Females are highly encouraged to Apply. What we are looking for:
The purpose of the Head of Support position is to ensure that all support functions are providing high quality and efficient support for programme implementation. What you will do:
Generic responsibilities
Line management for support managers of Finance, HR, Admin and Logistics and ICT Member of the Country Management Group (CMG) Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements Facilitate the support function`s strategic input to the development of the Country Strategy and Plan of Action Provide input on operational support in proposal development, and to coordinate and align operational support with programme plans.Specific responsibilities
The HOS will function as the Head of the internal Country Support Department which is responsible for compliance and implementation of efficient and effective support systems, polices and processes, to ensure standardized and high qualitative support to all programme and field departments in the country. Contribute actively and ensure solutions are reached in strategic and key operational matters in budget management, logistics, and Human resources. Accountable for providing input on operational support to Country Strategy and Contingency Plan Lead NRC internal policy and procedures development and reviews and contribute to strategic planning processes, including the development of efficient systems to achieve the set objectives in the country strategy. Accountable for input on operational support in proposal development, and to coordinate and align operational support with programme plans.Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position as the above mentioned responsibilities are just part of the whole JD.
What you will bring
Generic professional competencies:
Minimum 6 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Allocation of resources and costs expertise Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile Fluency in English, both written and verbal Holds strong soft skills. Being a creative and solutions-oriented person. Demonstrates dedication/accountability and transparency. What we offer Duty station: Kampala_ Uganda Contract: national contract, 12 months (extension possible, dependent on funding) Travel: up to 50%. Salary/benefits: grade 11 on NRC’s international pay scale. 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. Nationals from Uganda are highly encouraged to apply as this position is only open for qualified candidates holding the Ugandan nationality. If you have any questions about this role, please email EAY Recruitment eay.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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NRC’s programme in Uganda has a community-based approach and uses protection analysis to inform the response and target the most vulnerable refugees and host communities. The programme is multisector and anchored mainly on market-based interventions, with expertise in education, protection, livelihood and food security (LFS), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) promotion, shelter and information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). NRC is present in all larger refugee hosting districts. Scaling up our activities with the hard-to-reach populations is our priority, resulting in an integrated urban programme, among other activities.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts. Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.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.