Context
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an international non-governmental organization of Norwegian origin, present in more than 25 countries worldwide. It has been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2001. Its programs focus on the sectors of Education, Rapid Response to Population Movements (RRMP), Humanitarian Mediation and Social Cohesion, Shelter, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH), and Information, Counseling, and Legal Assistance (ICLA) for displaced populations.
Ituri is a province located in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It lies further north and shares borders with Uganda and South Sudan.
The security situation in the province is one of the most critical in the country. Around fifteen armed groups are still active in the province. These include local armed groups (Codeco, Zaïre, FPIC, FRPI, Mai-Mai, etc.) and one international actor, the ADF, known to originate from neighboring Uganda.
NRC’s office in Ituri has around sixty staff members. The projects implemented address issues in the following sectors: Education, Rapid Response to Population Movements (RRMP), Protection from violence, Shelter, WASH (Shelter/WASH), and Information, Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).
Since 2022, NRC has strengthened its activities in Mahagi, notably with the Nashiriki Protection project.
This year, phase 2 of the project was launched for a duration of 18 months. Furthermore, the Mahagi sub-base supports activities in the Education, Shelter, ICLA, WASH, Protection and Livelihoods – Food Security sectors in the Mahagi territory and also covers the Djugu and Aru territories in the northeast.
What you will do:
The Area Manager oversees all aspects of NRC presence, team management, security, reputation, and operational quality in North Kivu. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with NRC’s national strategy, rules, and procedures.
The Area Manager reports directly to the Country Director. They ensure that implemented programs are delivered on time, are of excellent quality, and maintain a cost-to-program ratio that meets the expectations of donors and the organization.
- Supervise and mentor senior staff in their area of ​​implementation
- Participate in the NRC leadership team in the DRC (CMG)
- Comply with and respect NRC policies, procedures and guidelines
- Oversee grant management in the area, in accordance with NRC rules
- Conduct monthly monitoring of the implementation level and expenditure level of all NRC projects in the area
- Responsible for implementing high-quality, cost-effective programs that target beneficiaries most in need of protection
Professional skills:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior area manager or project manager role within a humanitarian or recovery context.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in humanitarian work, preferably within non-governmental organizations
- Experience working in complex and unstable environments
- Knowledge of the context of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Knowledge of North Kivu is an advantage.
- Expertise in one or more of NRC’s key competencies (Shelter, WASH, Education, ICLA, Protection and Humanitarian Mediation, Emergency etc…).
- Proven results in previous positions with similar responsibilities
- Knowledge of one’s own leadership skills / profile
- Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken. Swahili is an asset.
Please find the full job description here.
What we offer:
Contract: Fixed-term contract of 12 months
NRC Congo: Grade 10 international
Location: Bunia, DR Congo
An opportunity to link your career to a compelling cause
A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their field
Important information about the application process:
To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
When creating your profile, enter your full name as it appears on your passport.
Fill in all fields required by the system regarding experience, work history, and education.
Submit your application and CV in French or English, making sure to attach your latest CV.
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 posting will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive numerous applications for each vacancy.
If you have any questions about this role, please email cwa.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject.
Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
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.
Watch this short video to see NRC in action.
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.
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
How to apply
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