This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic development of the programme development area of Durable Solutions and Self-Reliance. This includes setting direction for the implementation of the development area, piloting, evaluating, and coordinating the sharing of knowledge and expertise within NRC - at all levels in relation to the development area – in addition to managing associated resources and generating funding.
What we are looking for:
NRC is seeking a highly qualified Global Lead, Self-Reliance & Durable Solutions with documented previous experience leading scoping exercises, organisational change and learning Processes.
What you will do:
Some of your specific responsibilities include:
Lead and coordination on the implementation of NRC’s 2022-2025 strategic sub-subjective on Self-Reliance and Durable Solutions. Operationalisation and implementation of the sub-objective roadmap. In cooperation with programme colleagues, start preparing and planning for a workshop with all Heads of Programmes for early 2025. By end of 2024, roll-out of prototypes and operational work, and developing a close working relationship with regional and country offices to ensure the links to existing programmes are drawn, and that all documents are developed in consultation with programme teams on the ground.Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What you will bring:
Minimum 8 years of relevant leadership/management/adviser experience within the humanitarian field. Extensive experience in programming in complex and volatile contexts. Experience of strategic approaches to programme development. Experience of leading scoping exercises and leading organisational change and learning processes. Experience of programme quality assessments, programme development and delivery. Experience in drafting and encouraging change management through implementation of policy/strategic guidance and developing practical tools and resources. High level of understanding of organisational learning, and the role and contribution of M&E to evidencing impact. High level of understanding of, and commitment to providing technical leadership and working collaboratively and supportively with colleagues both within the function and operationally, including capacity building. Understanding of effective matrix management, including working with virtual teams, and providing technical supervision and support across multiple locations. Credibility to represent NRC at a strategic level and contribute to global policy developments with key donors and stakeholders. Evidenced experience of delivering learning and development as part of programme development and capacity building. Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Fluency in Spanish or French is an additional plus. Experience and knowledge of self-reliance and durable solutions principles and holistic programming approaches. Developing and implementing transitional programming and/or development programming in protracted crises is a distinct advantage. Understanding of and commitment to integrated programming approaches and market-based approaches is a distinct advantage.What we offer:
Duty station: NRC Oslo, Berlin, London, or Brussels. Contract: National contract, Fixed-term: 15th December 2023 - 31. August 2024; and additionally optional: part time during Sept/Oct to be agreed. Salary/benefits: Grade 10 on NRC’s regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process:
Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.If you have any questions about this role, please email ho.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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Learn more about NRC The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.