Females are highly encouraged to Apply. 

What we are looking for:

The job purposes for the Emergency Response Project Manager- ERPM is to continue the multi sector emergency response activities and be responsible for the overall planning and implementation of the ECHO funded life-saving project implemented in hard to reach areas of South Sudan following the pre-decided emergency triggers. The position will also develop the on job capacity of the national staff working on the project.

What you will do:

Key objectives for this role include:

• Strengthening current multi sectoral Rapid Response in SS and implement in line with desired strategic direction, quality measurements and donor requirements.
• Manage, train and develop the capacity of the Multi- sector emergency response teams.
• Ensure high technical quality and transparent processes.
• Adherence to CC tools and handbooks and other NRC policies.
• Responsible for project documentation.
• Contribute to the development of NRC’s country strategy, action plan and priorities in the protection, ICLA, education, WASH and Shelter / NFI sectors and rapid response.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provision of strategic direction and analysis of desired Multi Sector interventions responding to the humanitarian needs based on assessments (in areas of operation and/or areas of expansion).
• Represent NRC in the ERRM consortium managers group.
• Initiate Multi sector rapid responses with a strong protection lens and ensuring beneficiary feedback mechanisms is set up.
• Ensure the adoption of appropriate designs and technologies, taking into account cost effectiveness, cultural awareness and protection of the environment.
• Technical monitoring and management of multi sector projects: construction of primary schools, temporary learning spaces, as well as latrines and boreholes at schools.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position as the tasks mentioned above are a summary.

What you will bring:

Competencies: 

1. Value driven competencies

• Motivated and dedicated to NRC values and ways of working.
• High degree of creativity and initiating new ideas.
• Transparent and accountable.

2. Behavioral competencies

• Managing resources to optimize results.
• Managing performance and development.
• Empowering and building trust.
• Handling insecure environments.

3. Professional competencies

• Relevant university degree or higher education preferable engineering degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience from working as a Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery. context and specific experience in multi sector humanitarian response.
• Experience in protection mainstreaming.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Technical expertise in Food Security and livelihood will advantageous.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Valid driver’s license.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Juba, South Sudan with frequent travels to field.
• Contract: national contract, 12 months (extendable upon funds availability).
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 step 1 on NRC’s salary scale.
• 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 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.
• This is a national position that is open to national South Sudanese only.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email EAY Recruitment [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.

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Over two-thirds of South Sudan’s 8.9 million people need humanitarian assistance. Deteriorating humanitarian conditions have been worsened by climate, conflict and economic shocks, the effects of Covid-19, and gender-based violence. Protection concerns remain high, with people impacted by violence having limited access to justice and the rule of law.

Continued conflict and instability in the country combined with flooding have resulted in large-scale internal and cross-border displacement. Over two million people are internally displaced (55 per cent of whom are women and girls). An additional 2.3 million South Sudanese remain refugees hosted in neighbouring countries.

Prolonged flooding, due to abnormal rainfall, impacts agriculture and intensifies existing vulnerabilities of affected people. In 2022, an estimated 8.3 million people are experiencing severe food insecurity as shocks are intensifying. The cumulative impact of recurrent flooding also contributed to the destruction and damage to water facilities, leaving vulnerable people in urgent need of WASH services and limited access to basic services including health and education.

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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