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DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as MEAL Assistant. 

Project Background  

The objective of the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) programme is to enhance climate resilience among women, men, and youth in both refugee and host communities, and to promote inclusive, cohesive, and environmentally sustainable development in refugee-affected areas, aligned with local priorities. URRI is funded by the Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala.  

The overall purpose of the role:   

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant will be responsible for conducting/implementing comprehensive monitoring, evaluation and learning initiatives of DRC program in Bidibidi, to ensure that Project activities meet the highest standards possible, and contribute to improving the capacity resilience of persons of concerns in West Nile.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

  • Prepare annual project monitoring plan 

  • Develop and share with all sectors performance indicators 

  • Conduct routine project implementation monitoring and share monthly monitoring reports  

  • Conduct baseline assessment, midterm and endline evaluation for all new projects 

  • Represent DRC in joint partners' coordination meetings and performance monitoring and assessments.

  • Conduct data quality, take lead in data management, reporting and presenting the report before stakeholders. 

  • Take lead in identifying and/or conducting learning events 

  • Take lead in documenting key success stories, best practices and lessons from projects 

  • Track Resilience Design Indicators 

About you  

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 2 years of MEAL experience with an international humanitarian organization or NGO field. Moreover, we also expect the following.

Required 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social sciences or related field. 

  • Technical skills in monitoring and evaluation and experience with both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.  

  • Analytical, presentation, and report writing skills.  

  • Experience using software applications such as Excel, Access, or statistics software such as SPSS, STATA.  

  • Previous experience with electronic or mobile data collection  

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.   

  • Excellent skills in the use of computers (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).  

Desirable  

  • Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operational area. 

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 

  • Start date: July 2026 

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: 23rd June 2026 

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process. All recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices that are globally acceptable. Henceforth, should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo. 

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DRC as an employer

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

  • Professionalism, impact & expertise
  • Humanitarian approach & the work we do
  • Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
  • Culture, values & strong leadership
  • Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.