Danish Refugee Council Project Coordinator Jobs in Uganda;The Project Coordinator will oversee and lead implementation of a Coca Cola Foundationfunded project aimed at enhancing circularity in the plastic value chain, integrating marginalized waste collectors into formal systems, and creating safer, decent jobs. The role focuses on recycling plastic, empowering waste collectors, and strengthening the plastic value chain for economic advancement, working with 50% refugees and 50% host communities.ResponsibilitiesManagement & Coordination
Danish Refugee Council Project Coordinator Jobs in Uganda;
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Kenya team and manage fieldlevel activities in Uganda
Oversee implementation against contractual objectives, targets, and budgets
Ensure collaborative relationships with implementing partner Ecoplastile
Facilitate collaboration with government, INGOs, private sector, and community leaders
Represent DRC publicly at settlement and national levelsImplementation & Technical Support
Organize implementation of project targets with Ecoplastile and Kenya team
Supervise Uganda project team and maintain updated implementation plans
Ensure compliance with economic recovery and protection principles
Provide technical assistance during training, recycling, and entrepreneurship sessions
Deliver timely, highquality reports and contributions to MEAL requirements
Identify delivery risks and implement corrective action plans
Contribute to strategic direction and programme developmentMonitoring, Reporting & Documentation
Work with MEAL officer to monitor implementation against plans
Maintain communication with private sector actors and review partner reports
Ensure donor reports are prepared and submitted on time
Capture and disseminate lessons learned for knowledge sharing and advocacyBudget Management
Monitor project expenditure against budget and mitigate risks of variances
Liaise with Finance, Supply Chain, and HR for monthly program meetings
Ensure quality deliverables and compliance with (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});donor rules and guidelinesQualificationsEducation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field (required)
Master’s degree in related field (preferred)Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience leading social and economic inclusion/livelihood programming
At least 3 years’ experience in refugee contexts
Demonstrated experience integrating market and livelihoods assessments into strategies
Experience incorporating gender aspects into program design and implementation
Understanding of circular economy, climate adaptation, and mitigation measures
Knowledge of Uganda’s social, political, and economic context
Experience with VSLAs or similar savings groups
Proven capacitybuilding experience with staff and stakeholders
Strong project management, donor reporting, and proposal writing skillsSkills & Competencies
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines and work across diverse teams
Strong innovation and problemsolving in complex humanitarian environments
Familiarity with humanitarian coordination mechanisms and international standards
Excellent verbal and written EnglishCore Competencies
Core Competencies
Striving for excellence
Collaborating
Taking the lead
Communicating