Background:
South Kordofan is currently the worst affected area due to the current conflict situation, in the Greater Kordofan area most people have been displaced and are living in different areas with limited access to basic services. NRC is seeking ways to support IDPs as soon after their displacement and arrival in place of refuge as possible. NRC has multiple awards which fund its emergency response work with different types of multi-purpose cash, including support for groups.
What you will do:
- Role and responsibilities:
The purpose of the Multi CC Project Manager is to coordinate and lead the emergency response in the implementation areas. It will include cooperation with all local stakeholders and partners, serving as the primary point of contact for NRC with beneficiaries and the public on NRC’s programming in Kadugli field office, in addition to including supervision of NRC programme staff. This position through cooperation and with support of technical and other field staff, will contribute towards assessments (e.g., on humanitarian needs and safety developments); selection of beneficiaries for all NRC teams; support for the delivery of humanitarian aid and support for monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) of these activities. Finally, the role is also responsible to capacity build staff related to the emergency response.
Key objectives for this role include:
Generic responsibilities:
- Line Management for CC teams, emergency project staff and MEL staff
- Coordinate and manage multi core competency and emergency response implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.
- In close collaboration with others, contribute to the development of emergency response strategies and approach, including new emergency projects. Develop Macro LFA and guidance for proposals
- Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposal, budgets and donor reports, based on technical standards and donor priorities
- Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of the CC and emergency projects
- Ensure systematic training and build capacity of technical staff
- Represent NRC in relevant forums/Clusters, including in meetings with national authorities and donors at field level related to all CCs and emergency response
- Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Specific responsibilities:
- Program Design and Planning:
- In consultation with partners, colleagues, area office management, Emergency Response Manager (ERM), and Cash and Markets Specialists and other relevant Specialists, maintain a watching brief on the humanitarian situation and in particular displacement.
- Ensure systems for programme quality control, monitoring and evaluation, and incorporate key learning in programme development, adjustment, and implementation
- Coordinate and closely support CC Project Coordinators and senior Officers in drawing up plans, proposals, and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant programme and support staff
- Ensure availability of up-to-date needs assessment (preferably multi-sectoral) to inform programme design and advocacy efforts
- Support multi-sectoral emergency preparedness and response as required by the context and management
- Support the ERM and APM in writing concept notes and multi sectoral proposals focused on emergency response and cash and markets programming
2. Partnership Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and coordination throughout program implementation.
- Work in coordination and collaboration with partners to undertake emergency, needs, feasibility and market assessments that will inform partner / NRC programming, to develop detailed implementation plans, timelines, and budgets for program activities
- Support partners with technical and operational guidance, and request additional support as required, to ensure smooth implementation of programming
- Deliver training sessions and capacity-building activities, ensuring that participants have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively implement and manage projects.
3. Programme Implementation:
- Oversee the implementation of programming, ensuring adherence to program design, standards, and protocols.
- Responsible for providing implementation support and guidance to CC Officers, including but not limited to providing instructions on work plans, approving expenses/procurement, recruitments, reporting, etc., in close coordination and collaboration with the Area Programme Manager.
- Monitor program progress and performance, identify challenges and opportunities in a timely manner, and take corrective actions quickly to ensure objectives are met.
- Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, expenditure tracking, and compliance with internal standards of risk management and in compliance with donor requirements and financial regulations.
- Monitor cash flow processes, and financial transactions related to all activities, and ensure timely and efficient use of funds.
- Lead narrative reporting on activities delivered in area of operations, in collaboration with MEL colleagues, CC staff and ER staff
- Coordinate with Finance on the financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:
- Support and collaborate with NRC’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Team in conducting baseline assessments, post distribution monitoring, and relevant analytical activities and ensure the accountability
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans to assess program effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.
- Collect and analyse data on program outputs and outcomes and use findings to inform program adjustments and improvements.
- Facilitate learning and knowledge-sharing among program staff, partners, and stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and innovation.
5. Coordination and Representation:
- Responsible for attending relevant cluster meetings and coordination fora, representing NRC strictly within the limit set out by the Area and Country Office, including promoting the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with NRC’s Advocacy Strategy.
- Conduct representation at field office level and promote strong working relationships with government counterparts.
- In line with NRC’s standards, ensure communication plans are implemented, stakeholders are informed on NRC’s activities, and the organisation is well accepted by communities.
- In charge of producing regular situation reports, flash reports or any other reports as requested by Area Manager and Area Programme Manager.
6. Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource Management:
- Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are adhered to within the programme team.
- Support CC Coordinators/ Officers and ensure timely and accurate development of procurement plans, recruitment plans, and spending plans per project and ensure the same is shared with relevant support colleagues.
- In line with project needs and funding availability, continuously and proactively plan programme staff requirements and liaise with HR and Admin to ensure the same.
- Performance management of all direct reports, including regular 1:1 meetings and completion of work and development plans.
- Responsible for ensuring systematic capacity development and training of CC Coordinators/ Officers, particularly around implementation and reporting capacities.
What you will bring:
- Competencies:
1. Professional competencies:
- Bachelors in degree in any related field (Development, economics, project management, agriculture, or Social Science related field)
- 3-5 years of experience in project implementation in a humanitarian or emergency context;
- Experience from working in complex, volatile and remote contexts
- Proven experience in emergency response and/or cash and markets programming
- Ability to synthesize and communicate complex ideas in a simple manner
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills a strong advantage
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of the context and prior experience in South Kordofan
- Experience of geographical access negotiation and representation, including with local authorities, I/NGOs, and communities.
- Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market-based programmes.
- Good communication skills, with capacity to directly influence and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders
- Sudanese Arabic required
What we offer:
- Duty station: Kadugli South Kordofan
- Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s national salary scale.
- Duration of Contract: Fixed term until end of December 2026; renewable yearly.
- 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
- Internal candidates only: 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.
- This position is only open for candidates who have the legal right to work in Sudan. NRC will not sponsor visa nor work permit as this is a national position.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment esa.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation 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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