Females are highly encouraged to apply.

What you will do:

1. Role and responsibilities:

The KfW Programme Manager is responsible for overall operational and technical leadership of NRC’s KfW Development Bank-funded project in Sudan. The project will run from January 2025 to December 2027 to deliver housing solutions, legal services  and improved community infrastructure for displacement affected-urban communities and households in Gedaref and River Nile. Infrastructure development represents a core component of the project, with a particular focus on resilience and energy efficiency.

The overall objective of this project is to promote the resilience of displacement affected-urban communities and households in Sudan through an integrated approach to resilient infrastructure, adequate and dignified housing and support to exercise their rights at individual, household and community level. Key objectives for this role include:

Generic responsibilities:

1.Lead on project development and implementation in line with NRC’s global strategic objectives and priorities.

2. Work collaboratively with all relevant colleagues at area, country and regional level to set and carry out a clear strategic direction for the project.

3. Lead on engagement and liaison with the donor, including regular review meetings, involving other staff as relevant.

Specific responsibilities:

• Lead on Area needs assessments related to the KfW project and translate findings from key assessments/analysis into practical strategies and priorities for interventions.
• Coordinate with relevant, local or institution authorities about needs and project implementation
• Support with recruitment and capacity building of relevant project staff across the field offices.
• Develop SoPs, tools and guidance notes required for the project, ensuring these interact and correspond with both NRC policy and donor requirements.

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:

1. Competencies:

1. Professional competencies 

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Experience in a senior project management position working in consortia, partnerships or equivalent structures, with responsibility for programming in a humanitarian/protracted crisis or development context.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in developing and leading large, multi-sectoral and complex projects.
• Experience of transitioning from emergency to longer-term development programming.
• Experience with KfW or other development donors.
• Experience of housing, schools and community infrastructure.
• Experience in capacity building technical teams.
• Experience in 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.

Context-specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of world bank or basic international /EU building standards.
• Experience or willingness to develop programs with environmental and social safeguarding and an environmental and/or energy efficiency lens, including renewable energy and sustainability.
• Experience with promoting and mainstreaming community cohesion and community engagement.

What we offer

• Duty station: Gedaref (Nile Area Office)
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale.
• Duration of Contract: 12 months (renewable upon funds availability).
• Travel: 60%
• 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

• We invite applications from all qualified and interested internal candidates (current employees). Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
• For internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address 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. Incompletely filled applications will not be considered.
• 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.
• 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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