Head of Programme – Nigeria at
Norwegian Refugee Council
Closing date: 30 Jan 2019
Do you want to be a part of our Nigeria programme? We are looking for a new Head of Programme in Maiduguri!
Since 2009, violent attacks on civilians by the armed group Boko Haram have left widespread devastation in northeast Nigeria. At least 17,000 people have been killed and approximately two million people are displaced within Nigeria. More than 14 million people in northeast Nigeria today are affected by the crisis caused by Boko Haram. Out of these, seven million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Around 92 per cent of displaced people reside in either informal settlements or with low-income host communities, creating a strain on already limited resources. The remaining 8 per cent live in more formalised camps. NRC has been in Nigeria since 2015.
The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to develop and ensure implementation of holistic high quality programmes.
The Head of Programme reports to the Country Director.
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.
Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the “Company name” field for both company and location
HOW TO APPLY:
https://www.webcruiter.no/wcmain/CvJobRespond1.aspx?oppdragsnr=401111283…
Job ID:
#2952769
Career Categories:
Program/Project Management
Country:
Nigeria
City:
Maiduguri
Theme:
Protection and Human Rights
Years Of Experience:
5-9 years