Head of Programme at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Reports to: The Country Director.

Job Summary

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

Job Description

• 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
• Development of holistic and needs 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
• Capacity building of all technical staff
• In-country representation
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

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 with start-up
• 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
• Strong Writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Representation and coordination experience
• Budget development and management experience
• Experience in relief and early recovery/development.
• Experience in putting in place new systems and policies
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Valid driver’s license

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 2019
• Duration: 12 months
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
• Level: Grade 11 in NRC grade structure
• Duty station: Maiduguri, with 25% travel
• Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.