What we are looking for

Strong project management experience in a similar or related role. Emergency response experience is necessary for this position.

Strong experience in managing teams and being hands-on in project implementation, with demonstrated experience in conducting needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and programme development.

Must be knowledgeable about the Palestine context with Experience in community-based and participatory programme design and planning approaches.

Energetic & Hands-on candidates who are willing to work at all management levels, supporting teams as needed on budget management, implementation, and introducing new systems.

What you will do

The Area Programme Manager (APM) is responsible for overseeing NRC’s West bank Area Office programme in existing operational areas. S/he will ensure strategic direction and quality assurance as well as monitoring of NRC Palestine’s integrated programme in the Area Office (AO), as well as relevant staff mentoring and capacity development.

In this position you will:

• Contribute to the development of the West Bank office strategic plans, technical SOPs, tools and initiatives.
• Line manage Core Competency (CC) Project Managers and Coordinators as well as provide implementation support and guidance to Project Managers/ Coordinators, including on work plans, expenses/procurement, recruitments, CFM, reporting, etc.
• Ensure programme support to integrated programme, coordination and technical quality in AO as well as ensure availability of up-to-date multi-sectoral and specific sectoral needs assessment to inform programme design, including emergency response, and advocacy efforts.
• Oversee and coordinate various projects within the area to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures and donor standards, while overseeing effective grant management and regular, timely, and high-quality reporting to donors for the Area programme.
• Actively promote, support, and drive ‘integrated’ multi-sectoral programmes, cross-sectorial exchange of lessons learned, and adherence to relevant quality standards.
• Identify funding opportunities and contribute to developing funding strategy, forecasts, and project proposals.
• Support the capacity building of all programme staff in the area.
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
• Represent NRC in sectorial coordination, clusters and/or working group meetings when required.

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

What you will bring

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience from a management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context with demonstrated experience in conducting needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and programme development.
• Experience in setting up programs from scratch, including program management and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL).
• Sound knowledge of the Palestinian context with experience implementing emergency/rapid response programming and access negotiation.
• Experience in community-based and participatory programme design and planning approaches.
• Significant previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Knowledge of donor requirements and compliance rules.
• Strong proposal writing skills with experience and knowledge of working with various donors, with experience on donor requirements and compliance.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

What we offer:

• Duty station: West Bank, Palestine.
• Contract: 12 months (Fixed-term contract renewal based on performance, funds availability and need for the position).
• Travel: 20% within West Bank areas of operation.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s 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

• Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. 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.
• This position is open to all internal candidates. Due to legal restrictions in obtaining visas for some applicants please click on the link to confirm your eligibility before sending your application.
• Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) and First Aid and Trauma training is highly preferable.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• 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.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] 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.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

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.

Learn more about NRC’s operations in Palestine here.