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What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and Head of Programme who will be responsible for the overall programmatic strategy across the operation and to develop high quality integrated programmes in Venezuela by working closely with the field staff and leading a team of technical advisers. The following is a brief description of the role.

What you will do

• Line management responsibilities for directly reporting staff. This includes the:
  • Performance management process; setting clear goals aligned to country strategy and priorities, and to follow up and support staff’s achievement.
  • Responsible for key processes as workforce planning, recruitment, staff induction and development and ensure Duty of Care for own staff
• To be responsible for the Core Competencies PDM, Grants and MEAL function support to colleagues with management responsibilities and develop relevant training including coaching of newly hired colleagues to ensure they meet NRC’s (function) standards. Also contribute to the induction of new staff with a role in the programme processes
• Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
• Provide programme input to Country Strategy, annual strategy review process and Plan of Action
• Development of Core Competency strategies, aligned with regional and global priorities (ToC, Macro Logframe...)
• Responsible to steer fundraising and engagement efforts aiming to widen the donor-base for NRC in Venezuela 
• Collaborate with the Advocacy and Communication Coordinator to ensure holistic approaches and base advocacy on evidence from own programme 

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

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context 
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts 
• Experience in development of project proposals and operations strategy 
• Core competency expertise 
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities 
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 
• Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and verbal 
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of the context in Venezuela is an advantage
• Experience in working on some of the NRC Core Competencies, preferably Protection or Education
• Experience from working in a hyperinflation humanitarian context is an asset
• Preferred Knowledge of the context in Venezuela
• Experience in Project Cycle Management
• Experience in grants management
• Experience in MEAL management
• Demonstrated knowledge of protection mainstreaming and Accountability to Affected Populations
• Demonstrated experience in representation and advocacy
• Demonstrated experience in developing partnership

What we offer

• Duty station: Caracas, Venezuela

• Contract: national or international contract, 12 months , extendable (note for international contract: Caracas is a Non Family Duty Station.

• Travel: up to 30% 

• Salary/benefits: grade 11 on NRC’s regional 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.

   

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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.

• If you have any questions about this role, please email aela.recruitment@nrc.no 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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Venezuela's protracted economic, social, and political crisis has led to millions of people fleeing the country, many others being internally displaced: at least 7.6 million people are in need humanitarian assistance or protection. NRC is present in Venezuela since 2005 and works along the following Core Competencies (CC): Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) and Protection from Violence (PfV) in Zulia, Tachira, Apure and Bolivar states.

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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