Durable Solutions Coordinator
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a humanitarian organization that was established to protect the rights of people forced to flee. NRC has been operational since 1946 and has a presence in multiple countries around the world, focusing on providing assistance to displaced individuals and communities. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that displaced people can find durable solutions to their situations, including safe return, local integration, or resettlement. NRC employs thousands of staff globally and operates in various sectors, including education, shelter, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and legal assistance, with a strong commitment to accountability, innovation, and inclusivity in its operations.
Job Overview:
The Durable Solutions Coordinator will play a pivotal role in leading the implementation of durable solutions initiatives in Rubkona (Bentiu), South Sudan. This position involves comprehensive planning, execution, monitoring, evaluation, and learning related to durable solutions projects. The coordinator will work closely with project teams, government institutions, UN agencies, technical experts, and civil society to ensure successful project implementation. The role requires a strategic approach to managing resources, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring that the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees are met effectively. The coordinator will also be responsible for capacity building among project staff and fostering collaboration among various partners to enhance the impact of the durable solutions initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Durable Solutions Coordinator will oversee the implementation and coordination of durable solutions projects, ensuring adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements. Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of durable solutions projects, providing technical support to implementing teams, and ensuring high-quality project documentation. The coordinator will be responsible for regular reporting to the Area Manager and will promote the rights of IDPs and returnees in line with advocacy strategies. Specific duties include mapping current programming for durable solutions, collaborating with technical units, ensuring compliance with donor standards, and facilitating stakeholder consultations. The coordinator will also supervise field staff, manage project budgets, and support fundraising initiatives by compiling evidence-based cases for funding opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a relevant university degree in fields such as Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, or Business Administration. Alternatively, substantial professional experience (minimum 5 years) in relevant areas may be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications. Applicants should have documented achievements related to the responsibilities of the position and a strong understanding of durable solutions frameworks and the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus. Proven skills in program planning, implementation, budget monitoring, and compliance with NRC and donor requirements are essential. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of local languages is considered an asset.
Educational Background:
A relevant university degree is preferred, with fields of study including Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, or Business Administration. Candidates with substantial and proven relevant professional experience (minimum 5 years) may be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications, particularly if they have demonstrated success in similar roles.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, particularly in durable solutions, self-reliance, displacement, early recovery, or resilience programming. Experience with NRC or similar international NGOs in South Sudan is highly desirable. Candidates should have a strong track record of documented achievements related to the responsibilities of the position, demonstrating their ability to manage complex projects effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of local languages is considered an asset and may enhance communication with beneficiaries and local stakeholders, thereby improving project outcomes.
Additional Notes:
The position is a national contract with a duration of 15 months, starting from October 1st to December 31st. The role involves approximately 20% travel and is classified at Grade 7, Step
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a humanitarian organization that was established to protect the rights of people forced to flee. NRC has been operational since 1946 and has a presence in multiple countries around the world, focusing on providing assistance to displaced individuals and communities. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that displaced people can find durable solutions to their situations, including safe return, local integration, or resettlement. NRC employs thousands of staff globally and operates in various sectors, including education, shelter, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and legal assistance, with a strong commitment to accountability, innovation, and inclusivity in its operations.
Job Overview:
The Durable Solutions Coordinator will play a pivotal role in leading the implementation of durable solutions initiatives in Rubkona (Bentiu), South Sudan. This position involves comprehensive planning, execution, monitoring, evaluation, and learning related to durable solutions projects. The coordinator will work closely with project teams, government institutions, UN agencies, technical experts, and civil society to ensure successful project implementation. The role requires a strategic approach to managing resources, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring that the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees are met effectively. The coordinator will also be responsible for capacity building among project staff and fostering collaboration among various partners to enhance the impact of the durable solutions initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Durable Solutions Coordinator will oversee the implementation and coordination of durable solutions projects, ensuring adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements. Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of durable solutions projects, providing technical support to implementing teams, and ensuring high-quality project documentation. The coordinator will be responsible for regular reporting to the Area Manager and will promote the rights of IDPs and returnees in line with advocacy strategies. Specific duties include mapping current programming for durable solutions, collaborating with technical units, ensuring compliance with donor standards, and facilitating stakeholder consultations. The coordinator will also supervise field staff, manage project budgets, and support fundraising initiatives by compiling evidence-based cases for funding opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a relevant university degree in fields such as Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, or Business Administration. Alternatively, substantial professional experience (minimum 5 years) in relevant areas may be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications. Applicants should have documented achievements related to the responsibilities of the position and a strong understanding of durable solutions frameworks and the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus. Proven skills in program planning, implementation, budget monitoring, and compliance with NRC and donor requirements are essential. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of local languages is considered an asset.
Educational Background:
A relevant university degree is preferred, with fields of study including Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, or Business Administration. Candidates with substantial and proven relevant professional experience (minimum 5 years) may be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications, particularly if they have demonstrated success in similar roles.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, particularly in durable solutions, self-reliance, displacement, early recovery, or resilience programming. Experience with NRC or similar international NGOs in South Sudan is highly desirable. Candidates should have a strong track record of documented achievements related to the responsibilities of the position, demonstrating their ability to manage complex projects effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of local languages is considered an asset and may enhance communication with beneficiaries and local stakeholders, thereby improving project outcomes.
Additional Notes:
The position is a national contract with a duration of 15 months, starting from October 1st to December 31st. The role involves approximately 20% travel and is classified at Grade 7, Step
- The organization emphasizes a positive working culture and is committed to the safety and well-being of its employees. NRC has a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation and abuse, ensuring that all employees adhere to the organization's values of dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability.
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