Shelter & Settlements Programme Development Manager

What We are Looking For

NRC Iraq is looking for a Shelter and Settlements Programme Development Manager to join the mission. The role holder will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing the Shelter and Settlements programme in the country office.

**Please note for this role, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Iraq. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. **

What You Will Do

• Develop CC strategy, technical SOPs / guidelines and Macro LFAs.
• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, CC tools, handbooks and guidelines.
• Responsible of development and manage funding proposal, project budgets and donor reports.
• Overall management of project staff.
• Coordinate and manage CC (2) project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills,
• Liaison and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/cluster/working groups.
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees and refugees in line with the advocacy strategy.

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

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• An advanced degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Technical CC Shelter and Settlement expertise.
• Proven experience in project design, proposal development, and budget management.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Fluency in Arabic and Kurdish (both written and spoken)
• Experience with start-up, exit or similar.

What We Offer

• Dohuk, Iraq duty station.
• 6 months (Renewable, depending on funding, performance and need for the position).
• 50% travel, to field locations.
• Senior Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, 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.

Key Information – Please Take Note When Applying

• Please note for this role applicants must be legally eligible to work in Iraq. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
• 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.
• 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. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• For any queries, please email us at mero.recruitment@nrc.no with “Shelter and settlements PDM- Iraq” as the subject line.

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