General Information

Position Title
Technical Coordinator DDR
Job Category
Security
Duty Station(s)
Kinshasa
Seniority Level
Mid Level
ICS Level
ICS 10
Contract Type
ICA - IICA - Regular
Contract Level
IICA 2
Posting Start Date
02-Feb-2026
Posting End Date
16-Feb-2026
Duration
11 months

Job Highlight

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to peace and stability in the DRC by supporting the reintegration of ex-combatants into society. The position offers exposure to high-profile DDR projects, collaboration with national and international partners, and professional development in project management, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution within the UN system.

About the Region

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Since 1999, the Central Africa Multi-Country Office (CAMCO), headquartered in Kinshasa, DRC, has partnered with UN agencies, international organizations, and governments in 15 Central African nations. CAMCO provides fund management, technical assistance, and capacity-building across critical sectors—infrastructure, health, education, governance, procurement, and environmental protection—while working with national and local authorities to secure local ownership and sustainable impact. The diverse portfolio spans rural-community empowerment, road rehabilitation, and peace consolidation in the DRC and CAR through Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programmes, alongside wide-ranging procurement and human-resource services. Recent initiatives include drinking-water systems in Cameroon, mining-sector capacity-building, health-system support in the DRC, and infrastructure development in Madagascar, funded by a broad array of international partners. Together, these projects advance regional stability, resilient infrastructure, and improved livelihoods throughout Central Africa.

Job Specific Context

This position operates within a complex and sensitive environment in the eastern DRC, supporting the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of ex-combatants. The role is critical for ensuring the effective implementation of DDR activities, coordinating with various stakeholders, and monitoring project progress in a challenging security and politico-military context. The Technical Coordinator DDR will play a key role in supporting the UNOPS Project Manager in overall project execution and ensuring the smooth delivery of project components.

Role Purpose

As second-in-command, the Technical Coordinator DDR supports the overall project execution and ensures the smooth delivery of project components. This includes supporting grant delivery, team coordination, stakeholder communication, and implementation of project activities  in the eastern part of the DRC.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Project Implementation Support


  • Assist the UNOPS Project Manager in overall planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation of project activities across the project target area in DRC.


  • Coordinate construction site operations, including supervision of grantees and adherence to UNOPS requirements.


  • Follow up and implement grant activities with partners in charge in the target area in Kinshasa.

2. Stakeholder Coordination & Community Consultations


  • Serve as the focal point for technical coordination with government entities, local authorities, youth organizations, and other UN agencies.


  • Participate in technical working groups, community forums, and coordination meetings on behalf of the project.


  • Assists in developing and applying effective frameworks for measuring reintegration and the impact of project interventions on community relations, ensuring participatory approaches.


  • Analyzes relevant policy documents to align initiatives with national and local policies.


  • Conducts stakeholder mapping and power dynamics analysis to inform engagement strategies.


  • Facilitates community consultations to gather input and validate evaluation results.


  • Assist in establishing mechanisms for inclusive dialogue and participation of diverse community groups.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting


  • Assist in preparing work plans, procurement plans, and progress reports.


  • Monitor and track implementation schedules, risk mitigation plans, and field-level activities.


  • Collect and review monitoring data to assess project performance.


  • Follow up with third-party independent monitoring to conduct periodical field missions to monitor the delivery of grant activities.

4. Quality Assurance and Risk Management


  • Monitor project compliance with UNOPS and donor policies and guidelines on environment, social inclusion, gender, and child protection.


  • Ensure that risk mitigation measures are implemented across all workstreams and that grievances are addressed appropriately.

5. Team Management and Oversight


  • Supervise national and international technical teams, including TRACE experts, community and sensitization officers in charge of implementing the activities of the project.


  • Support recruitment, induction, and performance management of project staff.


  • Promote a collaborative working environment that supports knowledge sharing and capacity development.

Skills

Community Engagement, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Project Management, Political science, Community Development, Social Sciences, Development, Human rights, International relations, or a related field.

  • A Bachelor’s degree with an additional two years of relevant experience may be accepted instead of the advanced degree


Desired

  • A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent certification is desired.

Experience Requirements

Required

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in DDR and stabilization development contexts and professional experience in post-conflict project management, and sensitization focused on voluntary repatriation are required


Desired

  • Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa


  • Demonstrated experience working with ex-combatants, especially in the east of the DRC, is highly desirable

    Knowledge of the security and politico‑military context in North Kivu and the Great Lakes region

Language Requirements

Language Proficiency Level Requirement
English Fluent Required
French Fluent Required

Additional Information

  • Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
  • Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
  • Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
  • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
  • UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
  • Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. 
  • We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
 
Terms and Conditions
  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
  • For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
  • For more details about the contract types, please click here.
  • All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
  • It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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