What we are looking for
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and beliefs that shall guide our actions and relationships.
Context:
The Protection Project Manager will lead NRC’s protection programmes in North Darfur, Sudan, with a primary focus on the Protection from Violence (PfV) portfolio. The role is responsible for ensuring effective project cycle management and high quality programme delivery in line with NRC strategies and donor requirements. The position will also support capacity building of project staff through mentoring and technical guidance. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong coordination, communication, and advocacy skills, engaging effectively with stakeholders while ensuring timely and accurate reporting on programme progress and challenges.
What you will do:
The Protection Project Manager leads the implementation and coordination of protection programmes, ensuring quality delivery in line with NRC strategies and donor requirements. The role includes managing staff, budgets, and activities, overseeing protection monitoring, case management, and referrals, and ensuring assistance targets the most vulnerable populations. It also involves contributing to programme design and needs assessments, strengthening staff and partner capacity, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring effective reporting, advocacy, and compliance.
Generic responsibilities:
Line management of project staff
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Contribute to the development of Country, Nile Area and Protection strategies.
Initiate and participate in the development of relevant Protection projects
Coordinate and manage Protection project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects
Provide regular information to the Area Programme Manager and the Protection Specialist
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of Protection, explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
Develop and manage project budgets and coordinate across CCs, making sure that projects are aligned to Integrated Programming
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
Specific responsibilities:
Develop, coordinate and manage Protection Core Competency (CC) projects in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
Document protection risks and develop advocacy messaging to reduce violence, coercion and deliberate deprivation
Oversee protection monitoring, case management, referral mechanism.
Responsible for Protection specific input and participation in needs assessments, planning and implementation of responses to new emergencies, as well as to protracted displacement
Responsible for Protection specific contextual analysis and to take leadership in the Nile area office Protection programme design and delivery, in consultation with Protection Specialist and other Protection team members
Establish an excellent working relation with donors, international and national organizations, local authorities, clusters/sectors, CBOs and communities
Work on the NRC’s Local partners capacity building and maintain regular follow up on their activities.
Participate in all Protection coordination forums.
Prepare all Project operational documents in timely manner (HR Plans, Procurement plans, Work plans, Spending Plans, etc.)
Maintain close coordination and reporting with the Country office and Area Office M&E Team.
What you will bring:
1. Professional competencies
Minimum 3 years of experience in overseeing project implementation in a humanitarian/violent context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, including protracted displacement
Ability to manage teams in multiple office locations
Ability to analyze and integrate quantitative and qualitative data and information from different sources
Good knowledge and understanding of international standards, and protection fundamental concepts and guiding principles
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Speaking Arabic is a plus.
Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Demonstrated expertise in Protection.
Knowledge of the context in Sudan.
What we offer
Duty station: Sudan, North Darfur (Tawila)
Salary/benefits: grade 8 of NRC’s international pay scale
Duration of Contract: 1 year, fixed term
Travel: 30-40%
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.
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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.
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.
This position is open for international (mobile) candidates.
If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment 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.