What you will do:

1. Role and responsibilities:

    

With a strong focus on programme quality and support, the Head of Programme Support will guide the development and continuous evolution of NRC Sudan country’s grant portfolio and will be the PCM compliance/focal point. As delegated from the Head of Programme, ensure a robust Monitoring and Evaluation system for the Country programme.

Key objectives for this role include:

Generic responsibilities:

Line management and staff development 

2.        Support in the development of  a multi-year funding strategy, programme forecasts and identify funding opportunities, taking particular account of changing donor priorities

3.        Accountable for compliance in relation to grant management and project cycle management processes, as delegated from Head of Programme

4.        Manages the development of submissions to donors, including project proposals and coordinate input for reporting to donors. 

5. Responsible for quality control of donor applications and reports 

6. Responsible for the management of consortia of which NRC is the lead agency, and in development of any consortia applications; line management of the consortia managers

7. Ensure a robust M&E system is in place, including an appropriate beneficiary feedback mechanism. Regular monitoring and data collections should be analysed and factored into future programme design and development

8. Ensure all programme staff are trained in NRC’s project cycle management 

9. Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures 

10. Deputising for the Head of Programmes 

Specific responsibilities:

• Oversee the integration of Safe and Inclusive Programming minimum standards into PCM and other processes, as well as roll-out of NRC Sudan’s Safe and Inclusive Programming action plan 

• Oversee the integration of Safe and Inclusive Programming minimum standards into PCM and other processes, as well as roll-out of NRC Sudan’s Safe and Inclusive Programming action plan.
• Oversight of other cross-cutting thematic areas of work and integration into programming and routines, as those positions are added to the Program Support Unit
• Responsible for leading on NRC involvement in select consortia as partner
• Initiate the development and embedding of technical guidance documents/SOPs and tools relevant to the Programme Support Unit.
• Lead programmatic audits focussed on quality, compliance, timeliness, and relevance.
• Contribute to lessons learnt and evidence-based programming in a systematic manner.
• Oversight of initiatives and responsibilities as delegated by the Head of Programme.
• Ensure coordination between NRC Sudan’s, Regional Office and Head Office on cross-cutting thematic areas of work, consortium management and PCM.
• Oversight of initiatives and responsibilities as delegated by the Head of Programme.

What you will bring

2. Competencies

1. Professional competencies 

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• Minimum 4 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context

• Master's degree in related field such as international law, international development, or social sciences (desirable). Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in the preferred fields will be considered if relevant work experience considerably exceeds the minimum requirement of 4 years

• Strong knowledge of global protection standards and humanitarian principles

• Demonstrated experience in developing technical standards for core areas of protection from violence programming (including Site Management or UDOC experience); Experience in creating and implementing referral pathways

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile; ability to think strategically

• Solid understanding and experience of refugee crisis contexts

Context/skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Minimum 4 years’ experience from a senior grant management position, with responsibility for programme, in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience of working on, coordinating or leading consortia or other forms of partnership implementation
• Experience in M&E systems and approaches, and accountability mechanisms and frameworks
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s licence.

2 Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the context in Sudan

• Knowledge of donor landscape, priorities and conditions

• Experience of working in integrated programmes 

• Experience of steering the development of M&E systems 

What we offer

• Duty station: Kosti, Sudan

• Salary/benefits: grade 10 on NRC’s international salary scale. 

• Duration of Contract: Fixed term, one year, subject to renewal

• Travel: 40%

• 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: 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.

• 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 position for all nationalities. Internal candidates might be screened before exploring externals. 

• If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment  esa.recruitment@nrc.nowith 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.

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