Females are highly encouraged to apply.

What you will do:

1. Role and responsibilities: The Area Programme Manager (APM) supports program design and is responsible for the implementation of integrated, high-quality programmes and represents NRC in all programmatic coordination forum, as delegated by the Area Manager.

Key objectives for this role include:

1. Line management for CC project managers
2. Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
3. Responsible for ensuring programme support to integrated programme, coordination and technical quality in Area office
4. Provide area specific input relevant for CC strategies
5. Compliance to donor standards, and grant management and regular reporting to donor in Area

Specific Responsibilities:

• Deputize for the Area Manager (AM) in the intervention area; the APM works closely with the Area Support Manager in the coordination of operations in the intervention area;
• Representation at the sector coordination level, in emergency meetings, and in sector-level working groups in the absence of PM or Coordinator
• Ensure that NRC resources are used in accordance with humanitarian principles in the region

Programme Design

• In consultation with Project Managers, partners, and Specialists, maintain a watching brief on humanitarian need and oversee needs assessment in the area of operations.
• Support the Specialist and PDM in writing program concept notes and proposals.

Programme Implementation

• Responsible for the implementation of the program with high quality with a cost-effectiveness ratio targeting beneficiaries most in need of protection.
• Responsible for managing grant launch and closing meetings at the area level; accountable for activity planning and spending plans.

Staff Management

• Line management of staff in line with NRC procedures, ensuring NRC is a great employer to work for.
• Capacity building, coaching and mentoring of colleagues to ensure performance and growth.
• Create and maintain a positive environment in which to work.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. As the above responsibilities are just a snapshot from the Job description.

What you will bring

Generic professional competencies: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a management position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Expertise in key competencies.
• Proven results on the responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent cross cultural communication skills.

Context-specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Arabic language skills an advantage.
• Prior experience in Sudan an advantage.
• Experience in start-up an advantage.

What we offer

• Duty station: Kordofan , Sudan
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale.
• Duration of Contract: 12 month renewable
• Travel: 30%
• 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 with contextual reservation towards some nationalities.
• 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.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

The drought situation in Somalia has deteriorated rapidly and intensified much earlier than seen over the last decade. Life-saving assistance is urgently needed to halt further internal displacement.

Our emergency teams are on the ground responding to the ever-increasing needs. We target those who have been forced to flee with our activities, from building shelters to tackling agricultural challenges, and enabling them to acquire new skills that can increase their resilience to shocks in the future.

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