Females are highly encouraged to apply.ย
What you will do:
- Role and responsibilities:
The KfW Programme Manager is responsible for overall operational and technical leadership of NRCโs KfW Development Bank-funded project in Sudan. The project will run from January 2025 to December 2027 to deliver housing solutions, legal servicesย and improved community infrastructure for displacement affected-urban communities and households in Gedaref and River Nile. Infrastructure development represents a core component of the project, with a particular focus on resilience and energy efficiency.ย
The overall objective of this project is to promote the resilience of displacement affected-urban communities and households in Sudan through an integrated approach to resilient infrastructure, adequate and dignified housing and support to exercise their rights at individual, household and community level. Key objectives for this role include:
Generic responsibilities:
1.Lead on project development and implementation in line with NRCโs global strategic objectives and priorities.ย
2. Work collaboratively with all relevant colleagues at area, country and regional level to set and carry out a clear strategic direction for the project.
3. Lead on engagement and liaison with the donor, including regular review meetings, involving other staff as relevant.
Specific responsibilities:
- Lead on Area needs assessments related to the KfW project and translate findings from key assessments/analysis into practical strategies and priorities for interventions.
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What you will bring:
1. Professional competenciesย
Generic professional competencies for this position:ย
Experience in a senior project management position working in consortia, partnerships or equivalent structures, with responsibility for programming in a humanitarian/protracted crisis or development context. Experience working with KfW Development Bank and know their regulations or other development donors. Minimum 4 yearsโ experience in developing and leading large, multi-sectoral and complex projects. Technical experience and academic background relevant for Shelter / WASH โ i.e. engineering academic background.ย Experience of transitioning from emergency to longer-term development programming Experience of housing, schools and community infrastructure.ย Experience in capacity building technical teams. Experience in working in complex and volatile contexts. Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities. Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile. Fluency in English, both written and verbal.What we offer
Duty station:ย Gedaref (Nile Area Office) Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRCโs salary scale.ย Duration of Contract:ย 12 months (renewable upon funds availability). Travel: 60% 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.ย Find out more about the benefits of working for NRCImportant information about the application process
We invite applications from all nationalities. For internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address 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.ย 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. If you have any questions about this role, please emailย ESA Recruitment ย esa.recruitment@nrc.nowith 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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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
Learn more about Sudan 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