Background:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people.
NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the Shelter & Settlements, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Information Counselling & Legal Assistance (ICLA), Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) and Camp Management sectors. NRC has obtained its registration in Mozambique mid-May 2021 and started its operations in September 2021 . has established two offices: a coordination office in Pemba, city the capital of Cabo Delgado, and a field office in Mueda (district in Cabo Delgado) where the main interventions are taking place.
The conflict in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique started in 2017, however the situation has rapidly deteriorated since mid-2020. Attacks by Non-State Armed Groups (NSAG) intensified and expanded geographically leading to the displacement of around 744,000 (DTM Mozambique, September 2021) It is worth noting that the number of the IDPs has quadrupled since March 2020 (initial number of 110,000 IDPs). Ongoing needs include food and NFI, Shelter, WASH, Health and Psychosocial support, Education, and protection. More than 80 percent of people who fled the conflict are staying with family and friends in host communities. This displacement situation is putting immense strain on the already meagre resources of host communities which were already very vulnerable. In this respect, an estimated 1.3 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
In this context NRC is implementing emergency response in Cabo Delgado and the identified sectors or competencies are as follows: Emergency Response in the form NFIs Shelter and WASH Kits, Education, Livelihoods and Food Security, Information Counselling and Legal assistanceand mainstream protection and use CVA as a modality for the response.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced leader to build the programme portfolio to consolidate the NRC start up in time where the shape for NRC program and strategic priorities remain open.
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values. To be dedicated, innovative*, inclusive* and accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships.
What you will do:
The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to assume overall responsibility for programme development and strategic vision in the country promoting learning and a cost-conscious culture as well as ensure effective and constructive communication between related functions and Area office/s.
The Head of Programme has the overall responsibility to develop and ensure good partnership relations and ensure programme relevant advocacy priorities are identified and taken forward. The positions also have line management responsibility as well responsibility to manage and ensure support and capacity building related to PCM, M&E framework, integrated programming and programme quality.
Generic responsibilities
- Line management of the Country Programme Unit.
- Technical supervision of Core Competency Programme Development Managers
- Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
- Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
- Development of Core Competency strategies, aligned to regional and global priorities and strategies
- Development of integrated and needs-based programmes, including cash-based interventions and market-based programmes
- Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts
- Grants management, Budget Programme Overview (BPO) allocations and reporting to donors, including compliance with donor standards
- Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Specific responsibilities
- Contribute to strengthening accountability to beneficiaries through improving M&E systems, the establishment of beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms and improved needs assessments for evidence-based programming.
- Facilitate initiatives for integrated programme analysis and response analysis, including the integration of relevant cross-cutting issues such as protection, safe programming, and access
- Oversee Project Cycle Management (PCM), including through field support missions
- Liaise with Area managers to explore and create synergies and ensure effective and constructive communication between the CO and AOs.
- Provide contextual programme analysis as input to the county strategy, annual and trimestral reports.
- Manage performance and staff development of the Programme department.
- Ensure current donor relations are well managed and explore potential new donor opportunities
- Ensure programme relevant advocacy priorities are identified and taken forward.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Country Director.
What you will bring:
Professional competencies:
- Minimum 8 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian context
- Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
- NRC Core competencies expertise
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- High level of communication, interpersonal, representation and negotiation skills
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Portuguese.
Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of the context in Mozambique is advantageous
- Culturally sensitive, with the ability to work within different cultural contexts
- Proven ability to live and work in hardship duty stations, sometimes under stressful environment
- Experience in resource mobilisation and in particular working with EU donors, American donors and UN agencies
- Empowering and building trust and community mobilization
What we offer:
- Duty station: Pemba, Mozambique
- Contract: 12 Months (Renewable)
- Travel: at least 40%
- 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 [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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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.
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
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.
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.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
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