Deadline: 10 November, 2020

Location: Ethiopia

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Consortium Manager.

NRC provides assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective collaboration with the consortium members to ensure mutual learning and influencing for greater impact of programme investments
• Develop partnerships and collaborations with external actors, including national NGOs, the private sector and academic institutions
• Oversee the implementation of the consortium programmes that are aligned to NRC Ethiopia strategy and the development of new routes to programme impact
• Oversee the development of the consortium implementation and advocacy capacity and strategies
• Lead teams in ensuring programmes are designed and negotiated in hard to reach areas with durable solutions
• Provide leadership, management, and clear strategic direction for all NRC-led consortium programmes
• Ensure well-organised planning and implementation of programme activities as well as changes in programme direction as needed
• Oversee efficient use of resources and achievement of agreed results
• Provide overall leadership to the consortium management unit and ensure effective functioning of the unit to deliver programmes in line with stated goals and objectives
• Engage with team members, partners, and beneficiaries at programme sites to monitor progress and revise the programme’s approach as needed

Requirements

• MA or BA degree in Management, Development/Project Management, or related filed
• Five years, minimum, of experience as a senior programme manager in a humanitarian/development context
• Experience in working with displacement-affected populations
• Experience in strategic development and programme design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience with a range of donors, with specific experience and knowledge of DEVCO and other major donors
• Experience in dealing with institutional actors and government authorities
• Experience in logistics, procurement, HR and finance management, including grant compliance
• Experience in managing and leading programmes within partner networks arid/or consortia
• Strong monitoring and evaluation experience, including in complex programmes with high-profile evaluations
• Experience in organisational representation, coordination and liaison
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)