Company Address: Address Norwegian Refugee Council Prinsensgate 2 (Map) 0152 Oslo Norway

DevOps/Backend Developer D-Team

What you will do
You will work closely with other members of NRC’s D Team (Digital Transformation Team) to improve NRC infrastructure (Backbone)’s resilience, security, performance, and automation opportunities. You will provide developers with useful tooling to develop, deploy The position will also contribute to providing strategic direction, development/security standards, DevOps training for other technical staff to improve and leverage overall development practice in NRC. Some of your day-to-day tasks will include;

Maintain and up keeping of NRC’s Kubernetes (Staging + Production) clusters – hosting global applications, including data backup and restore functions;
Write manifests and manage automated deployment of application stacks to NRC’s Kubernetes clusters;
Setup and maintain automated CI / CD workflows (Continuous integration & continuous delivery);
Prepare technical documentation and specifications on a regular basis;
Create unit test plans; contribute to functional/UAT test plans as needed;
Provide technical oversight of external consultants’ work that includes custom design and assist in handover of these to NRC (to ensure long-term ownership);
Support the recruitment of future NRC technical staff and support the evaluation of external technical consultants;
Perform data migration and other integration work in a safe and controlled environment – validating these actions before going to live (production) systems;
Communicate and represent NRC with partners, consultants, and service providers at a technical level.

What you will bring

Bachelor degree in computer science, software engineering, or related subjects, or demonstrable expertise in the field;
Advanced analytical skills and problem-solving attitude;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Capable of operating in an “Agile” environment and high levels of uncertainty;
Comfortable working remotely within a geographically distributed team;
Fluency in written and spoken English. Other languages are an asset;
Working knowledge of automating infrastructure in a cloud environment, preferably Azure;
Previous experience in working with infrastructure as code(Terraform) and service mesh (Istio): Ability to comfortably use and configure Istio Service Mesh features, such as:

Authorization Policies
Ingress and Egress gateways (with or without SNI proxy-)
Request Authentication Policies
Virtual services, Gateways

Knowledge and implementation of containerization and container orchestration: We use Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, etc;
Preferable skills in Cloud security and cloud network;
Application operations knowledge (Backups, monitoring, deployment) will come in handy;
Knowledge of one or more programming language (Go, Python, etc) and/or scripting language would be desired.

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What makes this position attractive?

You will collaborate with a passionate and experienced international team doing incredibly meaningful work advocating for the rights of people forced to flee.
Our pay is competitive based on the sectoral standard and we are committed to your growth.
You get to work on a challenging and exciting opportunity that will provide direct benefit to NRC staff (7000 and counting) and beneficiaries (11 million and counting)
A 1-year full-time contract (possibly extended) with Berlin as the preferred duty station but we are also open to considering other duty stations where NRC has an office (we support remote collaboration);

We are also looking for people who share our values:

To be dedicated in what we do;
To be innovative with our solutions;
To act as one unified and inclusive team;
Curiosity, eagerness to learn and passion are more important than fulfilling all the requirements! If you are passionate about humanitarian work, technology, and the role, we would love to speak with you.

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October 29, 2024
Regional Roving Expert; Electric Engineer

Duties and responsibilities
The Regional Roving Energy Expert will support the development of targeted action plans to reduce emissions from some of NRC’s highest emitting locations in the East Africa and Yemen Region. The key activities of the Experts will be:

To assess and quality checks the data provided by the NRC Carbon Monitoring Coordinator and give feedback if adjustments are needed.
To do an energy assessment based on data provided and observations at the sites.
Do a market analysis of the possible clean energy alternatives in the area.
Do a cost/benefit analysis based on the data, assessment, and market analysis to provide a plan for the NRC office(s) on how to transition to clean energy at the given site/facility. The analysis should provide NRC with what is needed to go to the implementation phase after the expert leaves.
To provide training to NRC staff where needed, on how to make cost-efficient decisions and enable the staff to move forward with the implementation of clean energy solutions.
To assess the impact, challenges, and opportunities of clean energy solutions for ICT.
To support the country office if required in the development of environmental strategies, identification of HR needs and recruitment, and the development of standard operating procedures, SOPs.

