Regional Programme Director - Middle East Office

Duties and responsibilities

The Regional Programme Director in the NRC Middle East Regional Office (MERO) is responsible for leading and coordinating programme support to NRC operations in the region. The role has a strong focus on driving programmatic strategy related to Durable Solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a strategic vision for the NRC Middle East Programme Department, with a focus on key areas
• Capitalise on regional opportunities and experiences to further strengthen and develop NRC’s programmes in the region
• Ensure current donor relations are well managed and utilized to a maximum and further explore potential new donor opportunities within the region
• Serve as the Region’s focal point to the Head Office (HO) Core Competency section, and the HO Partnership and Policy Department on Programme related issues
• Manage performance and staff development of the Department’s team of technical advisers
• Ensure implementation of, and adherence to NRC’s global policies and initiatives relevant to the Regional Programme Department in strict cooperation with the Regional Head of Compliance
• In cooperation with the Regional Support Director, explore and create synergies between country offices related to programmatic support and development
• Identify, develop and coordinate regional resource mobilisation opportunities
• Contribute to increase the profile of NRC as a leading humanitarian organisation in the region
• Foster solid working relationships with key staff within the regional donor community and other relevant stakeholders
• Provide technical support and strengthen capacities on specific programmatic aspects
• A full Job Description can be found below.

Required experience and competencies:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant leadership/management experience within the humanitarian field
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Experience in Programme management
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Experience/knowledge and commitment to driving durable solutions programming
• Strong leadership skills and people management skills
• Knowledge of the context in the Middle East
• Experience with country office start-up, exit and emergency response
• Experience in change management is desirable
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the Arabic language desirable

What we offer

• Duty station: Amman, Jordan. Accompanied.
• Travel: 20%
• Contract Duration: 24 months,
• Salary/benefits: Grade 11 in NRC Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package
• Job Description