Durable Solutions Technical Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), which is dedicated to helping people forced to flee. Established in 1946, NRC operates in over 30 countries worldwide, providing assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons. The organization focuses on various areas including education, shelter, and livelihoods, aiming to ensure that displaced individuals can rebuild their lives and regain their rights. NRC is committed to humanitarian principles and works closely with local communities and stakeholders to deliver effective programs.

Job Overview:
The Durable Solutions Technical Officer will play a crucial role in supporting and implementing durable solutions programs in the Mueda Area Office. This position focuses on economic and market systems, economic inclusion, sustainable value chains, and cash and voucher assistance (CVA). The officer will work under the leadership of the Area Manager and Durable Solutions Coordinator, ensuring adherence to NRC policies and guidelines while managing a delegated portfolio of projects. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and documenting ideas for technical improvement and program development, ensuring that projects effectively target beneficiaries in need and promote the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Durable Solutions Technical Officer will be responsible for conducting technical assessments, participating in community mobilization activities, and organizing the distribution of durable solutions-related inputs, including cash and voucher assistance. The officer will ensure that projects align with the defined target population in the durable solutions strategy and will participate in the design and execution of work plans. Additionally, the officer will maintain transparency in the reconciliation of deliveries, support training processes for beneficiaries and team members, and regularly report on project progress and challenges to the DS Coordinator and Area Manager. Coordination with logistics and finance teams is essential, and the officer must work with a gender and protection lens, incorporating environmental and nutritional sensitivity into all plans and activities.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of experience working on projects related to market systems strengthening and economic inclusion in humanitarian or recovery contexts. Previous experience in complex and volatile environments is essential. Fluency in spoken and written Portuguese is mandatory, along with knowledge of English and local languages spoken in Northern Cabo Delgado, particularly in the Mueda district. A university-level education in fields related to business, financial inclusion, law, sustainability, or employability is desired. A commitment to humanitarian principles and NRC's core values is also required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a minimum of a university degree in relevant fields such as business, financial inclusion, law/legal studies, sustainability, or employability. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of economic inclusion and market systems within the humanitarian context.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience in projects that involve market systems strengthening and economic inclusion approaches. Candidates should have a proven track record of working in humanitarian or recovery contexts, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex and volatile environments effectively.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written Portuguese is mandatory for this role. Knowledge of English is also required, and familiarity with local languages spoken in Northern Cabo Delgado, especially in the Mueda district, is considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Mueda, Mozambique, and may involve working in challenging environments. The role is full-time, and the successful candidate will be expected to adhere to NRC's Terms of Employment, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Policy, Code of Conduct, and other relevant guidelines. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from vulnerable groups.