NRC is running an Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other persons affected by displacement in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The programme focuses on Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights, Legal Civil Documentation (LCD), and protection of those affected by displacement. The long-term objective of the programme is to contribute to the achievement of durable solutions and improved protection and living conditions for NRC’s target group. The programme’s HLP activities currently focus on raising awareness of HLP rights and laws, facilitating access to land, and peaceful resolution of conflicts related to land, and concurrent LCD activities seek to improve access to civil documentation to support the enjoyment of civil rights. The recruitment of this position is subject to funding.
Job description
Provide overall management and supervision of the ICLA activities in Eastern DRC
Further develop and improve the ICLA programme
Contribute to strengthening the position of NRC in DRC
Monitor and evaluate the activities, ensure high technical quality and synergies
Analyse the HLP context, development of HLP and LCD activities, and adapt the program accordingly
Developing and refining synergies and multi-sector activities with other programmes
Identify appropriate intervention in urban context
Develop and improve strategies for the ICLA project, identify trends in conditions/standards and donor priorities, and assess better ways to assist
Prepare proposals, budget and reports
Training and development of staff and partners
Ensure adherence to the ICLA tools and handbooks, and other NRC policies
Develop partnerships in the humanitarian community and coordinate with authorities at provincial and ministry level
Represent the programme at a high level of authority with national authorities, donors and international organisations
Qualifications
Relevant university degree, preferably political science or law combined with relevant professional experience
Core competency (ICLA) expertise, including on HLP rights, Collaborative Dispute Resolution and Civil Documentation
Experience in managing and building capacity of staff
Experience in running workshops and training of trainers
Experience from protection work in displacement and return settings, in urban and rural area
Experience in gender issues and programming
Experience engaging in/related to legal reform processes
Knowledge of the context in DRC
Political and cultural awareness, and experience working in complex and volatile contexts
Proven communication, interpersonal, representation, and negotiation skills
Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal
Valid international driver’s license
Personal qualities
Ability to work both in a team and with limited supervision
Managing resources to optimize results
Strategic thinking
Initiating actions and change
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environments
We offer
Contract period: 12 months
Start date: May 2015
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
Duty station will be Goma with 70% travel to the field locations and this is a non family posting. Recreational and social facilities are limited, and accommodation is modest. International staff members are required to live in joint accommodation.
