What we are looking for
A strategic leader with experience in a senior programme management position ideally as Head of Programme or similar position within humanitarian/recovery/complex contexts. Knowledge of the Middle East context and understanding of the Palestinian humanitarian context and crisis.
External coordination and engagement with various stakeholders including donors, consortia, other NGOs. Quality programming expertise, knowledge or experience with NRC Core Competency programming as well experience with MEL systems and approaches, accountability mechanisms and frameworks.ย
Strong leadership and staff development capacity with effective team building, cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution skills. Remote management experience is mandatory for this position.
What you will be doing
The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to develop and ensure implementation of holistic high-quality programmes.ย
Key responsibilities:
As a Member of the Country Management Group (CMG), provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action.
Development of Core Competency strategies ensuring alignment to regional and global priorities and strategies. Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based and market-based programmes.
Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts. In collaboration with the Programme Unit, lead the development of NRCโs fundraising strategy. This includes the mapping of donor policy and priorities and their alignment with NRCโs programmatic and advocacy goals.
Responsible for ensuring sound and timely grants management through NRCโs Project Cycle Management (PCM) framework and in line with donor requirements, best practice and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
Drive quality control, MEL and organizational learning as well as Coordinate the roll-out and implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards across the Country Office.ย
Line management for Core Competency Specialists, the Head of the PSU as well as ensure capacity building of all technical staff.ย
In-country representation - Responsible for strengthening our collaboration with other actors through building and strengthening networks, cooperation and implementing partnerships.
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy. Work in coordination with the Advocacy Manager to ensure that NRC can engage relevant decision makers and influence their decisions to address humanitarian needs, through programme evidence-based advocacy and ensuring the centrality of protection in humanitarian action.
Responsible for ensuring consistency and promoting synergy between program operations in Gaza and West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
Acting Country Director (CD) when delegated.
What you will bring
A bachelorโs degree in a relevant field (administration, business or a social science related). An advanced academic qualification will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5 yearsโ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery/ complex contexts as Head of Programme or similar position with responsibility for programme and/or project management.ย
Experience in NRC Core Competency programming is an asset as well as experience with MEL systems and approaches, and accountability mechanisms and frameworks.
Experience of working on, coordinating or leading consortia or other forms of partnership implementation. External engagement with donors, other NGOs is also necessary for this position.
Demonstrated leadership and staff development capacity.
Experience working in country and remotely is mandatory.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal and excellent drafting skills. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of the Middle East context and understanding of the Palestinian humanitarian context and crisis;ย
Experience with start-up, scale-up projects, emergency and early recovery contexts.
Experience of mainstreaming evidence-based approaches to programme quality throughout the project cycle.
Experience of working in integrated programmes.
Knowledge of donor landscape, priorities and conditions.ย
Effective team building, cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution skills;
Experience in the design and delivery of team capacity strengthening, including remote coaching, mentoring and training.
Please downloadย the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What we offer
Duty station: Jerusalem, Palestine or Amman, Jordan
Contract: 24 months renewable based on funding and performance
Travel: 30% travel to NRC areas of operations
Salary/benefits: Grade 11 on NRC's grading structure. ย
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
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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
Learn more about NRC Palestine The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH