global recognition and trust, especially in conflict-affected regions across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. The organization fosters an inclusive, mission-driven work culture that values courage, innovation, and collaboration, offering employees a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal growth, global mobility, and remote work where applicable.
Since its establishment in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II, NRC has evolved into a strategic global actor that adapts to emerging humanitarian crises through forward-thinking approaches such as digital cash transfer systems, needs-based response models, and community engagement frameworks. Operating in over 30 countries with thousands of staff and volunteers, NRC is anchored in core values of dedication, transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. Its commitment to corporate social responsibility is reflected in sustainable programming, advocacy for displaced populations, and efforts to influence international policy for long-term change. To learn more or get involved, visit the official website at www.nrc.no.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Kiryandongo, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Field Coordinator job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Job Description
Job Title: Field Coordinator
Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Duty Station: Kiryandongo, Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Manage support staff at field office level
Manage day to day HR & Admin, finance, logistics and security tasks of the field office
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, procedures and SOPs/guidelines
Ensure adherence to Security and Risk Management policy and procedures
Coordinate and assist with budgets and costs for the field office’s shared costs and support functions
Provide support in the training and development of staff
Provide support to project implementation at field office level
Coordinate representation meetings with the UN, partners and authorities
Promote the rights of persons we serve in line with the advocacy strategy
Specific responsibilities
In charge with the support of the all stake holder’s relationship/coordination management with the area with the support of the Area manager and Core Competency (CC) coordinators
In charge of the programs support functions/access for programs related/security within his or her area of operations with the guidance of the Area Manager
In charge of internal and external representations meetings with the support of the Area Manager in his or her area of operations
In charge of the bases over all operations managements in the absence of the Area Manager/Act as NRC representative at field level with the backup of the Area manager
Ensure that all organizational policies are understood and being followed by NRC staff in the field location. These include financial, Human resource, security, logistics, standard Operational procedures and Employee Terms and Conditions.
Oversee and coordinate the management of the field office support budgets and perform Executive monitoring of the program budget, and ensure sufficient budget management tools are in place for the field office.
Participate in programme review reviewing and updating humanitarian needs of host community and refugees
Participate in the Grants Opening Meeting, after action review meeting, quarterly review meeting and ensure the project cycle management is followed by all CC with the project location.
Ensure strong donor compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and quality control procedures are understood and entrenched in all Core Competency projects and honestly raise challenges and issues faced at the field level to Project Coordinators and Area Manager.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation and management position in a humanitarian, recovery or development context
Experience in financial, asset and human resources management, budgeting and administration
Knowledge of at least two of the following program areas: cash-based interventions, food security and livelihoods, protection, ICLA.
Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Experience developing proposals and project budgets
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Written and oral fluency in English
Context related skills, knowledge and experience.
University Degree (Bachelor’s) in a Project Planning and Management, Social Work and Social Administration, Adult and Community Education, Development Studies or a related field.
Post graduate or Masters Qualification will be added Advantage
At least five years of experience from working as a Project or Support Manager in a humanitarian /recovery
Documented results in supporting smooth Project Implementation from start to closure
Previous experience from working in complex refugee or internally displaced context required
Experience with start-up and development of transitional programs from emergency to development
Experience in setting up emergency operations
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan applicants should apply online at the Apply Button below.
Deadline: 11th February 2025
