LFS Project Manager, (Internal Vacancy) – NRC
Job Description
LFS Project Manager, (Internal Vacancy) Sudan South Kordofan
| Organization | The Norwegian Refugee Council |
| Job Identification | 5000 |
| Job Category | Cash Transfer Programming |
| Locations | South Kordofan |
| Apply Before | 22/02/2022, 17:00 |
| Degree Level | Three Years College |
| Job Schedule | Full time |
**This vacancy is open to internal candidates only**
The LFS Project Manager will report to the Area Manager and will supervise the LFS Project Coordinator & Officers towards implementation of Livelihoods and Food Security activities in the Kadugli area of Sudan.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities:
- Oversee timely, efficient and quality implementation of Livelihoods & Food Security programme in South Kordofan ensuring all documents guiding implementation such as budgets, DIPs, cash forecasts are developed and where necessary updated and used correctly
- Ensure technical standards and quality of implemented LFS (including Resilience) activities are in line with LFS Country and Area Strategy, and that they meet the requirements of the beneficiaries
- Lead in SK Area on the upcoming ECHO2 grant Cash for Food intervention, building upon lessons learned from ECHO1 grant
- Close cooperation with Cash & Market team in planning and delivering LFS activities through cash based modalities in South Kordofan Area
- Design and develop program approaches, modalities and activities that can be piloted and then expanded to other project areas [Resilience, Graduation Approach, Market-Based Programming]
- Compliance with donor regulations LFS grant management including regular reporting to donors in collaboration with LFS Specialist or promote where appropriate an Integrated Programme approach for assessments and programme design and liaise with other Core Competency (CC) managers on same
- Work with M&E Unit in the Area regarding the Complaints Response Mechanism/Digital Community Hub for LFS projects
- Together with M&E, ensure that required M&E, including baseline, end line, Post Distribution Monitoring carried out. Ensuring adequate and critical analysis of the data, ensuring proper follow up when needed as well as relevant dissemination of produced reports and lessons learned
- Responsible for Project Cycle Management in South Kordofan Area, including organizing and following up on Grants Opening, Review and Closure meetings
- Strengthen LFS partnerships with local partners where relevant, building their capacity, monitoring their performance and ensuring compliance with NRC and donors regulations
- Represent NRC in technical coordination fora at Area level
- Ensure NRC procedures (Finance, Logistical) adhered to within LFS team and partners including timely development of procurement plans, recruitment plans, spending plans and ensure the same are shared with relevant support colleagues.
Qualifications
Generic professional competencies for this position:
- University degree in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science/Forestry, Development Studies
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the management of humanitarian and early recovery programs
- Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
- Technical expertise in Livelihoods and Food Security
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of the context in Sudan desirable but not essential
- Solid experience in design, planning and delivery of a wide range of LFS programmatic sectors: emergency access to food, income-generating activities, graduation schemes, entrepreneurship, market-based interventions.
What We Offer
- 12 months fixed term contract
- Senior grade 8 in NRC’s grade structure
- An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
- A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields
To apply as an internal candidate, click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC requires staff members who travel on an international contract to the field to undergo an medical examination with our medical provider. Employees must produce a Health Clearance Certificate before departure stating that there are no relevant health concerns. If staff are unable to provide this, NRC reserves the right to terminate the Contract of Employment.
The NRC headquarters is located in Oslo and has about 280 employees. Additionally the organisation has a presence in Brussels, Geneva, Washington, D.C., Berlin, London and Addis Ababa. NRC was established in 1946 under the name “Europahjelpen” (“Aid to Europe”), to assist refugees in Europe after World War II.
For jobs from The Norwegian Refugee Council visit: NRC Jobs Page
