Apply: NRC Regional Programme Advisor

Deadline: 14 July, 2023

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking to fill the position of Programme Advisor.

NRC is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and provide a regional helpdesk function on assigned thematic area, working collaboratively with colleagues in headquarters, within the region and country offices
  • Lead Strategic initiatives as assigned by the line manager or regional programmes director
  • Identify gaps in quality and practice, and common learning and development needs in relation to programme proposal development
  • Lead on partnerships (including private sector partnerships), identifying opportunities for cross-country/regional arrangements and developing business proposals
  • Be the in-team focal point on assigned institutional donor knowledge, working collaboratively with colleagues in partnerships and policy
  • Conduct analysis of trends in the region or sub-region to contribute to regional understanding and provide evidence for advocacy and innovative project ideas

Requirements 

  • Five years, minimum, of experience in a similar role in humanitarian/recovery context
  • Specialist knowledge and expertise equivalent to an advanced university degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Development, Politics, Social Science)
  • Knowledge of institutional donors’ strategies, priorities, and compliance requirements
  • Track record of successful proposal development, or similar funding or partnerships
  • Experience working in the Middle East
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, working collaboratively with technical and operational colleagues within a matrix structure, including capacity building
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal; Arabic is an asset
  • Experience working with overall strategy development and planning
  • Experience in developing learning and development tools and resources to support capacity building
  • Knowledge of and interest in new business opportunities, including commercial partnerships
  • Experience working with cross-country programmes and donor

To apply and for more information, click here.

Photo source: NRC

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