What we are looking for
NRC Iraq is looking for a Shelter Project Manager. The role holder will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the Shelter programme in Central and South Iraq Area Offices, undertaking needs assessments; monitoring progress and evaluations, adapting existing programming to changing needs; and undertaking programme development (design and proposal development).
Additionally, they will ensure the integration of the hard and soft WASH related elements that are an integral part of NRC’s Shelter, Education and Livelihoods and Food Security programming. They will also coordinate the day-to-day activities of the projects implemented whilst ensuring that they are implemented effectively and efficiently according to NRC’s guidelines and procedures.
**This role is open to Iraq nationals and internal NRC staff only**
What You Will Do
Responsible for all Project Cycle Management aspects of the Shelter and Settlements grants within the Central and South Iraq area offices, as per NRC project cycle management and per donor project monitoring. Responsible for ensuring programme support to integrated programme, coordination, and technical quality in Area Office Ensure that shelter projects are fully compliant in the areas of project submission, workplan development, technical works, and financial monitoring. Develop, manage, and sign off overall project and staff workplans to ensure timely assessments, project submissions, monitoring reports, final reports, and financial payments. Undertake project monitoring visits, support staff in implementation, troubleshooting, engineering problem solving and solutions. Ensure shelter projects are implemented with an evidence-based approach ensuring that post project evaluations and analysis are carried out. Ensure that all output/outcome data and beneficiary data is recorded and maintained in the shelter databases. Identify funding opportunities and develop funding strategy and forecasts at Area Level. Responsible for grants management and Budget Programme Overview allocations in Area Level. Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and extracting and implementing key learnings from project implementation. Responsible for approval of Area Emergency Response Mechanism, area needs assessments, development plans, and programme implementation.Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What You Will Bring
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Minimum of 3 years’ work experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context Fluency in English, both written and verbal Experience building team culture of testing new ideas, developing capacities and solutions toward higher outcomes. Experience applying appropriate problem analysis tools, mechanisms, and processes at all stages of the project management cycle. Skills to provide strategic and innovative guidance and support for the application of shared service delivery tools, mechanisms and process. Experience with integrated programming and/or coordinating multiple sectors/CCs. Report writing skills – including analysis, summarising, and copy-editing. Experience working with government, local authorities, humanitarian actors, host community and displaced populations (Internally Displaced People, Returnees and Refugees) Experience with livelihoods, education, protection and/or legal assistance programming is advantageous.What We Offer
Kirkuk or Ramadi, Iraq -duty station. Travel:50% to Kirkuk, Ramadi, and Erbil Open to Iraq nationals and internal NRC staff Only Senior Grade 8 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process
Ensure to attach your latest CV. Submit your application and CV in English. When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport. 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. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted. For any queries, please email us at mero.recruitment@nrc.no with “Shelter Project Manager Central and South Iraq”.Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization 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.