Qualifications and experience

An advanced university degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Environmental Management, Energy Technology, or relevant fields.
A minimum of six years of relevant professional experience in a private sector EPC and/or Energy provider, Management Consulting or Auditor/Consulting firm; investment firm or social enterprise with Energy/Infrastructure focus; or UN/Humanitarian/Development agency working directly on operationalising renewable Energy transitions.
High-level coordination experience is essential.

Essential requirements

A demonstrated experience in the design and application of Electrical Energy solutions, especially renewable solutions.*
Experience in the planning, design, budgeting and management of Electrical Energy systems and Energy standards and audits.*
To have a good understanding of testing equipment and the process of test, inspection, verification, and commissioning.
An extensive knowledge of financial, regulatory and/or policy frameworks, renewable energy financial management.
To have familiarity with renewable energy business development is an asset.
Ability to meet reporting deadlines, manage budgets and complete quarterly and yearly reporting.
Fluency in English is required

Personal Characteristics

Good communication and listening skills.*
Ability to think creatively, explore, harness, and translate innovative concepts into practice.*
Ability to apply knowledge from contemporary research in Electrical Energy and translate this into humanitarian settings.
Strong interest and exposure to development and humanitarian issues, especially in Energy and Sustainability.

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October 29, 2024
Education Project Coordinator – Accelerated Education (AE), Interagency Coordination

Responsibilities
The Education Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education (MoE), UNICEF, UNHCR and all education actors in Kenya towards a harmonised AE approach that is anchored in the national education system. This approach is intended to invest in the national education system, strengthening capacity in non-formal education in Kenya, for the benefit of refugee learners as well as Kenyan children and youth nationally. Additionally, He or she will provide technical support to NGOs AE programmes in Kenya in terms of technical development, strategic direction and quality assistance including mentoring, training and capacity building of staff on AE programme delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities

Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
Contribute to education strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps on AE.
Representation in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors.
Co-chair the technical working group, with the Ministry of Education, and provide technical and material leadership and support related to AE.
Contribute to advocacy to MoE, donors and other stakeholders for the expansion of AE programming in refugee hosting areas (and other non-formal education interventions as appropriate).
Maintain comprehensive education data and information on AE programming in Kenya.
Support the MoE in collaboration with education partners and the Accelerated Education Working Group (AEWG) with the development of AE guidelines, policies and curriculum development or other outputs as agreed by the Working Group (WG).
Support the capacity building of MoE and other educations stakeholders on harmonised AE approaches.
Strengthen collaboration with global AEWG and regional learning through collaboration and coordination with other refugee hosting contexts in the region around AE.
Any other tasks assigned by your line-manager.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context or implementing education projects in an NGO.
Education expertise.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili, both written and verbal.
Bachelor of Education Degree or related field of study.
Relevant experience in education programming, specifically alternative education approaches for over age children and youth and AE specifically, including in emergency settings, especially protracted crisis is an advantage.
Experience and technical expertise in non-formal/alternative basic education approaches for disadvantaged children and youth, particularly AE.
Experience of leadership and coordination working with multiple stakeholders at sub national, national and international level.
Experience in information management of multiple stakeholders in complex settings.
Experience working with Ministries of Education at the national or sub-national levels, or other government counterparts.
Understanding of global/ international agreements/ commitments on refugee response/ education, for example, the Global Compact on Refugees and the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework.
Understanding of the global perspective and related policies for out of school children and youth.
Understanding of key protection concerns in education and child safeguarding.

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October 28, 2024
Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant (Dadaab) Education Technical Assistant (Dadaab)

Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the Assistant position is to implement the day-to-day activities of the LFS Project.
Generic responsibilities (max 10)
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the general LFS livelihood project activities in Dadaab.
Conduct project awareness among stakeholders at community level in Dadaab camps and surrounding communities
Conduct beneficiaries’ mobilization and registration based on the targeting criteria for a particular activity or project
Conduct regularly monitor activities of other youth groups and SMEs and provide follow up support in relation to training, inputs and post-training/distribution monitoring.
Carry out distribution of materials or cash grants to registered beneficiaries and complete distribution lists in accordance with NRC’s beneficiary distribution lists and cash-based intervention (CBI) standard operating procedures (SOP). Facilitate and gather information on market systems, market analysis
Collect data required for the projects’ output and outcome monitoring system. Write weekly/monthly progress reports.
Ensure all Livelihood reports are prepared and submitted on timely basis.
Ensure the supervision and management of all the community workers within the sector.
Assist all the activity implementation of livelihoods for both the refugees and the host community groups.
Raise all the required project Purchase request in consultation with the line manager.
To represent NRC and LFS Sector in livelihood Cluster meetings.
To carry out any additional task assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications
Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional competencies

