Shelter Programme Development Manager, Sudan Geneina

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contracts.

**Candidates who previously applied do not need to re-apply**

As Shelter PDM, you will be responsible for starting-up NRC’s Shelter programme and team in West Darfur, developing a strategy that reaches the most vulnerable IDP’s in the region that have seen their Shelters recently and sometimes repeatedly destroyed by conflict.

You will build a team that will be responsible for both meeting emergency shelter needs for those displaced by Conflict and Natural Disasters across West Darfur, and supporting contextually relevant transitional shelters where appropriate, whether in urban Gathering Sites, IDP Camps or Areas of Return.

*The West Darfur context is fast-paced, highly dynamic and at times insecure. To be a suitable candidate, you would need to be willing to **work on the ground****, which requires regular travel within the state, to ensure that Shelter solutions are delivered in an effective and timely manner.*

Specific responsibilities

Programme Development:

• Gather and analyse Shelter-related data from target or proposed target populations, as part of integrated or joint assessments, and use this in response analysis to develop contextually appropriate, technically sound new projects and programmes and inform advocacy efforts;
• Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate;
• Lead the enhancement of the Shelter portfolio through the development of sound and evidence-based project proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team, both programme and support staff;
• Support the consolidation as well as the enhancement of cash-based interventions and market-based approaches within (and across) NRC core competency responses, where appropriate;
• Contribute to the institutionalization of cash-based interventions and market based programmes though capacity building and interdepartmental engagement in cooperation with the Cash and Market Programme Development Manager;
• Closely coordinate with all CCs and cross-thematic areas (including digital approach, environmental and humanitarian energy considerations) to maximise on integrated programming and promote durable solutions;
• Ensure safe programming principles are embedded in all Shelter activities.

Programme Management:

• Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of the Shelter projects consistent with the project management cycle (including reporting to the desired quality and standard);
• Overall budget management for Shelter projects/portfolio implemented and ensure appropriate burn-rates are maintained and that solutions to over/under expenditure are applied;
• Responsible for providing technical and implementation support and guidance to field-based Shelter staff in implementing NRC project(s), including but not limited to providing instructions on work plans, approving expenses/procurement, recruitments, reporting, etc.;
• Ensure monitoring data is collected, analysed, included in NRC’s M&E systems, and used to adapt programmes as required.

Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource Management:

• Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are adhered to within the Shelter team;
• Ensure timely and accurate development of procurement plans, recruitment plans, and spending plans and ensure the same is shared with relevant support colleagues;
• Responsible for ensuring timely submission of monthly CC-specific cash forecast to Finance and relevant Procurement Requests to Logistics;
• In line with project needs and funding availability, continuously and proactively plan CC-specific staff requirements and liaise with HR and Admin to ensure the same.

Coordination and Representation:

• Responsible for attending relevant CC-specific meetings and coordination fora, representing NRC strictly within the limit set out by the Country Office;
• Conduct senior representation at state level and promote strong working relationships with government counterparts;
• In line with NRC’s standards, ensure communication plans are implemented, stakeholders are informed on NRC’s activities, and the organisation is well accepted by communities.

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Generic professional competencies:

• At least four years in a development and/or humanitarian Shelter programming environment, including three years’ experience in a senior level project management position;
• Previous experience working in complex contexts;
• Knowledge in protection mainstreaming, community outreach/engagement, community capacity building, and/or community-development oriented programming, DRR approaches including environmental analysis;
• Knowledge and skills in market analysis, cash-based interventions and market-based programmes
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal;
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, including strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Context skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the context in Sudan;
• Arabic language skills is an advantage;
• Experience in needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and programme development;
• Leadership skills and a supportive management style;
• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing diverse workload;
• Proven ability to work effectively across cultures, in sensitive environments and with stakeholders at all levels.

What We Offer

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative

• 12 months fixed term contract
• Mid-management grade 9 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

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.

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