ICLA Programme Development Manager Mexico At Norwegian Refugee Council

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusion and responsibility. These attitudes and beliefs will guide our actions and relationships. What are we looking for?

The Program Development Manager aims to be responsible for the design, development and implementation of the Information, Guidance and Legal Assistance (ICLA) program in Mexico.

What will your responsibilities be?

Responsible for the development, review and adaptation of ICLA strategy , SOPs/technical guidelines and macro logical frameworks.
Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, ICLA tools, manuals and guidelines
Responsible for the development and management of funding proposals, project budgets and donor reports.
General management of project personnel and responsible for recruiting personnel.
Coordinate and manage the implementation of the ICLA project (activities, budget and project documentation) in accordance with donor proposals, strategies and requirements.
Ensure capacity development of project staff and transfer key skills

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Education and Experience Requirements

University professional in law or studies related to the call, with a postgraduate degree in project evaluation, information management, and research.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a high-level project implementation role in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
Technical experience in legal assistance programming
Documented results related to position responsibilities.
Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile.
Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal .
Valid driver’s license
Experience and knowledge of the Latin American context.
Knowledge of the humanitarian context in Mexico.
Knowledge of relevant international, regional and national legal and policy frameworks, with a focus on international humanitarian law, human rights and protection standards.
Experience in implementing new protection programs, including evaluation, strategy development and program proposals.
Experience in staff training and capacity development, leadership, and aptitude for community mobilization.

What we offer?

Type of contract: 12-month employment contract.
Compensation/Benefits: As per NRC pay scales, terms and conditions this position is Grade 9.
Location: Mexico, with 50% of trips through the region.
NRC is an equal opportunity employer for all. We are committed to enacting equality among our candidates regardless of age, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity or physical abilities.
We think outside the box, we value your ideas, and we give high levels of responsibility to all workers. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
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 aela.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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In recent years, some populations in South America and the Caribbean (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Haiti), Central America (Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador) and populations from outside the continent have been affected by violence. devastating. In addition, extreme weather conditions and other natural disasters are also a factor in displacement in northern Central America and Mexico. The number of displaced people has been growing dramatically: each year, hundreds of thousands become internally displaced or flee their country trying to reach the United States or Mexico and are often caught in the middle or sent back to their country, where they face the most difficulties. challenges. As of 2018, Mexico has become a de facto country of refuge, hosting a significant number of vulnerable migrants and refugees, despite having been self-declared an unsafe third country. Increasing restrictions on accessing asylum in the United States have led to an exponential increase in asylum applications in Mexico.

The NRC North Central America and Mexico (NCA&M) Country Office (CO) was established in January 2021 and NRC currently operates in four countries: in Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico. As the magnitude of the humanitarian situation in Mexico continues to increase, NRC is currently expanding its programs in southeast and northeast Mexico.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts
join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity

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Please note fluency in both Spanish and English is required for this position. Candidates who do not command either of the languages will not be able to be considered.