Description
The Legal Supervisor will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and in close collaboration with the technical teams of IRC to provide technical supervision, quality assurance, and coordination of legal and judicial assistance activities implemented under the STAR-RDC Project.
The successful candidate will ensure technical accompaniment of the implementation partner, particularly CISM, as well as community actors involved in access to justice for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical supervision of legal and judicial activities
- Ensure compliance with national and international standards of protection, confidentiality, security, and ethics in legal and judicial care for survivors
- Coordinate capacity-building activities and supervise legal referral mechanisms
- Contribute to continuous improvement of service quality
- Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen access to justice
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Law, preferably in Criminal Law, Civil Law, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, or Protection of Vulnerable Persons
- At least three years of professional experience in legal and judicial assistance
- Minimum three years of experience in programmes focused on protection or combating GBV
- Demonstrated experience in supervising legal teams and providing technical accompaniment to partners
- Strong knowledge of the Congolese judicial system and relevant legal frameworks
- Excellent analytical and writing skills
- Ability to work in complex contexts and travel frequently
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
To apply, please submit your application, including a cover letter, updated CV, and required documents, by November 6, 2026.