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What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and dynamic Project Development Manager who will be responsible for design, development, and implementation of the Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) programme. The NRC Venezuela LFS programme aims to support displacement-affected communities and households at risk of food insecurity, diminished/destroyed livelihood and implementing negative coping strategies benefit from dignified support to meet their basic food needs and to enhance their capacity to achieve durable solutions thought developing/rehabilitating sustainable livelihoods opportunities.

What you will do

1. Gather and analyse LFS-related data from target or proposed target populations, as part of integrated or joint needs assessments, and use this in response analysis to develop contextually appropriate, technically sound new projects and programmes and inform advocacy efforts.
2. Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate.
3. Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of the LFS projects consistent with the NRC project management cycle (including reporting to the desired quality and standard) to ensure effective implementation (on time, on track, on budget).
4. Responsible for providing technical and implementation support and guidance to field-based LFS staff in implementing NRC project(s), including but not limited to providing instructions on work plans, approving expenses/procurement, recruitments, reporting, etc.
5. Ensure appropriate financial and logistical NRC systems/ procedures are adhered to within the LFS team.
6. Ensure timely and accurate development and submission of procurement plans, recruitment plans, and spending plans and ensure the same is shared with relevant support colleagues.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

• Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Technical LFS expertise
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in Spanish and English both written and verbal

•       Professional experience in food security and livelihoods, with an academic background in Business Administration, Nutrition, Sociology, Psychology, Agricultural Economics, Food Production Engineering, Veterinary Science, or related fields.

•       Experience working with population with different types of vulnerability, victims of conflict, violence, among others,

•       Experience in budget management.

•       Experience with technical report writing

•       Previous experience in LFS-related issues in Red Cross movement or other international or national humanitarian organizations.

•       Willingness to travel in the states where NRC has a presence and to spend the night in the field.

What we offer

• Duty station: Maracaibo, Venezuela
• Contract: national contract, 12 months, extendable according to performance and budget
• Travel: up to 40%
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• 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.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email aela.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title 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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Venezuela’s protracted economic, social, and political crisis has led to millions of people fleeing the country, many others being internally displaced: at least 7.6 million people are in need humanitarian assistance or protection. NRC is present in Venezuela since 2005 and works on Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) and Protection from Violence (PfV) in Zulia, Tachira, Apure and Bolivar states.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity

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