NRC Protection Programme Development Manager Jobs in South Sudan

NRC Protection Programme Development Manager Jobs in South Sudan

The Protection Programme Development Manager (PDM) is responsible for the design, development and implementation of the Protection from Violence programme in NRC South Sudan.

The Protection from Violence PDM provides specialist expertise and is responsible for strategic advice, programme development, technical support and capacity building to country and programme management on protection. The PDM will develop strong working relationships with NRC field, programme and management teams, and external protection actors.

Generic responsibilities

Provide technical guidance to the implementation of the Protection from Violence strategy and macro-log frame.

Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.

Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposals, budgets and donor reports.

Identify trends, technical standards and donor priorities.

Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within Protection from Violence, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation.

Specific responsibilities:

Programme development

Oversee and lead the start-up of Protection from Violence programme in South Sudan Country Office including leading the development, update, and dissemination of Protection from Violence strategy.

Lead the expansion of NRC’s Protection from Violence portfolio in South Sudan through the development of sound and evidence-based concept notes, proposals and budgets for new and existing projects in close coordination with relevant programme and support staff.

Programme Management and technical quality

Provide overall technical leadership and management to the Protection portfolio in line with the South Sudan Country strategy and Protection from Violence strategy.

Responsible for providing technical and implementation support and guidance to field-based Protection staff in implementing NRC project(s), including but not limited to providing instructions on work plans, approving expenses/procurement, recruitments, reporting, etc.

Technical oversight and capacity building

Ensure all Protection interventions are compliant with international protection standards, Protection strategy and NRC minimum standards, policies and strategies.

Developing technical standard operating procedures, guidelines, tools, etc. in close coordination with the Regional/Global Protection Adviser.

Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource

Ensure appropriate NRC Financial and Logistical systems/procedures are adhered to within the Protection unit.

Ensure timely and accurate development of procurement plans, recruitment plans, and spending plans and ensure the same is shared with relevant support colleagues..

Coordination and Representation

Represent NRC in external coordination for a

including national level Protection Cluster coordination activities/meetings and other relevant sector-specific meetings and coordination fora.

Develop and promote good coordination and working relationships with Protection actors and other key stakeholders in South Sudan including government actors, UN agencies, N/INGOs.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

Programme development: Regional Protection from Violence Advisor, Head of Programme

Proposal development: Area Managers, Project Managers/ Coordinators, Sector Specialists, Grants team.

Competencies:

Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies:

At least five years in humanitarian Protection programming environment, including three years’ experience in a senior level project or programme management position.

Experience in implementing/overseeing specialised protection service delivery.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (law, social sciences or related disciplines). An advanced academic qualification will be an added advantage.

Clear understanding of protection issues, legal frameworks and professional standards in humanitarian and displacement contexts. Knowledge of relevant legal and policy frameworks, international and domestic laws, with focus on International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights.

Previous experience working in protracted emergencies including in complex and volatile contexts

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Knowledge of the context in South Sudan preferred.

Experience with start-up or expansion of new programmes and programme development.

Experience leading stand-alone protection programmes, protection assessments.

Experience or working knowledge of the Protection information management system.

Ability to work effectively across cultures, in sensitive environments and with different stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

Managing resources to optimize results

Managing performance and development

Empowering and building trust

Handling insecure environments

Planning and delivering results

Strategic thinking

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; NRC Protection Programme Development Manager Jobs in South Sudan

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