Head of Programme CAR Bangui - Internal Applicants Only

Background

The Central African Republic (CAR) continues to face enormous humanitarian needs due to years of conflict and instability. In 2024, half of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance (2.8 million people) and about 40% of the population fears for their safety. Around 500,000 people live in protracted displacement and depend on humanitarian assistance and protection to survive, while more than 2 million people face food insecurity.

NRC has been present in CAR since 2014 and currently employs 11 international staff and around 165 national staff. NRC operations cover a wide geographical area with activities spread across strategic prefectures throughout the country such as Mambere Kadei, Nana Mambere and Ouham Pendé in the west, Nana Gribizi, Kemo and Ouham Fafa in the center, Basse-Kotto in the south, Ombella Mpoko in the southwest. NRC operates from three field/area offices in Bouar, Kaga Bandoro and Alindao, and a country office in Bangui, the capital.

The programme portfolio includes six core competencies (CC): ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), Livelihoods and Food Security, WaSH, Shelter, Education as well as Protection from Violence

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What we are looking for

The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to develop and ensure implementation of holistic high-quality programmes

What you will do

• Responsible for the development and update of the fundraising strategy in line with the country strategy and programme development needs.
• Lead the programme teams on the development of cost-effective and evidence-based concept notes, project proposals, and budget development for scale-up and post emergency programming including innovative interventions ensuring plans are in line with the country strategy and NRC policies.
• In conjunction with the Country Director, liaise with donors on new funding and operational areas of programming, and for all grant management and reporting requirements.
• Ensure NRC’s MEL data collection systems are in place and information is properly stored, analysed and reported, learning is documented, assimilated, and used to improve future programmes.
• Ensure the quality of the country multi-sectorial integrated programme follows international standards, the NRC response policy, NRC safe and inclusive programming (SIP) all along the programme management cycle
• Work with the Country Director to support the identification of evidence gaps in programme and, in-line with national, regional, and international strategies, collate evidence to undertake advocacy and communication initiatives
• Ensure appropriate accountability mechanisms as feedback and complaint response mechanisms are well vulgarized amongst communities, key feedback and complaints are acted upon and learning integrated in the programme cycle
• Identify and work with a diverse group of local stakeholders as partners in alignment with the local humanitarian leadership’s objectives of the country office

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What you will bring

1.Professional Competencies

• Minimum 3 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market-based programmes
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal

Context/Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Experience of working in a neglected or forgotten crisis (with little or no media attention), preferably with experience working in CAR.
• Experience working on country transitions.
• Experience with improving programme quality and standards
• Documented success of achieving significant donor funding

2. Behavioural competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Planning and delivering results

What we offer

• Duty station: Bangui, CAR
• Contract: 4 months Fixed Contract.
• Salary &Benefits: Grade 11 on NRC’s salary scale
• 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.
• Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/
• Kindly send any questions about the application process to: cwa.recruitment@nrc.no. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile.

** Internals Only Process**

Organization context

At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.