What we are looking for
We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Head of Programme Support Unit to join the Iraq mission. The successful candidate will provideย programme quality and support, guide the development and continuous evolution of NRC Iraqโs portfolio and will be the PCM compliance/focal point. The role holder will also be responsible for ensuring a robust Monitoring Evaluation and Learning system for the Country programme and to provide quality assurance on all the reports and proposals that are developed that involve Iraq.
If you have a passion for maintaining donor relations, promoting learning and capacity building, and ensuring effective and constructive communication between all operational teams, partners and area offices, then this is the role for you!
**This role is open to internal NRC staff**
What You Will Do
Line management and staff developmentย Support in the development of funding strategy, programme forecasts and identify funding opportunities, taking account of changing donor priorities Accountable for compliance in relation to grant management and project cycle managementย Manages the development of submissions to donors, including project proposals and coordinate input for reporting to donors.ย Responsible for quality control of donor applications and reportsย Ensure a robust M&E system is in place, including an appropriate community feedback mechanism. Regular monitoring and data collections should be analysed and factored into future programme design and development Ensure all programme staff are trained in NRCโs project cycle managementย Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and proceduresยPlease download theย full Job Descriptionย to learn more about the role.
What You Will Bring
Minimum 4 yearsโ experience from a senior grant management position, with responsibility for programme, in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experience of working on, coordinating or leading consortia or other forms of partnership implementation. Experience in M&E systems and approaches, and accountability mechanisms and frameworks. Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Valid driverโs licence. Knowledge of the context in Iraq. Knowledge of donor landscape, priorities and conditions. Experience of working in integrated programmes. Experience of steering the development of M&E systems.What We Offer
Important Information about the application process
Apply by completing all the system-required fieldsย of your employment history, experience, responsibilities, and education in your application. Please ensure you attach your academic and professional certifications. Ensure toย attach your latest CV. Submit your application and CVย in English. When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport. This role is open to NRC internals. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. For any queries, please email us atย mero.recruitment@nrc.noย with โHOPSU-Iraqโ 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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Learn more about NRCโs operations in Iraq here
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