We are seeking to recruit an experienced leader to build the programme portfolio in arguably the most critical countries in the sector at a point in time where the shape for NRC program and strategic priorities remain open.
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships.
The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to assume overall responsibility for programme development and strategic vision in the country promoting learning and a cost conscious culture as well as ensure effective and constructive communication between related functions and Area offices.
The Head of Programme has the overall responsibility to develop and ensure good partnership relations and ensure programme relevant advocacy priorities are identified and taken forward. The positions also have line management responsibility as well responsibility to manage and ensure support and capacity building related to PCM, M&E framework, integrated programming and programme quality.
Roles and Responsibilities
Overseeing specific advances in NRC’s Innovation, Protection, Markets and Digital programming, through an increasingly localised and networked approach Contribute to strengthening accountability to beneficiaries through improving M&E systems, the establishment of beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms and improved needs assessments for evidence based programming. Facilitate initiatives for integrated programme analysis and response analysis, including the integration of relevant cross-cutting issues such as protection, safe programming and access Oversee Project Cycle Management (PCM), including through field support missions Liaise with Area managers to explore and create synergies, and ensure effective and constructive communication between the CO and AOs. Provide contextual programme analysis as input to the county strategy, annual and trimestral reports. Manage performance and staff development of the Programme department. Ensure current donor relations are well managed and explore potential new donor opportunities Ensure programme relevant advocacy priorities are identified and taken forward. Line management of the Country Programme Unit. Technical supervision of Core Competency Programme Development Managers Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)Professional Competencies
Minimum 8 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts NRC Core competencies expertise Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile High level of communication, interpersonal, representation and negotiation skills Fluency in English, both written and verbal Knowledge of the context in Ethiopia is advantageous Culturally sensitive, with the ability to work within different cultural contexts Proven ability to live and work in hardship duty stations, sometimes under stressful environment Experience in resource mobilisation and in particular working with EU donors, American donors and UN agencies For more information, here is the detailed Job DescriptionAdditional Information
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Type of Contract: 24 months renewable based on funding and performance
Travel: 40%
This role is open to Ethiopian nationals as well as candidates from all nationalities! 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.