Central African Republic: Programme Manager

Aug 13, 2014 | The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

NRC's Information, Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme in CAR will focus on Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) rights, civil documentation, and the protection those affected by displacement through advocacy, training, awareness raising, and direct assistance.

The Programme Manager reports to the Country Director.

Recruitment is subject to funding.

Job description

  • Develop strategies for the EU-ICLA Programme
  • Monitor the EU-ICLA Programme and ensure high technical quality and synergies
  • Prepare/verify a follow-on proposal if agreed
  • Evaluation, review and quality control of EU-ICLA Programme
  • Be responsible specifically for the implementation and monitoring of EU-ICLA Programme
  • Identify trends in conditions/standards and donor priorities and assess better ways to assist
  • Training and development of staff
  • Ensure adherence to the ICLA tools and handbooks and other NRC policies
  • Develop partnerships in the humanitarian community and coordinate with authorities at provincial and ministry level
  • Represent the programme at a high level of authority with national authorities, donors and international organisations
  • Oversee the development of objectives and work plans for the programme.
  • Ensure the implementation of the programme as per donor requirements
  • Act as budget holder for the programme, and manage the budget of the programme in line with NRC procedures and donor requirements, particularly with regard to procurement.
  • Prepare reports (internal and donor) as necessary
  • Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the programme

Qualifications

  • Relevant university degree, preferably law or social studies.
  • Minimum 4 years experience from working as a senior Project Manager/Programme Manager in a humanitarian/ recovery context
  • Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Specific knowledge of the ICLA Core competency including excellent understanding of protection and human-rights.
  • Documented results related to the position's responsibilities
  • Knowledge of the context in Central African Republic
  • Planning and budgeting experience
  • Experience of working on an EU funded project
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
  • Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal
  • Valid driver's license

Personal qualities

  • Goal oriented and visionary
  • Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
  • Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances
  • Managing recourses to optimize results
  • Strategic thinking
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Handling insecure environments
  • Flexible and creative
  • Ability to maintain a good sense of humour
  • All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We offer

  • Commencement: September 2014
  • Contract period: 18 months depending on funding
  • Salary/benefits: According to NRC's general directions
  • Duty station: Bangui, with frequent travels throughout the country (50%). CAR is a non-family duty station. Recreational and social facilities are limited, and international staff will be expected to live in shared accommodation of moderate standard.
  • Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start
  • Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the 'Company name' field for both company and location
  • Deadline for application: 20.08.2014