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Deputy Country Coordinator for the Democratic Republic of Congo, based in Goma at IMPACT Initiatives

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Job Description

We are currently looking for a Deputy Country Coordinator to support our IMPACT team in the DRC.

Department: IMPACT – Coordination

Title: Deputy Country Coordinator

Contract duration: 1 year (subject to funding)

Work location: Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (with occasional travel to the field and other bases)

Start date: October 2025

JOB PROFILE

Under the supervision of the Country Representative in the DRC, the Deputy Country Coordinator is responsible for supporting internal coordination and the development and implementation of the country strategy (being a core member of the Senior Management Team (SMT); as well as strengthening certain internal support processes, operations and programs. In this role, the Deputy Country Coordinator will be exposed to the full research cycles of the mission. The ideal candidate will be eager to work in a dynamic organization, with the opportunity to develop skills in internal and external coordination and operations management. Technical support will be provided by the IMPACT Country Representative in the DRC and the IMPACT team (including the Country Programs and Operations Department (CPOD)) at headquarters in Geneva.

FUNCTIONS

Under the hierarchical supervision of the IMPACT country representative in the DRC, the deputy country coordinator will ensure internal coordination and supervision of research activities, and contribute to the management of operations.

TERMS

  • For this position, the salary ranges from CHF 3,700 to CHF 4,080 per month (before income tax) with a monthly living allowance of USD 500*. NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary scale based on the position grade and the staff's education level. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied to account for the fact that some staff members are required to work in challenging locations where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.*
  • Accommodation and meals in a guesthouse. Depending on the security situation in certain areas and according to ACTED's current HR policies, a personal housing contribution of up to 75% of an amount determined by a benchmark may be applied instead. NB – IMPACT is hosted by ACTED in this country. This base is not a family duty station.
  • Membership in a Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approximately 9.975% of staff's gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance
  • R&R after 3 months in the country (airfare up to $500 + $200 living allowance)
  • Airfare every 6 months and visa fees covered (in-country travel and business expenses are fully covered)
  • Contribution to baggage transport: between 20 and 100 kg, depending on the duration of the contract (+ baggage and personal property insurance)
  • Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Leave for family or compassionate reasons, if applicable.
  • Pre-departure induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives headquarters in Geneva + one week of pre-departure training at ACTED headquarters in Paris, including a 4-day on-site security training;
  • Enrollment in the IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Program within the first 3 months of contract start
  • IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among other things, up to €1,000 per year in psychosocial counseling costs.

Job Industry

Program/Project Implementation

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Excellent academic qualifications in the fields of humanitarian project management, development/sustainable development, international relations, research, project management/management, or other relevant subjects;
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the humanitarian or development sector, in research or monitoring/evaluation, in project and team management;
  • Previous experience in team management, with required coordination, organizational and planning skills, including an ability to manage a large workload, supervise teams in other regions;
  • Experience working on multi-stakeholder projects, with a high external engagement component;
  • Experience in managing assessments in crisis contexts and field experience in countries affected by crises;
  • Perfect command of French, English a strong asset, knowledge of a local language in the DRC, particularly Swahili, will also be an asset;
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis and/or qualitative analysis tools such as R, STATA, NVIVO or graphics software such as InDesign will be a strong asset;
  • Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and demonstrate dynamic team spirit;
  • Ability to operate in a multicultural environment;
  • Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a positive image and overall credibility of the organization.

Application Process

Close Date

05/09/2025

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