What we are looking for
We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Head of Programme Support Unit to join the Iraq mission. The successful candidate will provide programme quality and support, guide the development and continuous evolution of NRC Iraq’s portfolio and will be the PCM compliance/focal point. The role holder will also be responsible for ensuring a robust Monitoring Evaluation and Learning system for the Country programme and to provide quality assurance on all the reports and proposals that are developed that involve Iraq.
If you have a passion for maintaining donor relations, promoting learning and capacity building, and ensuring effective and constructive communication between all operational teams, partners and area offices, then this is the role for you!
**This role is open to internal NRC staff**
What You Will Do
- Line management and staff development
- Support in the development of funding strategy, programme forecasts and identify funding opportunities, taking account of changing donor priorities
- Accountable for compliance in relation to grant management and project cycle management
- Manages the development of submissions to donors, including project proposals and coordinate input for reporting to donors.
- Responsible for quality control of donor applications and reports
- Ensure a robust M&E system is in place, including an appropriate community feedback mechanism. Regular monitoring and data collections should be analysed and factored into future programme design and development
- Ensure all programme staff are trained in NRC’s project cycle management
- Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Please download the full Job Description to learn more about the role.
What You Will Bring
- Minimum 4 years’ experience from a senior grant management position, with responsibility for programme, in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Experience of working on, coordinating or leading consortia or other forms of partnership implementation.
- Experience in M&E systems and approaches, and accountability mechanisms and frameworks.
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of the context in Iraq.
- Knowledge of donor landscape, priorities and conditions.
- Experience of working in integrated programmes.
- Experience of steering the development of M&E systems.
What We Offer
- Erbil, Iraq duty station.
- Contract Duration: 12 months.
- 30 % travel, approximately in countries of operation.
- Salary/benefits: grade 10 on NRC’s salary scale. NRC offers competitive salary and package.
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Important Information about the application process
- Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your employment history, experience, responsibilities, and education in your application. Please ensure you attach your academic and professional certifications.
- Ensure to attach your latest CV.
- Submit your application and CV in English.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
- This role is open to NRC internals.
- Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- For any queries, please email us at mero.recruitment@nrc.no with “HOPSU-Iraq” as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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Learn more about NRC’s operations in Iraq here
Learn more about NRC
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH