All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organizationโs core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.
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What we are looking for
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and Head of Programmeย who will be responsible for the overall programmatic strategy across the operation and to develop high quality integrated programmes in Venezuelaย by working closely with the field staff and leading a team of technical advisers. The following is a brief description of the role.
What you will do
Line management responsibilities for directly reporting staff. This includes the: Performance management process; setting clear goals aligned to country strategy and priorities, and to follow up and support staffโs achievement.Responsible for key processes as workforce planning, recruitment, staff induction and development and ensure Duty of Care for own staffTo be responsible for the Core Competencies PDM, Grants and MEAL function support to colleagues with management responsibilities and develop relevant training including coaching of newly hired colleagues to ensure they meet NRCโs (function) standards. Also contribute to the induction of new staff with a role in the programme processesMember of the Country Management Group (CMG)Provide programme input to Country Strategy, annual strategy review process and Plan of ActionDevelopment of Core Competency strategies, aligned with regional and global priorities (ToC, Macro Logframe...)Responsible to steer fundraising and engagement efforts aiming to widen the donor-base for NRC in Venezuelaย Collaborate with the Advocacy and Communication Coordinator to ensure holistic approaches and base advocacy on evidence from own programmeยPlease download theย detailed job descriptionย to learn more about the position.ย
What you will bring
Minimum 5 yearsโ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery contextย Experience from working in complex and volatile contextsย Experience in development of project proposals and operations strategyย Core competency expertiseย Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilitiesย Knowledge about own leadership skills/profileย Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and verbalย Valid driverโs licenseKnowledge of the context in Venezuela is an advantageExperience in working on some of the NRC Core Competencies, preferably Protection or EducationExperience from working in a hyperinflation humanitarian context is an assetPreferred Knowledge of the context in VenezuelaExperience in Project Cycle ManagementExperience in grants managementExperience in MEAL managementDemonstrated knowledge of protection mainstreaming and Accountability to Affected PopulationsDemonstrated experience in representation and advocacyDemonstrated experience in developing partnershipWhat we offer
Duty station: Caracas, Venezuela
Contract: national or international contract, 12 months , extendable (note for international contract: Caracas is a Non Family Duty Station.
Travel: up to 30%ย
Salary/benefits: grade 11 on NRCโs regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
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.
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Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process
Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled โI am an employeeโ to be redirected to NRCโs internal careers site.
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.
If you have any questions about this role, please emailย aela.recruitment@nrc.no 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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Venezuela's protracted economic, social, and political crisis has led to millions of people fleeing the country, many others being internally displaced: at least 7.6 million people are in need humanitarian assistance or protection. NRC is present in Venezuela since 2005 and works along the following Core Competencies (CC): Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) and Protection from Violence (PfV) in Zulia, Tachira, Apure and Bolivar states.
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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
Learn more about NRC The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH