Durable Solutions Technical Officer

About the Role

The Durable Solutions Technical Officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Climate-Sensitive Durable Solutions pilot project. This position supports displacement-affected and host communities to move towards sustainable, climate-resilient, durable solutions through community-led planning, coordination with authorities and partners, piloting climate-resilient services and livelihoods, and ensuring systematic learning and evidence generation.

The role works across multiple sectors (WASH, Shelter, Education, ICLA, Protection) and supports the integration of climate adaptation, land and tenure considerations, and meaningful community participation into durable solutions programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee field-level implementation of pilot project activities in line with the approved logframe, workplan, MEAL plans, and budget
• Ensure NRC durable solutions programmes are implemented within NRC's Protection mainstreaming guidelines, reporting any breaches or concerns to the line manager and/or focal point
• Support delivery of community-led, climate-sensitive durable solutions activities, including pilots on services and land/tenure engagement
• Coordinate closely with Core Competency teams (WASH, Shelter, Education, ICLA, Protection) to ensure integrated implementation both internally and externally
• Participate in relevant coordination forums (e.g., durable solutions working groups)
• Manage project follow-up, raising purchase requisitions, spending plans, and procurement plans
• Support NRC's commitment to integrated, climate-sensitive, and community-led programming
• Contribute to safe, inclusive, and accountable programming for displacement-affected and host communities
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
• Complete any other tasks assigned by the line manager

About NRC

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a dynamic professional to join its expanding team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.