The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
Established in 2011, the Norwegian Refugee Council office in Ethiopia works to ensure that displaced populations in need of humanitarian assistance are included in emergency, durable solution and resilience based programming. The Ethiopia programme has field operations in Dollo Ado, Shire, Gambella, Assosa, Jigjiga and Addis Ababa. Through Shelter, Education, WASH, Education, ICLA (Information, Counseling & Legal Assistance) and Food Security & Livelihoods interventions, NRC works to improve the protection and living conditions of refugees, host communities, internally displaced persons and youth at risk of irregular migration.
The Dollo Ado Integrated Social Cohesion Initiative (DISCO) is a 3 years programme funded by and the European Union under the Regional Development and Protection programme, and implemented in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia by a consortium led by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), with Save the Children, Danish Refugee Council (DRC), ZOA, and Organization for Welfare and Development Association (OWDA) in membership. The objective of the consortium is to improve social cohesion between refugees and host communities in Dollo Ado area. The consortium members have long standing field presence and operational experience in Dollo Ado refugee camps and surrounding areas, directly implementing large multi-sectoral programmes (e.g. Livelihood, WASH, education, energy, protection, etc.).
NRC is looking for an experienced Consortium Manager to provide overall leadership for the implementation of the DISCO programme. Reporting to the Country Director (CD), the Consortium Manager will be responsible for coordinating with consortium members and relevant external stakeholders to facilitate the project’s smooth implementation. The Consortium Manager will further assist the Head of Programme (HoP) in coordination of other consortia in which NRC Ethiopia is engaged.
The Dollo Ado Integrated Social Cohesion Initiative (DISCO) is a 3 years programme funded by and the European Union under the Regional Development and Protection programme, and implemented in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia by a consortium led by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), with Save the Children, Danish Refugee Council (DRC), ZOA, and Organization for Welfare and Development Association (OWDA) in membership. The objective of the consortium is to improve social cohesion between refugees and host communities in Dollo Ado area. The consortium members have long standing field presence and operational experience in Dollo Ado refugee camps and surrounding areas, directly implementing large multi-sectoral programmes (e.g. Livelihood, WASH, education, energy, protection, etc.).
NRC is looking for an experienced Consortium Manager to provide overall leadership for the implementation of the DISCO programme. Reporting to the Country Director (CD), the Consortium Manager will be responsible for coordinating with consortium members and relevant external stakeholders to facilitate the project’s smooth implementation. The Consortium Manager will further assist the Head of Programme (HoP) in coordination of other consortia in which NRC Ethiopia is engaged.
Job description
- Provide leadership, management, and clear strategic direction of the DISCO programme.
- Ensure well-organized planning and implementation of programme activities as well as changes in programme direction as needed.
- Oversee efficient use of resources and achievement of agreed results.
- Provide overall leadership to the Consortium Management Unit (CMU) and ensure effective functioning of the unit to deliver the DISCO programme in line with stated goals and objectives
- Support the HoP in the management of other consortium projects, for which NRC is a sub-applicant, including current projects funded by the EU and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Establish, maintain, and coordinate successful relationships with government stakeholders and other relevant actors in Addis Ababa and Dollo Ado.
- Engage with team members, partners, and beneficiaries at programme sites to monitor progress and revise the programme’s approach as needed.
- Work with donors to ensure that the programme meets desired goals and objectives and to report on progress as well as influence their resilience agenda.
- Ensure that budget projections, spending, and reporting are in accordance with donors and NRC requirements and coordinate programmatic and budget revisions
- Coordinate with NRC head office to assure programmatic success and compliance with both the cooperative agreement and NRC policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and supervise the recruitment of the CMU (including M&E Coordinator and Finance Coordinator)
- Coordinate and supervise the development of all Consortium procedures including standards for M&E, Technical Working Groups etc.
- Contribute to the expansion of the DISCO Programme, and assist the CD in establishing and engaging in new consortia.
- Ensure CMU and consortium members staff capacity building and support/backstopping on resilience technical programming issues
- Liaise with the focal staff for consortium member agency to ensure smooth implementation of the programme activities
- Identify key risks related to the programme and develop a comprehensive risk management plan
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a senior Programme Manager in a humanitarian/ development context
- Experience working with displacement-affected populations
- Proven experience in strategic development and program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
- Experience with a range of donors, with specific experience and knowledge of DEVCO and other major donors;
- Experience in dealing with institutional actors and government authorities;
- Demonstrated experience in logistics, procurement, HR and finance management, including grant compliance;
- Experience in managing and leading programmes within partner networks and / or consortia;
- Strong M&E experience, including in complex programmes with high-profile evaluations;
- Experience in organizational representation, coordination and liaison;
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Experience of implementing multi-sectoral programming and of enabling the development and strengthening of resilience strategies
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Understanding of Protection Principles
- Previous experience in managing consortia work
- Desirable: previous experience in the Horn of Africa
Personal qualities
- Planning and delivering results
- Analyzing
- Strategic thinking
- Managing resources to optimize results
- Empowering and building trust
- Influencing
We offer
- Duty station:Addis Ababa with frequent travels to Somali region and Tigray region Contract period is for 12 months with possibility of extension.
- Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization's core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Ethiopia.
- 40% Travel is expected.
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