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 active in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2001. Its programs in the country focus on Education, Rapid Response to Population Movements (RRM), Protection and Humanitarian Mediation, Shelter, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH), Information, Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), as well as Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) for displaced populations, returnees and host communities.
Through its Shelter and Infrastructure interventions, NRC works to improve the living conditions of displaced persons, returnees, and vulnerable host communities. The actions implemented aim to guarantee immediate access to dignified, inclusive, and suitable housing and infrastructure in safe spaces to meet the specific needs of affected households.
Interventions include the construction and rehabilitation of shelters (emergency, transitional, or locally improved), the construction and renovation of classrooms and community infrastructure, and the distribution of essential household items. NRC also provides technical support to households and communities to promote more sustainable, resilient, and humanitarian-compliant housing solutions, while fostering community mobilization and participation.
1. Roles and responsibilities
- Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, tools, manuals and guidelines;
- Shelter staff management;
- Contribute to the development of country, zone and program strategy, initiate and participate in the relevant development of projects;
- Coordinate and manage the implementation of Shelter projects (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with donor proposals, strategy and requirements;
- Implement the technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects;
- Provide regular progress reports to Area Managers and the Shelter & Settlements Specialist;
- Ensure that projects target beneficiaries who are most in need of protection, explore and evaluate new/alternative ways to provide assistance;
- Develop and manage project budgets in cooperation with Core Competencies Specialists (CCs) and coordinate across with other NRC CCs;
- Ensure capacity building for staff and transfer key skills;
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/groups/working groups;
- Promote the rights of IDPs/refugees and returnees/repatriates in accordance with the advocacy strategy.
2. Skills
1. Professional skills
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a field of technical expertise in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- At least 2 years of expertise in the Shelter field (as a project manager or similar responsibilities).
- Documented results related to the responsibilities of the position.
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field of civil engineering (construction), architecture, construction or a related field of expertise.
- Work experience in complex and volatile environments.
- Knowledge of one’s own leadership skills/profiles.
- Fluency in French, both written and spoken, and proficiency in English are an asset.
Context-specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of the Eastern region of Congo.
- Experience in team capacity building.
- Experience in emergency projects is required.
- Prior experience with emergency donors and at least one United Nations agency, BHA, etc. is required.
- Technical knowledge and experience of the behavior change process in a humanitarian context.
- Technical knowledge and experience of the community engagement process in a humanitarian context.
- Experience in construction and water distribution systems within a complex hydrogeological context is desirable.
- Experience in the field of shelter in a humanitarian context is required.
- An understanding of SPHERE minimum standards in the shelter/NFIs sector (CVA In kind) and on sanitation aspects is required.
Experience working with local partners (location)
2. Behavioral Skills
- Managing insecure environments
- Strengthening capacities and building trust
- Initiating action and change
- Strategic thinking
- Empowering and building trust among employees
- Influencer
- Initiating action and change
- Analytical skills
Please find attached the JD- Shelter & Settlement Project Manager DR Congo Goma.pdf
3. What we offer
- National Contract : 6-month fixed-term contract
- NRC scale: 8
- Duty station: DR Congo, Goma NK
- A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their field.
Learn about the benefits of working with NRC
Important information:
- 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.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that assists people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff members work in crises across 40 countries, providing vital, long-term assistance to millions of people each year.
Watch this short video to see NRC in action.
We are looking for people passionate about helping refugees and displaced persons. Are you one of those people? If so, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- to perform demanding and professional work, often in difficult contexts
- Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
- to be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity
How to apply
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