Head of Programme Iran (Teheran)
Lead and develop high-quality programmes in Iran.
Overview
Lead and develop high-quality programmes in Iran.
You have:
- Minimum 4 years of experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Core competency expertise
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of the context in Iran and Afghanistan
- Knowledge of Persian an advantage
- Experience of developing programmes in a large and complex, quality oriented country programme
- Qualification in grants management, M&E is an advantage
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 11 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 11 (NRC) contracts.
Opportunity open to international staff. Tehran is a family duty station.
NRC is seeking an experienced Head of Programme to develop and ensure implementation of holistic high-quality programmes of NRC Iran.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Line management for Core Competence and Partnerships Specialists, Grants, M&E Managers and Emergency Response coordinator
- Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
- Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
- Provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action
- Development of Core Competency strategies that are aligned to regional and global priorities and strategies
- Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and market based programmes
- Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts
- Grants management, BPO allocations and reporting to donors, including compliance with donor standards
- Quality control, M&E and organizational learning
- Capacity building of all technical staff
- In-country representation
- Promote the rights of refugees and other persons of concern in line with the advocacy strategy
Please find Job Description with further details
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Core competency expertise
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of the context in Iran and Afghanistan
- Knowledge of Persian an advantage
- Experience of developing programmes in a large and complex, quality oriented country programme
- Qualification in grants management, M&E is an advantage
What we offer:
- Type of contract: 2 year international contract, accompanied, family duty station
- Salary/benefits: Grade 11, According to NRC salary scale, terms and conditions
- Duty station: Tehran, Iran
- Travel: 10% across Area Offices
NRC might review applications before advert deadline, therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply early
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you led a programme in a complex context? | This question evaluates your experience in navigating challenging environments and managing resources effectively. | Provide a specific scenario where your leadership made a significant impact on the programme's outcome. |
| How do you ensure compliance with donor standards in your programmes? | The interviewer wants to assess your understanding of regulatory requirements and your approach to maintaining quality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies have you used to identify and secure funding opportunities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach capacity building for your technical staff? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of promoting the rights of refugees in your previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |