DRC Uganda is currently looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as Shelter Assistants (03).
The overall purpose of the role:
The Shelter Assistant will be responsible for supporting the implementation of shelter-related activities under the OCHA-funded cash and protection project implemented by DRC. The role holder will also support beneficiary verification, delivery of cash for shelter assistance, monitoring of shelter interventions, and coordination with community structures and protection teams to ensure that assistance reaches vulnerable households in a timely, accountable, and protection-sensitive manner.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Beneficiary Identification and Verification
Support the identification and verification of vulnerable households eligible for shelter support in line with agreed project targeting criteria.
Conduct household verification visits and technical assessments to confirm shelter needs and eligibility.
Support the validation of beneficiary information and documentation prior to assistance delivery.
Coordinate with protection teams and community structures to identify persons with specific shelter needs.
Cash for Shelter Implementation
Support the onboarding of beneficiaries receiving cash for shelter assistance.
Facilitate the disbursement process for cash for shelter transfers in coordination with programme and finance teams.
Support verification of shelter improvements prior to the release of the second tranche of cash assistance.
Ensure beneficiaries clearly understand the purpose of the shelter cash assistance and their responsibilities.
Monitoring and Technical Support
Conduct regular monitoring visits to households receiving shelter assistance to assess progress of shelter improvements.
Support post-distribution monitoring activities in coordination with MEAL teams.
Document implementation challenges and provide feedback to programme teams to improve project delivery.
Support collection of evidence on shelter outcomes and beneficiary satisfaction.
Community Engagement and Accountability
Support community sensitization activities related to shelter assistance and eligibility criteria.
Ensure beneficiaries are informed about available complaints and feedback mechanisms.
Receive and refer beneficiary feedback and complaints through established channels.
Coordination and Reporting
Coordinate with community leaders, settlement authorities, and relevant stakeholders during implementation.
Maintain accurate records of shelter beneficiaries, verification reports, and monitoring findings.
Contribute to activity reports and support documentation of project progress.
Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor
About you
To be successful in this role, you must have at least 2 years of experience in shelter programming, preferably in a humanitarian setting. Moreover, we also expect the following.
Required
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or any related field
Experience supporting cash-based shelter interventions.
Familiarity with humanitarian shelter standards and protection-sensitive programming.
Strong community engagement and communication skills.
Knowledge of both written & Spoken English
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, Rhinocamp, Imvepi
Start date: April 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: 18th March 2026
Please note that this position is subject to funding approval
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.
