1. What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified,experienced, and dynamic Head of Programmes Kenya.

More About the Role.

We are seeking to hire the Head of Programme position is to assume overall responsibility for programme development and strategic vision in the country promoting learning and a cost-conscious culture as well as ensure effective and constructive communication between related functions, Partners and Area offices.

What you will do

  1. Line management for Core Competence Specialists

  2. Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)

  3. Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

  4. Provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action 

  5. Development of Core Competency strategies that are aligned to regional and global priorities & strategies

  6. Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes

  7. Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts 

  1. Please download thedetailed job descriptionto learn more about the position.   

What you will bring

  • Ensure strategic programme development in the country in line with the region and global programme initiatives. 
  • Overseeing specific advances in NRC’s Innovation, Protection, Markets and Digital programming, through an increasingly localized and networked approach
  • Contribute to expanding the use of Cash Based Programmes and increasing use of technology as a way of increasing efficiency of the programmes in liaison with partners.
  • Contribute to strengthening accountability to beneficiaries through improving M&E systems, the establishment of beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms and improved needs assessments for evidence-based programming with partners
  • Facilitate initiatives for integrated programme analysis and response analysis,including the integration of relevant cross-cutting issues such as protection, safe programming and access
  • Oversee Project Cycle Management (PCM), through field support missions and partners. 
  • Liaise with Area managers to explore and create synergies and ensure effective and constructive communication between the CO, AO and partners.

What we offer

Duty station: Kenya – Nairobi

Contract: 12months, renewal subject to funding and performance

Travel: 40% 

Salary/benefits: Grade 11 on NRC’sKenya,  salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. 

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.

This role is open to qualified Kenyan nationals only.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

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  • 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. 

  • 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. 

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. 

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