About DRC:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

Job Summary: The Best Interest Determination Assistant/BID will be providing support for the implementation of Danish Refugee Council Program with periodic travel to the project areas. The BID Assistant is responsible and reports to the Child Protection Officer and in his absence to the Protection and community service Coordinator. The BID Assistant is directly responsible for the implementation of quality BIA/ BID processes as a tool for child protection and ensure that the following outputs under child protection are met; Best Interest determination processes in place and functional, Prevention and Response Services for children at risk. The incumbent is also responsible for complying with donors and internal DRC reporting and accountability policies and procedures. He/She also supports the protection sector in quality implementation of child protection thematic areas in synergy with larger protection and community services components which constitute the overall DRC program in Kyaka.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the identification of children at risk
Carrying out BIAs and BIDs
Follow-up on BID panels’ recommendations
Conduct case management
Provide psycho-social support through counselling
Up hold principles and ethical considerations and legal frame works for child protection.
Tasked with the identification of alternative /care arrangement; fostering etc.
In charge of advocating for children’s rights.
Support protection, community services activities and other sectors when called upon
Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Best Interest Determination Assistant/BID job placement must hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Development studies, Social Sciences and Social Work/Administration, Education, etc.
One to two years’ experience in labour based infrastructure projects in a busy organization, preferably in an NGO setting.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications including;
A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
All applications should be sent to administrator@drcuganda.org clearly indicating position name in the subject line.

Deadline: 26th April 2017