What you will do:

Generic responsibilities:

1. Line management of CC Coordinators and Team Leaders in the area.

2. Responsible for support to integrated programs, coordination and technical quality of the field office, Project Cycle Management (PCM), monitoring and evaluation of projects.

3. Provide specific and relevant inputs from the field on Key Competency strategies.

4. Provide high level technical oversight of needs assessments, studies, evaluations at area level

5. Ensure compliance with donor standards, grant management and regular reporting due from the field office

6. Identify financing opportunities and develop a financing strategy and forecast in the area of intervention

7. Contribute to the management of grants and BPO allocations in the area

8. Comply and abide by NRC policies, procedures, and guidelines

9. Ensure that the appropriate frameworks are in place for a successful program and financial audit.

10. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums.

11. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

Specific responsibilities:

• Responsible for organizing PCM {Grant Opening Meeting (GOM), Grant Review Meeting (GRM) and Grant Closing Meeting (GCM)} Meetings for multiple and unique key competency projects at area level.

• Responsible for program implementation with high quality and cost-effectiveness

• Provide support to programme staffs during monthly budget monitoring and updates in spending plans for program budgets

• Review project reports for the area before submitting them to the area manager

• Regular site visits for the implementation of projects

• Ensure that NRC resources are used in accordance with humanitarian principles in the area

• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments, while considering key lessons learnt from the implementation of projects in the area

• Contribute to capacity building of all programmes technical staff

• Promote innovation and learning at area level

• Contribute to the development of the area of ​​intervention and the development of Core Competence (CC) strategies, initiate and participate in the relevant development of Key Competence projects

• Ensure the participation, the contribution of the Support Skills to the development and the implementation of the project

• Provide weekly updates on project progress to Area Manager.

• Upon delegation, represents the Area Manager in the area 

What you will bring:

Generic professional competencies: 

• Minimum 2 years of experience from a program management position level in a humanitarian /recovery context

• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

• Experience and working knowledge in both emergency response and durable solutions

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Expertise in one or more of NRC core competency is an asset

• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal required

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Knowledge of the context in the area is an asset

• Good knowledge of donor regulations

• Experience in advocacy

• Experience with project start up/exit

What we offer:

• Duty station: One will be based in Mueda and another in Pemba

• Contract: 12 Months national contract (Renewable)

• Travel: 50% to target project locations in the Localities and IDPs Camps

• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s national pay scale.

• 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.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email 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.

• Applicants who do not fill the required information will not be considered for the role. 

• 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.

• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• This position is only open to internal NRC staff. It is also open for candidates who have the legal right to work in Mozambique. Hence, NRC will not sponsor visa nor work permit. 

If you have any questions about this role, please email esa.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.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

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 in Mozambique.