WASH Program Development Manager

Background:

NRC has recently commenced developing its WASH response strategy in Mozambique to complement our other core competencies, with a specific focus on integrated programming and area-based approaches, and with the inclusion of Energy/Environment programming as well. We are looking for an energetic and positive colleague who thrives working with others and finding joint solutions to complex problems – someone who wants to build a programme together with local actors, whether with local water authorities, peer NGOs and/or private sector actors, and have experience with partnership-based responses. We can offer a highly dedicated team of colleagues, a positive work environment and many challenges we try to fix together. 

In summary, we will be focusing more and more on pushing the boundaries of NRC's current programme model, particularly around durable solutions, localization and partnerships, policy impact, renewable energy, and being the voice of the displaced.

What you will do:

The WASH Programme Development Manager (PDM) will develop the WASH Country Office programme, and provide technical oversight and strategic direction to the Area Offices, to further develop the WASH Core Competency (CC) in NRC Mozambique. The PDM will provide quality assurance for all projects, develop a collaborative country strategy, identify collaboration partners for capacity exchanges, be an active participant in the Mozambique WASH sector and coordination mechanisms, and develop a donor strategy to further grow the programme.

General Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of  the WASH CC strategy, technical guidance documents, Theory of Change (ToC) and Macro LFAs 

2. Ensure compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures 

3. Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposals, budgets and donor reports 

4. Identify trends in technical standards and donor priorities 

5. Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within CC, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation 

6. Provide technical direction and project implementation support to partners 

7. Ensure that key learnings are extracted from CC implementation, and incorporate them in CC and staff development processes 

8. Provide systematic training and build capacity of WASH and Shelter staff 

9. Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors 10. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities:

1. Responsible for technical development and quality of the WASH CC country programme, and actively promote and operationalize synergies between WASH and Shelter & Settlements, Energy and other NRC programmes, to move toward integrated programming (including also a focus on Education, and ICLA).
2. Develop WASH strategies, technical guidance and Macro LFAs that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities.
3. Provide strategic leadership on the development of programming that recognizes the WASH challenges faced by displacement-affected population
4. Lead the process on WASH proposals, budgets, modifications, project reviews and reporting and ensure high technical quality
5. Develop and lead on conducting needs assessments (in collaboration with Area Programme, Protection, and MEL teams), and support programmatic MEL and indicator tracking in conjunction with project teams and the MEL department
6. Enable better collaboration between relevant agencies, implementing partners including local civil society, and local authorities; and represent NRC with relevant donors, government ministries, and in relevant humanitarian coordination meetings and other forums in-country.
7. Provide support and input to the recruitment processes for any Grade 7 or above WASH staff recruited
8. Accountable for organisational learning from programme implementation, sharing of best practice and capacity building. Lead the implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards throughout programmes, with capacity building, guidance and interdepartmental engagement.
9. Build exit strategies and processes into WASH interventions and conduct capacity building and training to local/permanent staff to ensure knowledge transfer and sustainability

What you will bring:

Generic professional competencies: 

• Minimum 5 years of WASH programming (as Specialist or Programme lead, PDM, or Project Manager) in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Master’s degree in water engineering or a closely related field
• Experience in working in complex and volatile contexts
• Experience in strategically working with local authorities and local utilities
• Experience in starting up and scaling up ambitious WASH programmes
• Experiencing in designing WASH interventions for both housing and for public infrastructure
• Fluency in English and Portuguese both written and verbal. 
• Desirable: Experience developing WASH strategies as part of multi-CC Area-Based Approach

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Good knowledge of the Mozambique context

• Experience in building local partnerships and capacity building 

• Technical knowledge and experience of the community engagement process in a humanitarian context.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Pemba, Mozambique

• Contract: Open ended national contract. 

• Travel: 50%

• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 national  contract. 

• 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 in 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.

• Mandatory to submit the below when applying:

  • Your most updated English CV and remove all previous outdated CVs. 

  • English Cover Letter

  • Do not attach certificates or any other documents from the two mentioned above. 

• Incomplete applications or the ones submitted in other languages than English will not considered. 

• This position is open for candidates who have the legal right to work in Mozambique. NRC will not sponsor visa nor work permit. 

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

• 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.

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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.

Learn more about NRC in Mozambique.