DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL UGANDA JOBS 2026 – MEAL ASSISTANT VACANCY (BIDIBIDI REFUGEE SETTLEMENT | URRI PROGRAMME)

Danish Refugee Council is recruiting a highly qualified and motivated professional to join its Uganda team as a MEAL Assistant under the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) Programme. The role focuses on monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, and data-driven programme improvement in refugee and host communities in Northern Uganda.

PROJECT BACKGROUND – URRI PROGRAMME

The Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) aims to:

Enhance climate resilience among women, men, and youth.
Strengthen inclusive, cohesive, and sustainable development.
Support refugee and host communities in West Nile and surrounding regions.
Align development efforts with local priorities.
Improve resilience outcomes for persons of concern in Uganda.

The programme is funded by the Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala.

POSITION TITLE

MEAL Assistant (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Assistant)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The MEAL Assistant will support comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities for programmes implemented by Danish Refugee Council in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement.

The role ensures that project activities meet high-quality standards and contribute to improving the resilience capacity of persons of concern in West Nile.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare annual project monitoring plans.
Develop and share project performance indicators across all sectors.
Conduct routine project implementation monitoring and produce monthly monitoring reports.
Conduct baseline, midterm, and endline evaluations for new projects.
Represent DRC in joint partner coordination meetings and performance monitoring assessments.
Lead data quality assurance, data management, reporting, and presentation to stakeholders.
Identify and lead learning events within the programme.
Document success stories, best practices, and lessons learned.
Track resilience design indicators and ensure data accuracy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in:
- Statistics
- Economics
- Social Sciences
- or related field
Minimum of 2 years MEAL experience in an international NGO or humanitarian organization.
Strong skills in:
- Monitoring & Evaluation systems
- Quantitative and qualitative data collection
- Data analysis and reporting
Experience using:
- MS Excel, MS Access
- SPSS or STATA
- Mobile/electronic data collection tools
Strong report writing and presentation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Knowledge of local languages in the operational area.

CORE COMPETENCIES (DRC VALUES)

Striving for Excellence – Deliver quality results efficiently.
Collaborating – Work effectively with partners and stakeholders.
Taking the Lead – Show initiative and ownership.
Communicating – Share information clearly and effectively.
Demonstrating Integrity – Uphold ethical standards and safeguarding principles.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Contract Duration: 6 months
Band: NM I
Duty Station: Bidibidi Refugee Settlement
Start Date: July 2026
Terms: As per Danish Refugee Council national employment conditions.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must submit:

Cover letter
Updated CV (maximum 4 pages, English)

Applications must be submitted online only (email applications will not be accepted).

APPLICATION DEADLINE

23rd June 2026

MEAL Assistant

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DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL UGANDA JOBS 2026 – MEAL ASSISTANT VACANCY (BIDIBIDI REFUGEE SETTLEMENT | URRI PROGRAMME)

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