NRC Head of Programme Kenya and Tanzania

NRC Head of Programme Kenya and Tanzania

The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to develop and ensure implementation of holistic high-quality programmes

General Responsibilities

Line management for Core Competence Specialists

Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action

Development of Core Competency strategies that are aligned to regional and global priorities and strategies

Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes

Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts

Grants management, BPO allocations and reporting to donors, including compliance with donor standards

Quality control, M&E and organizational learning

Specific Responsibilities:

Deputy CD when appointed (suggestion – exclude if not applicable)

Responsible for the CC programmatic input to the contingency plan (suggestion – exclude if not applicable)

Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based programmes in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies

Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses

Professional Competencies

Minimum 4 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context

Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Core Competency Expertise

Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Valid driver’s license

Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Knowledge of the context in (Kenya and Tanzania)

Experience from advocacy work

Experience with start-up, exit or similar

Additional Details

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Type of Contract: 2years

renewable- renewable

Salary: Based upon the NRC grading Scale

This position is open to Nationals only

About Us

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.

For more information and job application details, see: NRC Head of Programme Kenya and Tanzania

Find daily jobs in Kenya. Jobs - Kenya jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Kenyan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Kenya.

Jobs in Kenya - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Kenya.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Kenya posted and updated daily - click here!