Head Of Programme Mali

Job description

Development of holistic and needs based programmes and provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action.
Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidelines and procedures, including grants management and reporting to donors in compliance with donor regulations.
Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts
Ensure quality control, M&E and organizational learning
Ensure and facilitate capacity building of programme staff
Lead on the recruitment process of senior program staff in close collaboration with the Area Manager and PDMs
Ensure the integration of cross – cutting issues in all levels of the project cycle.
Support Country Director in representation and coordination efforts at the Country office level
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Deputy CD when appointed
Directly manage and coordinate all consortiums and ensure relevant technical support is provided in the dedicated consortium working groups.
Take part in the relevant technical country coordination mechanisms at both regional and State level.
Cover the ME unit

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts preferably in Africa
Core competency expertise
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in French, both written and verbal
Good level in English
Good knowledge of the context in Mali
Proposal development and donor compliance experience
Monitoring and evaluation experience including basic survey design and analysis
Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Representation and coordination experience
Budget development and management experience
Experience in relief and early recovery/development.
Experience in putting in place new systems and policies

Personal qualities

Relevant University degree
Detail oriented, flexible and hard working
Able to multitask and organize competing priorities
Able to work as part of team
Strategic thinker
Initiating action and change
Influencing
Handling insecure environments
A good sense of humour is an asset

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We offer

Commencement: August/September 2017
Duration: 12 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
Duty station: Bamako, with frequent travels.

Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start.

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