All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisationโs core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.ย
NRC currently has over 1,700 staff across East Africa and Yemen Region dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Yemen. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Education, Shelter, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and legal Assistance (ICLA) and Protection from Violence (PfV), to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.
The Regional Programme Department, based in Nairobi and managed by the Regional Programme Director, is responsible for the strategic development of NRC programming in the region by maximizing the support to and the development of Country Officesโ (CO) as well as by exploring and creating synergies among COs The Regional Programme Department is focused on research, policies, guidance and procedures, evidence and learning, capacity building, programme quality and donor relations. The department includes a Core Competency and Thematic Unit and a Programme Development and Support Unit with some additional functions.
Roles and Responsibilities ;
Regional Programme Advisor will be allocated a lead area where s/he will provide expertise. Lead areas will evolve in accordance with NRC Regional Programme Strategy. Specific lead responsibilities that could be assigned include but not limited to:
Establish and provide a regional helpdesk function on assigned thematic, working collaboratively with colleagues in HO, within the region and country offices. Help Desk thematic include (but are not limited to): PCM, Hard to Reach, Emergency Preparedness, Consortia and down-stream partnerships best practices Lead Strategic initiatives as assigned by the line manager or Regional Programmes Director. Identify gaps in quality and practice, and common learning and development needs in relation to programme proposal development, PCM, Grants Management within the regionโs COs and work collaboratively with L&D colleagues (regional, HO, OD/PCM Adviser) on development of learning initiatives to build skills and capacity Lead on partnerships (including private sector partnerships), identifying opportunities for cross-country/regional arrangements and developing outline business proposals to be taken forward with the Regional Programme Director Be the in-team focal point on assigned institutional donor knowledge, working collaboratively with colleagues in Partnerships and Policy (HO, NRC Rep Offices), and other regions, to develop information resources and tools to support COs in targeted programme proposals and high-quality donor reporting and compliance Conduct analysis of trends in the region or sub-region to contribute to regional understanding and provide evidence for advocacy and innovative project ideas.ยProfessional Competencies:ย
Several years of experience within the humanitarian/recovery context, of which 5 years of Advisor / Programme Manager/Head of Programme experienceย Specialist knowledge and expertise equivalent to an advanced university degree in a relevant field (e.g., international development, politics, social science) Knowledge of institutional donorsโ strategies, priorities, and compliance requirements - NMFA, UNHCR, ECHO, FCDO etc.ย Track record of successful proposal development, or similar in funding or partnerships Experience from working in the Middle East Understanding of, and commitment toย working collaboratively with technical and operational colleagues within a matrix structure, including capacity building Fluency in English, both written and verbal; Arabic is an assetย Experience working with overall strategy development and planning Experience of developing learning and development tools and resources to support capacity building Knowledge of and interest in new business opportunities, including commercial partnerships Experience of working with cross-country programmes and donorFor more information, here is the detailed Job Descriptionย
Additional Information:ย
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Locations - East Africa and Yemen Region (EAY)\\
Travel - 30%
Type of Contract: 12 monthsย renewable based on funding, performance, and the need for position
This position is open to qualified candidates of Kenyan Nationality Only!ย The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.