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What we are looking for: 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 offices. 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 position also has 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. The Programme Development Unit, led by the Head of Programme, supports with development of capacity in core competencies and cross-cutting themes, working collaboratively and in a matrix structure with Support departments, Area Manager, and the Regional Programme department. The Head of Programme takes lead on donor relations, monitoring and evaluation, and other specialist areas as assigned. This will be fulfilled through the following: What will you do:
The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to develop and ensure implementation of holistic high-quality programmes.
Generic responsibilities
- Provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action
- Development of Core Competency strategies that are aligned to regional and global priorities and strategies
- Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes
- Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts
Specific responsibilities
- Any other tasks as delegated by the line manager
- Ensure strategic programme development in the country in line with the region and global programme initiatives.
- Overseeing specific advances in NRC’s Innovation, Protection, Markets and Digital programming, through an increasingly localised and networked approach
- Contribute to expanding the use of Cash Based Programmes and increase use of technology as a way of increasing efficiency of the programmes
- 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
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position as the above mentioned responsibilities are just a snapshot.
What you will bring
Generic professional competencies:
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector, with at least 5 years in a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context.
- Evident experience holding an international position.
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Core competency expertise
- Experience in programme strategy development
- Experience in Project Cycle Management
- Experience in grants management
- Experience in M&E management
- Demonstrated knowledge of protection mainstreaming and Accountability to Affected Populations
- Demonstrated experience in representation and advocacy
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
What we offer
- Duty station: Kampala_ Uganda
- Contract: fixed term
- Travel: up to 30%.
- Salary/benefits: grade 11 on NRC’s national pay 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
- 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.
- 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.
- This position is open for candidates who have the legal right to work in Uganda. NRC will not provide visa and work permits.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment [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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NRC’s programme in Uganda has a community-based approach and uses protection analysis to inform the response and target the most vulnerable refugees and host communities. The programme is multisector and anchored mainly on market-based interventions, with expertise in education, protection, livelihood and food security (LFS), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) promotion, shelter and information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). NRC is present in all larger refugee hosting districts. Scaling up our activities with the hard-to-reach populations is our priority, resulting in an integrated urban programme, among other activities.
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.
How to apply
Apply here.
