Legal Supervisor – 1 in Beni, 1 in Inongo

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE

. Technically supervise legal and judicial assistance activities in the STAR-RDC project’s areas of intervention .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeBeni • Democratic Republic of the CongoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal and judicial assistance, with a strong focus on GBV, human rights, and the Congolese legal framework. Proven ability to supervise legal teams, provide technical support, and produce high-quality reports while maintaining ethical standards and compliance.

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Bachelor's Degree In LawExperience In Legal And Judicial AssistanceKnowledge Of Congolese Justice SystemProficiency In Monitoring And EvaluationExcellent Written And Spoken French

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Hard Skills

Supervising Legal TeamsTechnical Support To PartnersOrganizing Mobile Court HearingsAnalyzing Legal DataProducing High-Quality Reports

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsDiplomacy And Negotiation SkillsTeam Spirit

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

GBV ProgramsInternational Humanitarian LawProtection Of Vulnerable PersonsAccess To JusticeClient Safeguarding Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Technically supervise legal and judicial assistance activities in the STAR-RDC project’s areas of intervention
Ensure quality assurance, compliance with standard operating procedures, and adherence to protection, confidentiality, safety, and ethical standards
Provide technical support to legal officers, paralegals, judicial defenders, partner lawyers, and community actors
Conduct regular supervision missions to CISM centers and implementing partners
Identify field-level challenges and propose corrective measures
Ensure the quality of legal and judicial case files before submission
Monitor cases requiring judicial support and coordinate access to justice
Facilitate coordination with civil and military courts, bar associations, magistrates, and judicial police officers
Supervise the organization of mobile courts and other access-to-justice mechanisms
Develop and implement partner capacity-strengthening plans
Organize training on laws relating to GBV, human rights, child protection, women’s rights, and judicial procedures in the DRC
Assess the performance of legal teams and propose improvements
Supervise the identification and training of community paralegals
Support legal information initiatives and local conflict-prevention and resolution mechanisms
Develop linkages between the formal justice system, traditional structures, and community-based protection mechanisms
Supervise the collection and verification of legal data
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual technical reports
Document best practices, lessons learned, and case studies
Participate in technical coordination meetings and working groups related to GBV and access to justice
Represent the project before local and provincial judicial authorities when required
Maintain working relationships with government institutions, partner NGOs, and justice-sector stakeholders
Contribute to advocacy efforts promoting survivors’ rights

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Law, preferably with a specialization in criminal law, civil and procedural law, human rights, international humanitarian law, or the protection of vulnerable persons
At least three (3) years of professional experience in legal and judicial assistance
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in protection or GBV programs
Demonstrated experience supervising legal teams and providing technical support to partners
Experience organizing or monitoring mobile court hearings
Good knowledge of the Congolese justice system
Experience working with national and international NGOs
Excellent knowledge of the Congolese legal framework relating to GBV
Good knowledge of international protection and case-management standards
Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation and reporting techniques
Ability to analyze legal data and produce high-quality reports
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proven leadership and supervisory skills
Professional rigor and strong organizational skills
Excellent analytical and writing skills
High standards of ethics, confidentiality, and protection
Diplomacy and strong negotiation skills
Team spirit and excellent communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work in complex environments
Excellent written and spoken French
Knowledge of English is an asset
Fluency in the local languages of the areas of intervention is highly desirable
Willingness to travel frequently within the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Mai-Ndombe
Commitment to complying with IRC policies, including the Client Safeguarding Policy and the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Application letter and an up-to-date CV in French with at least four professional references
Copies of diplomas, certificates of service, recommendations from former employers, identification document, proof of residence, and the mandatory job-seeker card issued by ONEM

Benefits

Comp & perks

14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave
Until the child’s first birthday, up to two hours per workday for breastfeeding, paid and counted as working time
Female IRC staff traveling to the field may travel with their babies and, if necessary, an accompanying person
Two days of annual leave, increasing with seniority
A safe and fulfilling work environment
Flexibility measures focused on staff well-being
Competitive salary scale at all grades
Equal opportunities and benefits that promote women’s participation in the workforce
Gender-sensitive security protocols
Partnership, capacity sharing, and co-creation with local organizations