Background:

The Consortium Manager will oversee the consortium management unit and coordinate the work of the steering committee (SC), technical committee, member organisations and donor(s) to achieve the consortium’s objectives. 

What you will do:

General Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate with consortium members to ensure high quality implementation of activities, compliance with donor and consortium rules, and accountability to beneficiaries. 

2. Ensure effective coordination and communication among consortium members, steering and technical committees, programmatic and finance/support teams across partners, donors, and other stakeholders. Coordination is one of the key elements of the position. 

3. Recruit and manage consortium-specific staff, consultants and sub-contractors as needed to carry out activities. 
4. Manage the consortium management’s unit’s budget, assets and resources. 
5. With the Steering Committee, develop and implement a multi-year consortium strategy (programmatic and financial).
6. Act as a focal point for the consortium. Represent the consortium to external stakeholders - donors, government, coordination bodies, and local and international NGOs. Include the Steering Committee and other consortium staff in representation as much as possible and as appropriate. Network with relevant actors to help achieve consortium objectives. 
7. Responsible for all aspects of grant management including but not limited to submitting high-quality proposals to donors, financial and programmatic reporting, grant filing, partnership agreements, and sharing grant information (reports, proposals, agreements) with consortium members. 
8. Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of member activities as needed for reporting, learning and possibly advocacy purposes.
9. Coordinate Steering Committee meetings and implement the agreed course of actions. 
10. Ensure compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.

Specific responsibilities:

• Manage the RRM Consortium members inputs to RRM workplans, reporting, and oversee the design and deliverables of the RRM

• Manage the RRM Consortium tracking tools, develop new tools as needed to increase monitoring and accountability of Consortium partners implementation. 

• Track progress, consolidate and analyse management information and produce regular reports for the SC.

• Engage with RRM Consortium partners to increase quality of design and response (including through dedicated workshops and working groups)

• Manage programme and financial risks, through reviews of financial and logistical reports, organises due diligence, spot checks, and coordinates audits as required

• Manage the grant relationship with ECHO, on behalf of the SC, and represent the consortium with other donors

• Review and Update the RRM Consortium Common Rationale to reflect the expansion and reach of the Consortium, in agreement with the SC

• Engage with advocacy actors to advance the objectives of the consortium and share information. 

• Support learning across member organisations (and the wider international community) to improve grant effectiveness and better respond to the needs of beneficiaries. 

• Work closely with consortium members (and Steering Committee) to solve problems that may arise during implementation

What you will bring:

Generic professional competencies: 

• Advanced university degree in relevant field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in senior project management and/or coordination for an international organisation with responsibility for programming in a humanitarian, conflict or post-conflict context; or equivalent.
• Proven experience in project cycle management and grant management. 

• Strong communication, inter-personal, facilitation and diplomatic skills, including the professional credibility to provide coordination and sometimes guidance to member organisations. 
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. 

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with strong writing and editing skills. 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Good knowledge about Rapid Response Mechanisms, and some knowledge of the core sectors of first line emergency response, cash, shelter, WASH, protection and nutrition/health

• Experience working with the ECHO

• Experience with external representation. 
• Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage
• Experience working in complex emergencies, volatile contexts. 
• Experience working in Mozambique is essential. 

What we offer:

• Duty station: Pemba, Mozambique

• Contract: 12 Months (Renewable)

• Travel: at least 30%

• Salary/benefits: grade 10 on NRC’s International  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

• For 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 passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.

• Applicants who do not fill in the required information will not be considered for the role. 

• 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.

• This position is open for expats.

• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions about this role, please email esa.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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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 in Mozambique.