What We are Looking For
NRCย Iraq is looking for a Livelihoods and Food Security Programme Development Manager to join theย mission. The role holder will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing the Livelihoods and Food Security programme in the country office.
**Please note for this role, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Iraq. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. **
What You Will Do
Develop CC strategy, technical SOPs / guidelines and Macro LFAs. Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, CC tools, handbooks and guidelines. Responsible of development and manage funding proposal, project budgets and donor reports. Overall management of project staff. Coordinate and manage CC project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.ย ย ย ย ย Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills. Liaison and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/cluster/working groups.ย Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.Please download the detailed job descriptionย to learn more about the position.ย
What You Will Bring
Advanced degree in International Development, Agriculture, Economics, or a related field. Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Minimum of 5 yearsโ work experience from a management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context with strong focus on market systems development approaches and youth programming.ย Experience in livelihoods and food security programming. Strong project management skills, including project design, budgeting, and reporting. Proven experience in leading and managing teams. Excellent communication, networking, and partnership-building skills. Experience in proposal writing and resource mobilization. Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Fluency in Arabic, both written and verbal.What We Offer
Baghdad, Iraqย duty station. Contract duration-6 months (Renewable, depending on funding, performance and need for the position). 75%ย travel, to field locations. Seniorย Gradeย 9ย in NRCโs Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, 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.Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying
Please note for this role applicants must be legally eligible to work in Iraq. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. 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. 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. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted. For any queries, please email us atย mero.recruitment@nrc.noย with โLFS PDM- Iraqโ as the subject line.Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization 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. Learn more aboutย NRCโs operations in Iraq here Watch this short videoย to see NRC in action. 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