We are seeking a Peacebuilding Programme Expert to be based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a period of 12 months with a possibility of extension for a maximum total length of 36 months.
This is a French speaking role and to be eligible to apply, you need to be fluent in both French and English (written and verbal), have a relevant higher education degree in Management, international development, Economics and rural development, peace and conflict studies, business administration studies, Programme/project management studies, or other relevant field.
The successful candidate will also need to have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in d both public and private sectors (national or international organizations, including AU/UN), (academia, non-governmental sector, corporate) and Proven track record in the areas of governance, conflict prevention, human rights and peacebuilding, including in crisis and fragile contexts;
Under the direct supervision of the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission and Head of the AU Mission (African Union) in the DRC, the Peacebuilding programme Expert shall provide technical support on the peacebuilding programme content and implementation of the Peacebuilding Policy development.
To be eligible to apply, you must be an African Citizen. Please note that only applications made in English will be considered and please include all education and career history within your application. In addition, you can upload your CV should you wish.
Duties and responsibilities
- To provide policy and programming technical support on peacebuilding in DRC;
- To undertake continuous analysis on peacebuilding opportunities and initiatives to inform policy and programs in collaboration with UN mission, UN agencies and other stakeholders in DRC
- To provide technical expertise on the AU strategic initiatives responding to post-reconstruction and peacebuilding
- To identify areas of programmatic/project engagement with national stakeholders and international actors to prevent conflict, reduce violence in communities and promote sustainable development
- To provide programme management technical support in result-oriented manner, ensuring synergy with other stakeholders and sustaining strategic partnership for resource mobilisation
- To provide continuous analysis on political developments and conflict dynamics to inform policy and programs in collaboration with the UN
- To coordinate and provide programmatic technical support to other colleagues in the areas of PCRD, SSR, Human Rights and Gender
- To explore strategic partnership and collaboration, with development partners, UN agencies and Government for resources mobilization and provide technical support to ensure delivery of programme results
- To support deepening of result-based management in providing technical guidance in the design and implementation of programme/projects M&E frameworks and plans, ensuring alignment of programme results frameworks and M&E plans to the AU Results frameworks
- To ensure AULO/RDC quality and standards are maintained in the development of the integrated workplans and project documents, and in the progress and annual narrative reports
- To carry out other duties as required.
Qualifications and experience
- A higher education degree in Management, international development, Economics and rural development, peace and conflict studies, business administration studies, Programme/project management studies, or other relevant field
- A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in d both public and private sectors (national or international organisations, including AU/UN), (academia, non-governmental sector, corporate), with increasing level of responsibility
- Experience in post-conflict environment
- Experience in peacebuilding at both strategic and operational levels
- Experience of programming; partnership development and resource mobilisation
- Excellent coordination, negotiating and communication skills and ability to mobilise support from a wide range of partners (public, private, academic, civil society, business community leaders)
- Proven track record in the areas of governance, conflict prevention, human rights and peacebuilding, including in crisis and fragile contexts.
Skills:
Innovation/initiative:
The ability to make new and useful ideas work.
Communication:
The ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.
Delivery:
The ability to get things done while exercising good judgment.
Technical/Functional:
The ability to support peace processes to facilitate recovery and development, translates substantive expertise in conflict prevention concepts and principles and ability into corporate strategy and programmes, ability to identify and organize programmes and projects to implement solutions and generate resources, and ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside (Programmes/projects) or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
Application procedures and CV registration: Kindly submit your CV and application in English and include your full name as written in your passport. It is expected that you build a CV in our recruitment system by completing your personal information, education, professional work history, language skills, and other relevant sections in the fields available. Attached CV’s will not be reviewed.
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC requires staff members who travel on an international contract to the field to undergo an medical examination with our medical provider. Employees must produce a Health Clearance Certificate before departure stating that there are no relevant health concerns. If staff are unable to provide this, NRC reserves the right to terminate the Contract of Employment.
About the Team
NORCAP solves key challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, in order to better protect vulnerable people’s lives and rights. We build partnerships and projects with national and international organisations and stakeholders. Skilled NORCAP experts contribute to developing partners’ capacity – to identify and address challenges, improve collaboration and encourage new and innovative approaches. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.
How to apply
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You must be a African citizen to be eligable to apply.
Application procedures and CV registration: Kindly submit your CV and application in English and include your full name as written in your passport. It is expected that you build a CV in our recruitment system by completing your personal information, education, professional work history, language skills, and other relevant sections in the fields available. Attached CV’s will not be reviewed.