NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) Area Programme Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) Area Programme Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionAll 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.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Programme manager is responsible for implementing integrated programmers and represents the NRC at coordination forums, as delegated from Area Manager and member of the Area Management Group.
The following is a brief description of the role
Generic Responsibilities
Line management for Core Competency project coordinators;
Compliance and adherence to the NRC policies, guidance and procedures;
Responsible for ensuring programme support to integrated programme, coordination and technical quality in Area operation;
Provide area specific input relevant for CC strategies;
Compliance to donor standards, and grant management and regular reporting to donor in Area;
Identify funding opportunities and develop funding strategy and forecasts;
Responsible for grants management and Budget Project Overview (BPO) allocations in the Area;
Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and extracting and implementing key learnings from project implementation;
Manage emergency response in the Area;
Specific Responsibilities
Deputise AM when appointed;
Representation in sectorial coordination, clusters and/or working group in the Benishangul Gumuz Region;
Responsible for Project Cycle Management in Area, including Grants start-up, review and Closure meetings;
Lead multi sector assessments; ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
With the support of the CC Coordinators, lead the proposal development process for new
funding opportunities with closely coordination of the CC Specialists and Grant Unit.
Support the CC Coordinators in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects in the area.
Work closely with Area Manager and Support Coordinators (Finance, Logistics and HR) as well as the CO Support team to ensure the delivery of the project materials and contractual agreement are done in a timely manner;
Ensure capacity building of all technical staff;
Additional tasks assigned by supervisor.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Competences
Generic professional competencies for this position
BA in Sociology, Economics, Agricultural Livelihoods or related social science is required
MA in business administration in field of studies related to management is an advantage.
Minimum 5 years’ experience from a management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Expertise in one or more of NRC core competencies is an and advantage
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Basic computer skills and different reporting system
Knowledge on Agresso system
Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience
Knowledge of the context
Experience with start-up and programme development
Experience with Emergency Response
Experience with Programme management design and PCM tools
Understanding and experience of protracted crisis contexts
Behavioral Competencies
Strategic thinking
Managing resources to optimize results
Empowering and building trust
Initiating action and change
Influencing
Handling insecure environments
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) Area Programme Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
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