Latest Job at The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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.

EDUCATION PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Reports to: The Area Manager
Duration: 12 months

JOB DESCRIPTION
NRC is looking for an experienced and dedicated education Programme Development Manager (PDM) for our programme in Northern Nigeria. The PDM will be responsible for leading the start-up of the education programme.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Take the leadership on the start- up of education activities
Undertake education programme risk analysis applying Education Conflict Sensitivity Approach
Support in the recruitment of Education staff and development of their work roles and responsibilities
Identify country programme priorities, problems and challenges from an Education perspective
Responsible for the development and management of funding proposals, project budgets and donor reports.
Overall management of project staff.
Develop Education strategy, tools, technical SOPs / guidelines and Macro LFAs.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 3 years of experience within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Technical Education expertise
Strong capacity in leading proposal development
Experience with start-up of programmes
Experience in implementation and managing of education projects in emergency settings as well as in early recovery
Experience in programme management associated to education in emergencies, safe school declaration, youth programming and accelerated education
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Valid drivers license
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.

PERSONAL QUALITIES
Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environments
Working with people
Strategic thinking
A good sense of humour is an asset
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Salary/benefits
According to NRC's general directions and free housing of moderate standard.

Note:
Commencement in March 2017
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DUE DATE: 14 February, 2017