Area Programme Manager at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Programme Manager

Location: Jos, Plateau
Job Type: Contract
Duration and type of contract: 12 months Full-Time.

Role and Responsibilities

• Line management for CC (core competencies) project Coordinators in the area;
• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures;
• Responsible for grant opening meetings and grant closing meetings at area level;
• Provide area-specific input relevant for CC strategies;
• Ensure compliance to donor standards, grant management and regular reporting to the donor in the area;
• Identify funding opportunities and develop an area funding strategy along with forecasts for the area;
• Responsible for grant opening meetings and grant closing meetings at area level;
• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments, extract and implement key learnings from project implementation in the area;
• Ensure capacity building of all technical staff;
• Contribute to the development of area and CC strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant CCs projects.

Professional Competencies

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience from a management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context;
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts;
• Core competency expertise on distribution/ cash and voucher;
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal; 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience from a senior-level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context (preferred).
• Knowledge of the context in Plateau State
• Example: Experience from advocacy work, conflict resolution

What We Offer

• 12-month contract duration with possibility of extension.
• Grade 8 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, 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.
• A chance to work with a motivated, innovative team in a multi-sectorial programme.
• An opportunity to work in one of the largest humanitarian emergencies and have an impact in a neglected context.

Application Closing Date
4th April, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC, we think outside the box.
• We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. 
• You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative