Background

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an international non-governmental organisation of Norwegian origin, present in more than 25 countries worldwide. NRC has been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2001. Its programmes focus on the sectors of Education, Rapid Response to Population Movements (RRMP), Protection and Humanitarian Mediation, Shelter, EHA (Shelter/Wash), and Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in favour of populations forced to move.

Role and responsibilities

The main role of the Protection Cluster Co-coordinator is to facilitate the coordination in the National Protection Cluster in DRC. The role will closely work with NRC protection, programme and advocacy units to ensure relevant information-sharing on protection, advocacy and programmatic discussions and processes (e.g. the humanitarian programme cycle).

Generic responsibilities

1. Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
2. Promote and support accountability to affected populations
3. Promote protection mainstreaming
4. Compliment the lead agency in monitoring, reporting and analysis
5. Support advocacy and resource mobilization

Jointly with UNHCR Protection Cluster coordinator:

6. Facilitate and co-chair meetings for the National Protection Cluster, ensuring agreement and follow-through of key decisions and action points; and contribute to inter-cluster coordination and planning.

7. Contribute to the regular analysis of protection needs, the coordination of protection activities and the monitoring of their impact.Encourage and promote NGO participation in Cluster decision-making through regular meetings and Strategic Advisory Group (SAG).

8. Support the development of evidence-based advocacy initiatives, identify key advocacy concerns and consolidate policy positions amongst protection actors.​​​​​​

9. Ensure coordination and information sharing with Protection Cluster member, UN counterparts, donor, government and other stakeholders related to protection issues, situation analysis, gaps, planning and funding processes.

10. Support the revision and implementation of the Protection Cluster strategy and associated work plan, contribute to key humanitarian processes (HNO, HRP, Pooled Fund allocations) and monitor cluster’s progresses and outcomes.

11. Support capacity building of Protection Cluster members and other relevant stakeholders, design/adapt and promote protection resources (guidance, tools and training packs) and facilitate trainings and workshops with a focus on protection analysis and protection mainstreaming.

12. Support the establishment of Protection Information Management (PIM) system to identify and address field-based protection concerns and ensure the development of relevant, appropriate and useful PIM products for cluster coordination and advocacy purposes.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience working on protection related issues in humanitarian emergencies, including inter-agency work and provision of technical advice to field teams- including any of the sub-sectors (GBV, CP, HLP)
• Excellent understanding of protection issues in emergency contexts and displacement situations and detailed knowledge of humanitarian principles, guidelines for humanitarian assistance, and relevant international legal frameworks
• Sound understanding of humanitarian coordination, funding, and leadership mechanisms and experience working with the Protection Cluster or sector coordination
• Strong leadership, coordination, and inter-personal skills, working well both in teams and independently
• Strong research, analytical, planning and drafting skills
• Excellent advocacy and representation skills including the development of strong interpersonal relationships to facilitate communication within the Cluster
• Experience developing and delivering protection training, and good presentation skills in French/ English
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Fluency in both written and verbal French and French
• Self-motivated and excellent observer of protection issues in the country

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of the context in DRC is a must
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet short deadlines and travel within DRC at short notice to support field operations
• Highly reliable, mature and able to work independently as well as in a team
• Proven communication, interpersonal, representation, and negotiation skills
• Culturally sensitive, with the ability to work within different cultural contexts
• Flexible, creative and co-operative, and a sense of humor is an asset

Behavioral competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies and the following are essential for this position:

• Analysing
• Strategic thinking
• Empowering and building trust
• Working with people
• Communication with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environments

What We Offer

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative

• 12 months contract-possibility of renewal based on funding
• Grade 8 on NRC slary scale
• Location: Kinshasa
• An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
• A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields

You find the job description here: JD Cluster Prot Coordinateur Aug.2022.docx

Deadline to apply: 29/08/2022

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