The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a Durable Solutions (DS) Coordinator based in Rubkona (Bentiu), South Sudan. The role leads implementation of durable solutions projects across Rubkona through planning, execution, monitoring, evaluation, learning, team management, documentation and reporting. The coordinator works closely with project teams, government institutions and officials, UN agencies, technical experts, implementing partners, beneficiaries and civil society. The position reports to the Area Manager, has technical line to the Durable Solutions Specialist, and line-manages project officers and assistants.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage DS programme implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, with oversight of approximately USD 2 million.
- Map existing programming that can contribute to durable solutions for IDPs, returnees and refugees, and map community action pathways with NRC technical units.
- Represent NRC in durable solutions forums and advocate for the rights of IDPs and returnees.
- Supervise and support field staff, including recruitment, orientation, training and performance management.
- Support monitoring, evaluation and learning, and document lessons learned and best practices.
- Contribute to funding proposals, budgets, concept notes and donor reports, and identify funding opportunities.
- Support NRC field offices and partners on durable solutions programming quality and alignment with donor standards.
Requirements:
- Relevant university degree preferred (Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Administration or related); at least 5 years of proven professional experience may be considered in lieu.
- Experience in durable solutions, self-reliance, displacement, early recovery or resilience programming, preferably with NRC or similar international NGOs in South Sudan.
- Strong understanding of Durable Solutions frameworks and the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus.
- Proven skills in programme planning, implementation, budget monitoring and reporting.
- Knowledge of cash-based and market-based interventions; knowledge of the South Sudan context.
- Fluency in English; local languages are an asset.
- Leadership, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and communication skills; ability to work in insecure environments.
Contract: National contract, Grade 7 Step 1, 15 months, full time, 20% travel. Project number SSFM2643.
* Apply Before 27/10/2026, 17:00
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the NRC careers portal at the application URL before 27 October 2026.
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