The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Coordinator for Security and Safety to ensure gender inclusion in security risk analysis and safety training.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Senior Coordinator for Security and Safety to integrate gender considerations into security risk analysis and safety training
• Work with the Safeguarding Manager to support protection efforts, taking into account safeguarding principles
• Support partnership efforts to strengthen the capacity of IRC partners for more equitable programming focused on GEDI

Requirements:

• Advanced degree or proven experience in the humanitarian sector in one of the following areas: social sciences, international law, international relations, or related disciplines
• At least 3 years of experience in gender programs, protection, safeguarding, and/or human resources
• Proven experience in a difficult humanitarian context in DRC or another country
• Knowledge of human rights, children's rights, inclusion, diversity, and gender equality
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Training, facilitation, and oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)
• Fluency in French and functional English
• Knowledge of dominant local languages in IRC DRC intervention areas (Swahili, Lingala, etc.)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 14 weeks of maternity leave at 100%
• Nursing mothers have up to two hours per day for breastfeeding, which is paid and counted as work time
• Two days of annual leave
• IRC offers a safe and fulfilling work environment for all employees with flexibility measures focused on employee well-being

Professional Standards:

• All IRC workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct
• IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation

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The DDP ensures internal and external coordination to develop high-quality proposals and deliver effective, timely programs. The DDP collaborates with all departments and partners, reports to the Country Director (CD), and is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).

Main Responsibilities:

1. Program Implementation

• Oversee and ensure that programs are implemented to high-quality standards and within the required timelines.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and program progress to ensure that grants are implemented within budget and closed on time.
• Ensure clear accountability, well-defined roles and responsibilities, and highly effective communication and coordination channels between teams within the Programs Department.
• Provide the CD with accurate, up-to-date advice on developments and opportunities in programming and project implementation.
• Support the MEAL Coordinator in implementing the country office MEAL strategy.

2. Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of the Strategy Action Plan (SAP) and the SAP-IP.
• Ensure that programming is aligned with the strategic priorities of the IRC DRC SAP and with Impact at Scale (I@S) priorities.
• Update the country program and sector strategies annually, as part of the SAP process.
• Lead the development and rollout of strategic initiatives such as research and innovation.

3. Grants, Partnerships, and Business Development

• Foster a partnership-driven, equality-based culture and working environment.
• Ensure that IRC's role in the DRC focuses on adding value to government actors and systems.
• Provide overall direction and leadership to the IRC DRC Grants and Program Development teams.
• Oversee sound program design and proposal strategy for each new funding opportunity.
• Ensure that the Program, Grants, and Finance teams produce high-quality financial and narrative reports for donors.

4. Human Resources and Staff Development

• Ensure that the IRC DRC Program team is made up of high-quality staff who embody the organisation's values.
• Manage individual and collective performance, including development plans, performance standards, and evaluations.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and staff well-being through quality management practices.

5. Liaison/Representation and Coordination

• Maintain a solid understanding of IRC programs to represent the organisation externally in a professional manner.
• Encourage and support greater program cohesion through coordination initiatives and information sharing.
• Actively contribute to advocacy initiatives, platforms, and external coordination forums.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position reports to: Country Director and technical to Deputy Regional Director (Management in Partnership)
• Positions under direct supervision: Technical sector program coordinators, Senior Grants and Business Development Coordinator, Partnership Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in International Development, International Relations, a relevant social science, or equivalent experience in related fields.
• More than 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years at program management level.
• Excellent budget management and experience managing a wide range of donor contracts.
• Experience leading programs through both a direct operational approach and partnerships with local NGOs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership, people management, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking, prioritisation and ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a culturally diverse team.
• Strong diplomatic skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with partners, donors and peers.
• Excellent command of English and French, written and spoken.

Working Environment:

• Location: Goma
• Security: The DDP will be based in Goma and will be required to travel regularly to the provinces of South Kivu, North Kivu, Ituri, Haut-Katanga, and Tanganyika.
• Accommodation: This is an unaccompanied position, and the DDP will be housed in individual accommodation.

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The successful candidate will have a key role in developing and implementing organizational development plans, coaching and mentoring partners, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify organizational development and capacity strengthening needs
• Strengthen partner capacities on standards related to GBV case management
• Support partners in developing and implementing plans for governance and capacity strengthening
• Ensure timely implementation of planned activities and provide coaching and accompaniment to partners
• Develop and maintain a database of resource persons for technical support
• Collaborate with the project technical team to ensure effective use of organizational and technical tools and standards
• Produce high-quality reports and contribute to data collection
• Participate in internal and external meetings and respond to requests as needed

Required Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in law, political science, sociology, or related field
• At least three years of professional experience in an international NGO, preferably in a supervisory role
• Experience in governance and systems strengthening, particularly in organizational development
• Strong knowledge of Congolese laws and regulations, as well as mechanisms and functioning of non-profit organizations
• Proven experience in conducting processes leading to the development and implementation of action plans
• Experience in capacity strengthening for civil society organizations and state institutions
• Confirmed experience in coaching and accompaniment of civil society organizations and state institutions
• Experience working in fragile contexts
• Strong writing and reporting skills
• Fluency in French; knowledge of a local language is an asset
• Proficiency in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated rigor and adaptability

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

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