Global Project Manager Food Security

Contract

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This is an exciting opportunity to implement the NORAD food security project, in close collaboration with the Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) teams in Nigeria, Uganda and Somalia.

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified Global Project Manager Food Security with relevant Manager/Specialist/Coordinator experience on food security interventions from humanitarian or development programs/projects.

What you will do

Some of your specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the project (Frequent field visit and field level support).
• Responsible for technical support to the CO teams. To be in close collaboration with LFS regional advisors in Central West Africa (CWA) and East Africa & Yemen (EAY).
• Be the link between country offices, steering committee of the project and the LFS Global Lead on overall project implementation and progress.
• Responsible for documenting and disseminating country-level innovation, case studies and lessons learnt through webinars, workshops, etc.
• Closely work with Global, Regional and local M&E Advisors of the project, ensure that the M&E plan and implementation of the M&E plan is in line with the project proposal.
• Responsible for donor reporting and analysis of results tailored to the needs of different audiences.
• Responsible for the communication of results and the development of recommendations to senior management at HO, ROs and COs.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years of relevant Manager/Specialist/Coordinator experience on food security interventions from humanitarian or development programs/projects.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to coordinating of complex projects.
• Experience in drafting and encouraging implementation of policy/strategic guidance, and developing practical tools and resources.
• Experience with engaging with key humanitarian stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Degree in a relevant field in the area of agriculture, forestry, livestock or similar. Work experience can compensate for a formal degree.
• Experience in humanitarian or development programmes with displaced populations in urban and rural areas, including activities related to food security, early recovery, climate adaptation, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in working with government, business owners, displaced populations and host communities.
• Strong skills in communications at all levels, equally important with people at HO level as the project participants.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating remote team work and in using remote work software (e.g. Teams, Skype, Office 365, etc).
• Result-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of enthusiasm and integrity.
• Skills in facilitation of stakeholder engagement/workshops.

What we offer

• Duty station: EAY/CWA Regional office OR NRC Head Office in Oslo .
• Contract: national contract, 9-month contract.
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
• 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.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email ho.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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