Protection Assistant-Distribution
Join DRC Uganda as a Protection Assistant-Distribution to ensure effective distribution of relief items.
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Overview
Join DRC Uganda as a Protection Assistant-Distribution to ensure effective distribution of relief items.
You have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection and NFI distribution programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
- Experience in distribution and protection interventions in line with Refugees operation with PSN assistance.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental organizations.
- Good self-organization and basic management skills.
- Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects.
- Knowledge of the local languages spoken by South Sudanese and Congolese Refugee Communities (desirable).
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Protection Assistant-Distribution.
The overall purpose of the role:
The Distribution Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that Persons of Concern are provided in dignity with Non-Food Items (NFIs) such as apparels, NHM and, any other Core Relief Items (CRI). With Support of the Distribution Officer and the Base Manager, ensure items are prepositioned, distributed and accounted for in a timely manner and in accordance with DRCs Code of Conduct guidelines while serving refugee Community.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Project development, implementation and reporting
Prepare distribution lists for Non-Food Items (NFIs)/Core Relief Items (CRIs) with support of the Distribution Officer.
Work closely with the Distribution Officer or designate staff to mobilize beneficiaries before actual distribution.
Distribute CRIs and NFIs to the beneficiaries while following UNHCR standard scale and DRC distribution tools.
Ensure that balances of items are returned back to store immediately after distribution and reconciled while using DRC return way bill.
Prepare daily and occasional distribution updates for items distributed and share reports with distribution officer or assigned staff for review.
Ensure proper filling of distribution lists and reports as per the DRC filling system.
While distributing, the position holder shall identify and refer all protection cases for litigation, support and assistance, which may include child protection, SGBV etc.
Load, offload distribution items at the distribution sites and or the warehouse.
Set/prepare and gazette the distribution points.
Coordination and representation
Represent DRC and actively participate in the local distribution working groups and any other meeting as requested.
Close co-ordination in project implementation with partners (UN agencies and national/international NGOs), including referrals, community services gap analysis, advocacy.
Work closely with the other program components to maximize program output and impact.
Staff development and management
Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the Distribution Volunteers within the operational area.
Supervise performance of the distribution volunteers on a daily basis
- Conduct field-mentoring through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers
- Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles on accountability.
Support management team to:
Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures for Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration.
Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct and principles of accountability.
Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Contribute to the daily quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and interventions.
Identify, document and disseminate relevant project success, challenges and follow up on implementation of project’s action points
Assist in participatory needs i.e. post distribution monitoring exercises
On request, perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors in order to allow the organization to function optimally.
Adhere to DRC’s code of conduct
About you
To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection and NFI distribution programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.. Moreover, we also expect the following.
Required
A Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
Experience in distribution and protection interventions in line with Refugees operation with PSN assistance.
Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
Good communication skills.
Computer skills.
Good self-organization and basic management skills.
Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the local languages spoken by South Sudanese and Congolese Refugee Communities.
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: 5 months
Band: NM I2
Designation of Duty Station: Bidibidi
Start date: May 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: 21st April 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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you successfully managed a distribution project for humanitarian assistance. What were the outcomes? | This question assesses your project management skills and the impact of your actions. | Focus on specific challenges you faced and how you overcame them to achieve successful distribution. |
| How do you ensure that beneficiaries receive non-food items fairly and with dignity? | The interviewer wants to understand your commitment to ethical standards in humanitarian work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share your experience working with NGOs or UN agencies? What role did you play? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to mobilize beneficiaries before a distribution event? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to advocate for the needs of your clients. What was the result? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where you suspect a case of exploitation among beneficiaries? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use to maintain organized records of distributions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure communication among team members during a distribution event? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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