Global Programme Director, Oslo Norway. At Norwegian Refugee Council

An exciting opportunity to further develop global programmes and lead a team of global experts for a leading international humanitarian NGO.

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified and dynamic Global Programme Director.

As Global Programme Director youwill be accountable for the programmatic relevance of the organisation necessary to ensure NRC can deliver on its mission and strategy now and in the future. You will have the overall responsibility for global programme development and policy, for driving innovation within NRC’s programmes and for representation of the organization on programme issues. You will manage the heads of the three units that make up the Global Programme Section (GPS) and be the technical professional matrix lead for NRC’s Regional Programme Directors. The Director is a member of the Field Operations Management Team and the Extended Senior Management Group.

What you will do

1. Lead the development/updating of NRC’s response policy and related governing documents to reflect changing needs, emerging humanitarian trends and evidence. This includes setting organizational standards for programme quality, impact and results and for the establishment/maintenance of programme compliance systems.
2. Lead the development and implementation of programmatic component of NRC’s Global Strategy and related strategic/technical documents, including development areas assigned to the section that go beyond programmes.
3. Identifying new trends, best practice and lessons learned across NRCs programmes and externally and feeding innovative approaches, best practice and lessons learned into future programme development, policy and strategy.
4. Accountable for the development and maintenance of MEL policies (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning), system, minimum standards and guidelines for all NRC departments. This includes analysis, communication and use of evidence for reporting, management and learning purposes and developing global results frameworks, evidence and learning plans for programme development.
5. Accountable for NRC’s external representation in relevant global technical and coordination fora and for ensuring that NRC is in a leading position and shaping major technical programme debates within the humanitarian sector through our advocacy work.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience with at least 5 years of relevant senior management experience within the humanitarian field
• In-depth professional knowledge and expertise within one or more of NRC’s sectors of programme expertise
• Track record of leading and delivering programme development with global impact
• Experience of innovation, organizational learning, development and change
• Experience of leading and managing staff teams, including providing vision and direction during periods of change
• Outstanding communication, representation and interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Duty station: Oslo, Norway, preferably
• Contract: 2 years
• Travel: up to 30%
• Salary/benefits: grade 13 on NRC’s Head Office salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
• 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.

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Important information about the application process

• 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.
• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email ho.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization 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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