• Country: Sanaa, Yemen
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: NRC
• Gender: Both 
• Deadline: 2024-01-09

1. Role and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities 

• Line management for project staff
• Contribute to the development of strategy, technical SOPs / guidelines and Macro LFAs
• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
• Responsible of development of funding proposal, project budgets and donor reports
• Coordinate and manage projects implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.

Specific responsibilities

Programme Development:

1. Contribute to situation analysis, identification of needs and participate actively in developing livelihoods and food security strategy in line with NRC Global Ambitions and Hallmarks.
2. Lead design and conducting of quality technical and needs assessments working with LFS Specialist & MEAL and timely submission of quality reports.

Project Management:

1. Responsible for preparation and timely delivery of detailed projects implementation, procurement and budget spending plans whilst ensuring that off targets are timely identified and mitigated.
2. Ensure that there is a quality partnership assessment, partnership plan and relevant MoUs and other support documentation and resources in place to work with local partners.

Capacity building:

1. Identify learning and training opportunities for staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.
2. Provide necessary technical training and develop appropriate technical guidelines and materials to NRC’s and partner’s staff.

Representation, coordination and Advocacy:

1. Responsible for developing and maintain collaborative and effective partnership with NGOs/CBOs and government partners.
2. Ensure effective stakeholder participation throughout the project implementation

What you will bring

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Development studies, Rural Development, Livelihoods, Economics and/or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience from working as a Manager in a humanitarian setting managing Livelihoods programming.
• Proven Experience in GFD and cash programming.
• Experience in the livelihood assessments, both field data collection and analysis.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Traceable experience in working local CSOs in areas of identification supervision, sub-granting and capacity building
• Good experience in managing multi-million dollars’ multiple projects in a challenging environment.
• Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals – ranging from local partners, local authorities, humanitarian community and the private sector Proven ability in staff, donor contract & budget management
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal; as well as excellent report writing skills

Context/skills, knowledge and experience:

1. Excellent command of English – written and verbal
2. Knowledge of the context in of Yemen or similar volatile contexts
3. The ability to work flexibly within a team as well as demonstrable leadership/management skills
4. The ability to work operationally and strategically without losing sight of the overall objective

What we offer

• Duty station: Amran, Yemen
• Contract: national contract for 1 year with possibility of extension
• Travel: Fully field-based position (40% in field visits)
• 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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