The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We protect displaced people and support them as they build a new future. We started our relief efforts after World War Two. Today, we work in both new and protracted crises across 35 countries. We specialise in six areas: food security, education, shelter, legal assistance, camp management, and water, sanitation and hygiene.

Summary

We are seeking to recruit an experienced leader to lead NRC response in both Area offices of Shire and Asosa, with an expected growth in portfolio.

Specific Responsibilities

• Development of strategies, concept papers and situation analysis
• Develop close cooperation with the target group and local authorities
• Planning of programme/project assessments and evaluations
• Ensure quality implementation of projects, and regular follow ups and quality control points and reports, as well as optimal use of financial resources
• Ensure that all NRC systems for programme administration and financial management are implemented and adhered to
• Ensure that systems for monitoring programme/project activities are developed and implemented
• Coordinating NRC programme activities with national authorities, United Nations agencies and other national and international agencies/organisations

Requirements

Professional Competencies For This Position

• Minimum first level university degree in relevant and related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a senior Project Manager in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context Specific Knowledge And Skills

• Experience working with displacement-affected populations
• Experience with a range of donors, with specific experience and knowledge of ECHO, EU, UNHCR, UNICEF and other major donors
• Experience in organizational representation, coordination and liaison, dealing with institutional actors and government authorities
• Proven experience in management of multi-cultural teams
• Experience in working in the East Africa Region

**Shortlisting will be on a rolling basis before the deadline**

What We Offer

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.