Advocacy Manager DR Congo Goma BN

About the Context

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an international non-governmental organisation, present in more than 25 countries worldwide. It has been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2001. Its programmes focus on: Education, Rapid Response to Movements of Population (RRMP), Protection and Humanitarian Mediation, Shelter, WASH, and Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance (ICLA). 

The DRC Country office will work in at least three provinces in the east of DRC: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu. NRC programming includes rapid response assistance; education; shelter; WASH; information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). NRC co-leads the Protection Cluster with UNHCR, provides technical and coordination support to the shelter cluster, and leads the Housing, Land and Property area of responsibility

Find out more about NRC https://www.nrc.no/ and Watch this short video to see NRC in action https://vimeo.com/736782633

What we are looking for 

As Advocacy Manager, you will be providing the leadership, management, and strategic direction that drives our policy and advocacy work in Eastern DRC. Your role is pivotal in identifying the priority humanitarian concerns for advocacy, strengthening the incorporation of advocacy into all aspects of NRC’s activities and guiding NRC’s advocacy messaging to promote an improved humanitarian response environment in DRC. Additionally, you will ensure that NRC DRC advocacy messaging is incorporated into all media and communications materials, as well as filter advocacy messaging to NRC’s representative offices and head office.

What you will do 

Lead and conduct context-specific research in the DRC to generate evidence supporting NRC’s interventions and strategic positioning in Eastern DRC, covering programme-related issues, humanitarian access, coordination, and protection of civilians.

Prepare high-quality key messages, talking points, briefings notes, letters and other advocacy products as relevant for internal and external use, ensuring strong evidence-base in messaging and following agreed sign-off proceduresSupervise the drafting of press releases and social media output

Actively network with other organisations involved in the response, and lead on development of joint field-based advocacy and positions towards target audiences

Ensure systematic training on advocacy and build capacity of technical and program staff 

Seek fundraising opportunities for advocacy and contribute to the development of quality proposals, ensuring inclusion of research and/or advocacy activities on specific humanitarian issues affecting displacement-affected where appropriate

Ensure internal communication and alignment with relevant NRC units and departments with the view of developing consistent policy positions.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position JD Advocacy Manager.pdf

What you will bring 

1. Professional competencies

Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, preferably in the East Africa region

Documented experience with humanitarian advocacy and the production of high-standard written materials (i.e. reports, briefing notes, position papers, talking points and key messages)

Documented experience with relevant thematic areas (displacement, durable solutions, protection, food security, humanitarian space), including through conducting research. 

Ability to work with a wide range of actors, including government and regional entities

Experience in carrying out assessments and focus group discussions

Documented/proven results related to other key elements of the position’s responsibilitiesStrong understanding of the international humanitarian system, policy and practice

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 

Representation and public speaking experience are an advantage

Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal 

2. Behavioural competencies 

Communicating with impact and respect 

Planning and delivering results

Working with people

Analysing and research

What we offer 

  The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.  Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.  At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.  Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:  • treat everyone with respect and dignity  • contribute to building a safe environment for all  • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)  • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.