We are looking for a Head of Programme in our newly started country programme in Nigeria.
In the coming months, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC is providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
The Head of Programme reports to the Country Director
Job description Ensure and lead on active development of country programme strategy through needs assessment, coordination, proposal development and training, in coordination with CC Programme Development Managers and technical advisers at head office;
Oversee the proposal development and reporting process and ensure timeliness and quality
Ensure that all projects are implemented in adherence to NRC’s Project Cycle Management (PCM) framework
Take a leadership role in ensuring cross – cutting issues are actively considered throughout the program cycle.
Participate actively in the relevant technical country coordination mechanisms at both Federal and State level.
Qualifications Minimum 5 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts preferably in Africa
Core competency expertise
Good knowledge of the context in Nigeria
Experience in advocacy work and close government engagement
Proposal development and donor compliance experience
Monitoring and evaluation experience including basic survey design and analysis
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Experience with start-up
Personal qualities Strategic thinking
Initiating action and change
Influencing
Handling insecure environments
Planning and delivering results
Communicating with impact and respect
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
We offer Commencement: April 2016
Contract period: 12 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s International general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
Duty station: Abuja. Abuja is a non family duty station,
To apply, visit NRC Career Page
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