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Norwegian Refugee Council · 20 hours ago

Head of Programme Palestine

Palestine, IA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. They are seeking a strategic leader for the Head of Programme position, responsible for developing and implementing high-quality programmes in complex humanitarian contexts, particularly in Palestine.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

As a Member of the Country Management Group (CMG), provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action

Development of Core Competency strategies ensuring alignment to regional and global priorities and strategies. Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based and market-based programmes

Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts. In collaboration with the Programme Unit, lead the development of NRC’s fundraising strategy. This includes the mapping of donor policy and priorities and their alignment with NRC’s programmatic and advocacy goals

Responsible for ensuring sound and timely grants management through NRC’s Project Cycle Management (PCM) framework and in line with donor requirements, best practice and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Drive quality control, MEL and organizational learning as well as Coordinate the roll-out and implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards across the Country Office

Line management for Core Competency Specialists, the Head of the PSU as well as ensure capacity building of all technical staff

In-country representation - Responsible for strengthening our collaboration with other actors through building and strengthening networks, cooperation and implementing partnerships

Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy. Work in coordination with the Advocacy Manager to ensure that NRC can engage relevant decision makers and influence their decisions to address humanitarian needs, through programme evidence-based advocacy and ensuring the centrality of protection in humanitarian action

Responsible for ensuring consistency and promoting synergy between program operations in Gaza and West Bank, including East Jerusalem

Acting Country Director (CD) when delegated

Qualification

Senior programme managementNRC Core Competency programmingMEL systemsApproachesLeadership capacityExternal stakeholder engagementMiddle EastRemote management experienceCross-cultural communicationTeam capacity strengtheningFluency in EnglishConflict resolution skills

Required

A strategic leader with experience in a senior programme management position ideally as Head of Programme or similar position within humanitarian/recovery/complex contexts

Knowledge of the Middle East context and understanding of the Palestinian humanitarian context and crisis

External coordination and engagement with various stakeholders including donors, consortia, other NGOs

Quality programming expertise, knowledge or experience with NRC Core Competency programming as well experience with MEL systems and approaches, accountability mechanisms and frameworks

Strong leadership and staff development capacity with effective team building, cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution skills

Remote management experience is mandatory for this position

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (administration, business or a social science related)

Minimum 5 years' experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery/ complex contexts as Head of Programme or similar position with responsibility for programme and/or project management

Experience in NRC Core Competency programming is an asset as well as experience with MEL systems and approaches, and accountability mechanisms and frameworks

Experience of working on, coordinating or leading consortia or other forms of partnership implementation

External engagement with donors, other NGOs is also necessary for this position

Demonstrated leadership and staff development capacity

Experience working in country and remotely is mandatory

Fluency in English, both written and verbal and excellent drafting skills