Head of Programme - Tenders Global

Head of Programme

Norwegian Refugee Council

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Description

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The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to develop and ensure implementation of holistic high-quality programmes. You will be in charge of overseeing the strategy and implementation of NRC activities in Yemen, building on a solid team and expertise. 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action.
  • Development of Core Competency strategies that are aligned to regional and global priorities and strategies.
  • Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and market-based programmes.
  • Identifying funding opportunities and developing funding strategies and forecasts.
  • Grants management, BPO allocations and reporting to donors, including compliance with donor standards.
  • Quality control, M&E and organizational learning.
  • Line management of Core Competence Specialists and Capacity building of all technical staff.
  • Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
  • In-country representation.
  • Promoting the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

Specifically you will: 

  • Lead on Safe and Inclusive Programming initiatives, ensuring that all programmes meet minimum standards.
  • Develop NRC Yemen’s strategic direction on Durable Solutions and build a portfolio of programmes supporting these ambitions.
  • Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses.
  • Improve implementation of NRC’s PCM mandatory activities, grants management, and programme implementation follow up.

What you will bring

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context.
  • Core competency expertise with experience in complex emergencies and early recovery programming.
  • Strategy development and fundraising experience in a context like Yemen. Experience in Yemen is an added advantage.
  • People management with great interpersonal skills.
  • Change management – right sizing experience.
  • Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Knowledge of cash-based interventions, market based programmes and durable solutions.
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
  • Arabic language skills an asset.

Source: https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/requisitions/job/14872

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