Field Office Team Leader - Open to Ugandan Nationals Only

Generic responsibilities: 

• Provide day-to-day operational oversight of support functions (Finance, HR/Admin, Logistics) at Rhino Camp.

• Supervise support staff and ensure timely completion of support tasks.

• Provide remote and periodic in-person support to Kiryandongo support staff.

• Ensure proper filing, documentation, and adherence to NRC procedures within the support functions.

• Coordinate basic office administration tasks including utilities, supplies, office maintenance, and asset tracking.

• Support logistics processes including procurement follow-up, warehousing, transport, and asset management in line with NRC procedures.

• Support cash forecasting under the guidance of the HOS and Finance team.

• Maintain communication and coordination with support teams at Country Office for technical guidance.

• Prepare simple periodic operational reports for the HOS.

• Ensure staff compliance with NRC Code of Conduct, safeguarding, and operational policies.

• Support basic safety and security routines, including staff movement plans and incident reporting, in coordination with the Health & Safety/Access team

Specific responsibilities: 

• Manage daily office operations at Rhino, ensuring functional support systems to remaining project teams.

• Oversee logs in vehicle planning, fuel controls, generator usage, and office utilities. 

• Ensure timely submission of finance documents, payment requests, and monthly financial documentation to CO.

• Oversee procurement plans and ensure timely follow-up with suppliers and vendors. 

• Ensure timely submission of HR-related support documents (timesheets, leave plans, attendance registers). 

• Update and maintain inventory lists, stock cards, and asset registers.

• Support small-scale distributions, trainings, or field activities when required. 

• Facilitate field visits by CO staff or donors (when applicable). 

• Support minimal day-to-day security routines (NOT responsible for field-level security management or access strategy). 

• Identify operational issues and escalate to the HOS for decision-making. 

• Ensure operational coordination between Rhino and Kiryandongo support teams but not responsible for programme oversight, or advocacy

Please download the Team Leader Rhino JD.docx to learn more about the position

Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. 

Professional competencies for this position: 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in support functions (Finance, Logistics, Admin) in humanitarian or development settings

• Bachelors in business administration

• Experience supervising staff or teams

• Knowledge of Support procedures (asset management, procurement basics, finance documentation, HR procedures)

• Strong administrative and coordination skills

• Fluency in English

Desired

• Master’s degree in business administration, Logistics, Accounting, or related

• Experience working with remote teams

• Knowledge of the operational context in Uganda (West Nile preferred)

Behavioural Competencies

• Planning and delivering results

• Managing resources effectively

• Empowering and building trust

• Communicating with impact and respect

What we offer

• Duty station: Rhino Base Camp
• Contract: national contract, 12 months (extension possible, dependent on funding)
• Travel: Frequent travel to the project sites
• Salary/benefits: grade 6 on NRC’s national salary scale. 
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• For current NRC staff, use your official nrc email address when applying.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest
• Application is online only; Qualified Ugandan Nationals only.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position, as a result only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please Note:

1. NRC does not at any stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization.
2. NRC is committed to protecting staff and the people we serve within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. NRC has specific policies, including our Code of Conduct, PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, Suppliers, consultants and other stakeholders and has Zero Tolerance towards any breach. Any candidate offered a job with NRC will be expected to sign NRC’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as part of their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
3. NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
4. NRC is committed to a diverse workforce through Diversity Equity and Inclusion; therefore, Qualified Female Candidates, Refugees and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian Organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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NRC’s programme in Uganda has a community-based approach and uses protection analysis to inform the response and target the most vulnerable refugees and host communities. The programme is multisector and anchored mainly on market-based interventions, with expertise in education, protection, livelihood and food security (LFS), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) promotion, shelter and information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). NRC is present in all larger refugee hosting districts. Scaling up our activities with the hard-to-reach populations is our priority, resulting in an integrated urban programme, among other activities. 

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC