What we are looking for
NRC Iraq is looking for a Consortium Manager whose primary purpose will be to oversee the protection consortium of Iraq, facilitate inter-member engagement and information sharing and act as a liaison between the Consortium Steering Committee (CSC) and the Members.
They will be responsible for strategic advice on the management and direction of the consortia programme(s), overseeing operational management and implementation of the consortium’s deliverables. They will also assist in the coordination and implementation of Consortium projects, lead on grant and financial management, reporting and donor engagement.
What you will do
The role will have some of the following responsibilities:
Coordinate with consortium members to ensure high quality implementation of activities, compliance with donor and consortium rules, and accountability to beneficiaries. Ensuring delivery of the consortium's objectives and accountability to consortium members and donors. Leads the coordination and communication between consortium members and partners on a day-to-day basis as well as reporting to the Consortium Steering Committee, as communication is one of the key elements of the position. Supportive management and mentoring of the M&E staff and recruitment of any replacement should it be required during the term of the consortium Ensure compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures. Ensure programme support to integrated programme, coordination and technical quality. Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and extracting and implementing key learnings from project implementation. Provide inputs relevant for Core Competency strategies. Represent the Consortium partners, donors, Government Ministries, NGOs. Develop project proposals in collaboration with relevant consortium member staff and coordinate input for reporting to donors. Accountable for compliance in relation to grant management and project cycle management processes including overview of each partner’s spending. Responsible for quality control of donor applications and reports, for content and timeliness.Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What you will bring
Minimum 5 years’ senior project management position (preference if working in consortia, international and national partnerships or equivalent structures), with responsibility for programming in a humanitarian/protracted crisis or development context. Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Arabic/ Kurdish is an advantage. Knowledge of the context in Iraq. Knowledge of donor landscape, priorities and conditions. Donor reporting and proposal writing. Experience of working with ECHO and other European donors is a distinctive advantage.What we offer:
Duty station: Erbil, Iraq. Contract: Fixed term till April 30th, 2026 (renewable based on funding, performance and need for the position). Travel: 40% within Iraq. Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s global salary 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: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. 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. We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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. If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.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.
NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.
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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's operations in Iraq here.