To be successful in this role, you must have basic understanding of environmental restoration practices and participatory community development approach. Moreover, we also expect the following.

Required

Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Environmental Science, Community Development, or related fields. A Bachelor’s degree holder should have at least 3 years, and a Diploma holder at least 5 years of practical field experience in the mobilization of communities and implementation of projects within a local or international non-governmental organization (INGO).

Experience in the mobilization of communities for participatory activities

Experience in the implementation of ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, and natural resource management projects using the labor-intensive approach

Experience in managing the workforce and community members

Fluent in written and spoken English

Desirable

Experience working with refugees and host communities

Ability to speak basic Lugbara, Madi,Alur,Luo or Arabic

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.

Designation of Duty Station: Obongi, Moyo, Yumbe, Koboko, Madi Okollo, Terego

Start date: January 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent electronically will not be considered.

Kindly note that successful candidates will only be contacted after donor approval

Closing date for applications: 1st December 2025

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.