Head of Programme Support Unit Ukraine

Leadership

Overview

Oversee programme support and integration of cross-cutting themes

You have:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience with responsibility for programmes and senior grant management experience in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience of working on, coordinating or leading consortia or other forms of partnership implementation
• Experience in M&E systems and approaches, and accountability mechanisms and frameworks
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s licence

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 10 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 10 (NRC) contracts.

With a strong focus on programme quality and support, the Head of Programme Support Unit assumes overall responsibility for the integration of cross-cutting themes, such as Safe and Inclusive Programming. The Head of Programme Support Unit is also responsible for leadership and engagement in consortiums and expansion of Partnerships Portfolio, and will guide the development and continuous evolution of NRC Ukraine country’s grant portfolio and act as PCM compliance/focal point. HoPSU will also oversee implementation of Digital Solutions across Core Competences, and as delegated from the Head of Programme, ensure a robust Monitoring and Evaluation system for the Country programme.

The Programme Support Unit works collaboratively with Core Competency Specialists, Support Managers, Area Managers and Program Managers on ensuring program quality and development of capacity on cross-cutting and programme support themes.

Below is a summary of the role. Please download Job Description for further details.

What you will do:

• Oversee the integration of Safe and Inclusive Programming minimum standards into PCM and other processes, as well as roll-out of NRC Ukraine Safe and Inclusive Programming action plan.
• Support the development of NRC Ukraine’s Partnerships strategy and the meaningful integration of high-quality partnerships into the programme portfolio.
• Oversee the development and mainstreaming of NRC’s digital solutions expansion to relevant
• Core Competency programming and technical thematic areas.
• Support the effective functioning of the Grants Unit, including compliance, programme development and project cycle management processes.
• Initiate the development and embedding of technical guidance documents/SOPs and tools relevant to the Programme Support Unit.
• Lead programmatic audits focussed on quality, compliance, timeliness, and relevance.
• Contribute to lessons learnt and evidence-based programming in a systematic manner.
• Ensure coordination between NRC Ukraine, Regional Office and Head Office on cross-cutting thematic areas of work, consortium management andPCM.
• Oversight of other initiatives and responsibilities as delegatedby the Head of Programme.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience with responsibility for programmes and senior grant management experience ina humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience of working on, coordinating or leading consortia or other forms of partnership implementation
• Experience in M&E systems andapproaches, andaccountability mechanisms andframeworks
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s licence.

What Makes This Position Attractive?

• The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. The organisation protects displaced people and supports them as they build a new future. NRC began relief efforts after World War II, and today, works in both new and protracted crises across more than 40 countries.
• Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC Ukraine meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions.

What We Offer

• Duty station: Kyiv - Ukraine
• Contract duration: 12 months fixed term-renewable subject to performance, structure and funds availability
• Travel : up to 30%
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC salary scale, terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, 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.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• Learn more about NRC here and NRC Ukraine
• To apply as an internal candidate, please 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.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• 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.

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