An exciting opportunity to head up the NRC’s Area Programme Manager Ethiopia Shire.

 What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and dynamic Area Programme Manager Ethiopia Shire.

More About the Role.

The Programme manager is responsible for implementing integrated programmes and represents the NRC at coordination forums, as delegated from Area Manager and member of the Area Management Group. The following is a brief description of the role.

What you will do

• Line management for Core Competency project managers and coordinators.
• Compliance and adherence to the NRC policies, guidance and procedures;
• Responsible for ensuring programme support to integrated programme, coordination and technical quality in Area operation;
• Provide area specific input relevant for CC strategies;
• Compliance to donor standards, and grant management and regular reporting to donor in Area;
• Identify funding opportunities and develop funding strategy and forecasts;

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

  What you will bring

• BA in Sociology, Economics, Agricultural Livelihoods or related social science is required
• MA in business administration in field of studies related to management is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience from a management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Experience designing and managing Integrated Programmes
• Experience and working knowledge on Durable Solutions
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

What we offer

Duty station: Shire, Ethiopia

Contract: Open ended

Travel: frequent field travels

Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s Ethiopia Office, 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.

 Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

 Important information about the application process

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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.

Preferences:

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Its national position and applicable to Internal and external candidates.

Why NRC? 

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization 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

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.