Background

NRC’s durable solutions approach aims to help people permanently resolve their displacement situation and have access to the resources they need to be self-reliant in the meantime. We engage with the three pathways to durable solutions: safe and dignified return and reintegration, local integration, and resettlement. The first two are a central focus in our response from the onset of a displacement crisis onwards, and particularly in situations of protracted displacement. Through our sectors, policy, and advocacy, we work to achieve a situation where people no longer have specific assistance and protection needs linked to their displacement and can enjoy their rights without discrimination.

What we are looking for

The Durable Solutions Specialist will be responsible for supporting NRC to identify, design and implement activities that contribute to durable solutions for people displaced by conflict in South Sudan, including refugees, returnees, internal displaced persons, and host communities.

This role will actively engage with other organisations and local partners to explore ways to promote durable solutions through programming and advocacy, providing guidance and support as useful.

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What you will do

The following is a brief description of the role:-

• Map current programming that has the potential to contribute to durable solutions for internally displaced persons, returnees, and refugees.

• Work collaboratively with NRC Technical Units to map relevant theories of change against pathways to durable solutions.

• Provide training and guidance to NRC and relevant partner staff on how programming and advocacy can mutually support beneficiaries’ preparedness for durable solutions.

• Train staff and act as a resource for country programmes and partners about durable solutions programming, including providing advice on programme design and integration of global standards outlined in the IASC Durable Solutions Framework and UNHCR Refugee and Protection Mixed Migration: A 10 Point Plan of Action.

• Support the project design/planning processes for South Sudan to ensure programming addresses and is responsive to the changing needs of displaced populations, especially related to livelihood and protection programming that builds greater resilience.

• Lead NRC efforts to integrate programming across borders and facilitate the provision of services across NRC locations and sectors.

• Ensure that NRC is represented consistently and effectively in the various durable solutions working groups and fora at various levels.

• Support in developing area implementation plans which include focused considerations for durable solution in each context. This includes working to prepare contingency plans for responding to population movements.

• Engage with partner organisations to understand operational and contextual realities, challenges, and opportunities, as well as their perceptions of and ideas about durable solutions.

• Collaborate with partner organisations as appropriate in the development of strategies and approaches to inform programme design and advocacy messaging that promotes durable solutions.

• Collaborate closely with the advocacy and communications staff to shape messaging and activities related to durable solutions.

• Support the NRC area offices and country programmes to identify funding opportunities to support durable solutions work and, in coordination with country programmes, develop strategic donor relationships.

• Ensure proposals incorporate a durable solutions lens where appropriate.

Please download the detailed job description JD Durable Solutions Specialist South Sudan.pdf to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

1. Professional competencies

• At least five years in humanitarian settings, including three years’ experience in a senior level project or programme management position.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (law, social sciences, or related disciplines). An advanced academic qualification will be an added advantage.

• Clear understanding of durable solutions issues, legal frameworks and professional standards in humanitarian and displacement contexts. Knowledge of relevant legal and policy frameworks, international and domestic laws, with focus on International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights.

• Previous experience working in protracted emergencies including in complex and volatile contexts.

• Ability to coordinate tasks and work processes and work with short deadlines.

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Demonstrated expertise in durable solutions.

• Experience in South Sudan and similar contexts desirable.

• Strong understanding of humanitarian programming and aid system architecture.

• Proven success with programme design, proposal development and funding acquisition.

• Demonstrated capacity to effectively engage and collaborate with local government and civil society actors toward common objectives.

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop. positive relationships with local and remote team members at multiple levels in the organization.

• Ability to work successfully independently and with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to apply analytical thinking to evidenced, justified recommendations.

2. Behavioural competencies

• Managing resources to optimize results

• Managing performance and development

• Empowering and building trust

• Handling insecure environments

• Planning and delivering results

• Strategic thinking

What we offer

• Duty station: Juba South Sudan

• Contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

• Travel: 40- 60%

• Salary/benefits: grade 9 of NRC’s Salary Scale

• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/

Female applicants are highly encouraged to show interest in this role.