NRC International NGO Country Director Jobs in Uganda
NRC International NGO Country Director Jobs in Uganda
Context Uganda is host to the largest number of refugees in East Africa. Its approach to servicing the needs of refugees is bold and long term. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been implementing projects for internally displaced persons and refugees in Northern Uganda, West Nile and South West since 1997. NRC Uganda seeks to refine and grow its work in the country in support of and learning from the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF)
NRC is as an implementing and operational partner of UNHCR and the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), charged with coordinating the refugee response. To achieve the required results, NRC Uganda works within a systems based approach, collaborating wth government, UN agencies, the Private Sector and local and INGOs.
In delivering its humanitarian response and seeking new routes to greater impact, NRC’s Uganda programme has built a strong reputation for sophisticated programming, humanitarian analysis, advocacy and systems change.
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced leader to build NRC’s programme portfolio, structures in arguably the most progressive refugee hosting context in the region.
Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the Country Director position is the overall responsibility for the country operation.
Generic responsibilities
The Country Director is overall responsible for:
National representation and coordination
Development and execution of country strategy
All in-country activities, personnel and the Country Management Group (CMG).
Safety and security of all staff.
Country level advocacy.
Resource allocation and mobilization.
Cost efficiency and quality, including implementation of control mechanisms.
Adequate country structures and systems.
Learning, training and development of all staff, including a strategy for national staff development.
Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
Specific responsibilities
Ensure effective collaboration with government and donors at national and sub-national level to ensure mutual learning and influencing for greater impact of programme investments.
Oversee the development of appropriate new strategies that will ensure new routes to impact at scale, including the incorporation of technology, media and institution building.
Development of partnerships and collaborations with external actors, including National NGOs, the private sector and academic institutions.
Develop and share learning on the implementation of the CRRF for the country programme and the wider organization/sector.
Lead teams in ensuring programmes are designed and able to deliver in Hard to Reach areas
Liaise with NRC’s South Sudan and DR Congo programmes to optimise cross border collaboration.
Oversee and coordinate the programme portfolio to ensure the highest level of project quality, accountability and developing innovative programme interventions.
Lead the country team and our networks to ensure all staff are motivated and have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Ensure women and minorities are served by all programmes and adequately represented at all levels of the organization.
Represent NRC in Uganda and be responsible for the management of host country relations and NRC interests in dealing with government, international and local organisations, networks and media
Ensure effective implementation and compliance with all procedures as required by the organization, national and donor regulations and standards
Oversee adequate implementation of the performance
management system including performance objectives and planning, review, appraisal and staff development
Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
Regional programme and support teams in the East Africa and Yemen regional office
Country Directors in the region, both as part of the Regional Management Team as well as in the development of cross border context analysis and programme collaboration.
National level collaborators from Government, Civil Society and Private Sector.
Policy and Partnerships team in Oslo, as part of the priority country advocacy initiative.
Other Country Directors in the region to help ensure learning and resources are shared and NRC speaks with one voice.
Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
Minimum 5 years’ experience of working as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/ recovery context
Experience of leading teams to deliver obligations whilst developing innovative routes to impact.
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Sound understanding of both programme and business support practices
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Experience of working with displaced populations and/or large scale humanitarian responses.
Knowledge of the Uganda context and/or region.
Proven results in improving the working context of an organisation or the wider sector through deliberate influencing strategies.
Experience of representing an organisation or humanitarian context with the press and/or media as well as incorporating the use of new and traditional media in delivering impact.
Experience of promoting innovation, with a clear understanding of how cash/market based programming and the exploitation of digital tools can maximise efficiency and impact.
Excellent interpersonal & negotiation skills, including ability to effectively lead and build a team, communicate a vision, make timely and transparent decisions, solve problems and manage conflict
Proven people management skills in a multi-cultural environment and strong track record of developing people and the role of female staff in particular.
Demonstrated Leadership and Management skills that effectively motivate staff and support team building
Demonstrated ability to undertake high-level representation and advocacy.
Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:
Strategic thinking.
Handling insecure environments.
Empowering and building trust.
Influencing.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with only remote supervision.
Experience of working in a fast changing environment.
Decision-making and problem solving skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; NRC International NGO Country Director Jobs in Uganda
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