These skills, knowledge and experience are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

Bachelor degree in Social Science
Certificate in Project Planning and Management
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the related field in both emergency and recovery.
Technical specific knowledge from the humanitarian sector
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English, Kiswahili and Somali both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Relevant experience in Livelihood and Food security in emergency, recovery and development stages.
Strong analytical, administration and documentation skills in the management of food security and livelihoods activities in both emergency and protracted programmes.
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Excellent ability to coherently lead and manage diverse spread out teams
Works well under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent action and process focus on outputs and outcomes
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to resolve individual and group conflicts
High level of computer literacy
Good community mobilization, community participatory approaches skills
Individual and group facilitative capacity building skills
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Excellent program evaluative and report writing skills.

Behavioural competencies (max 6)

Strategic thinking
Planning and delivering results
Working with people
Communicating with impact and respect
Analysing Skills
Handling insecure environments

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October 28, 2024
Regional Health Safety and Security Adviser East Africa

The Regional Health Safety and Security Advisor (RHSSA) serves as a technical resource on Health Safety and Security (HSS) related risk, incident and crisis management within the region.
The RHSSA will provide technical support to the Country HSS teams.
Responsibilities

Advises on HSS Risk Management (HSSRM), in line with established NRC HSSRM policies, standards, procedures, and NRC Duty of Care principles.
Acts as technical references/resources for Health Safety and Security within the region. Reviews and provides feedback to country offices on all HSS related products (plans, reports, assessments etc.) to ensure they comply with NRC standards.
Based on needs and criticality deploys to support country HSS Management and Crisis/Incident Management teams within the region upon request, and contributes to the development of crisis/critical incident management capacity within the region.
Maintains a general overview of the HSS context within the region and HSS related trends/risks that will be part of the regular briefings provided to Regional Management Group.
Acts as a technical resource during recruitment HSS staff within the region.
Specific responsibility for oversight and support to a maximum of 5 country operations within NRC’s East Africa and Yemen region in order to maintain NRC’s HSS and Duty of Care standards and procedures.
Work with the teams in assigned country offices in achieving their annual HSS operational plans within agreed time lines.
Work with the teams in the country operations assigned to, in order to ensure HSS related operational standards and procedures are context specific, adaptable to changes to context and programme response/implementation needs while maintaining NRC’s duty of care standards/polices.
Update and maintain country specific HSS related information on NRC’s Online Travel Authorization and Travel Information platforms specific to EAY region. Provide the Regional Management Group with a regional trends and risks analysis during regular RMG meetings.
Develop and implement a regional HSS Training Plan with particular focus on the development of in country HSS training capacity/teams.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of HSS Management related experience
Substantial and demonstrated prior experience as a trainer, with an effective and professional training style, and the ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide-ranging audience.
Advanced report writing and good communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience in crisis management.
Advanced knowledge of risk management and best practice specifically in relation to humanitarian safety and security management.
Fluency in English both written and verbal

Preferred

A minimum of 2 years of non-profit or NGO work experience in international humanitarian assistance programs, with demonstrated capabilities in high-risk security environments.
Professional qualifications or studies in security management and other areas closely linked to occupational health safety and security management.
Prior work experience at the regional level

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October 28, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Assistant (Kakuma) ICLA Technical Assistant

Job Description
To assist in the information management of NRC’s program in Kakuma by processing data generated by assessments and project progress monitoring; keeping the M&E system updated with information obtained from program staff; and production of overall Area M&E reports.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities

Work closely with Education, Food Security, ICLA and Shelter field teams to assist with collecting, collating, presenting and otherwise managing information for M&E related reports
Conduct and support regular surveys for monitoring and evaluation activities
Assist in the preparation of project evaluation and/or review reports and draft the regular projects’ M&E report
Assist in the establishment and day to day management of a database and monitoring system
Assist with documentation of the projects, including project inputs and outputs (e.g. assessments, compiling beneficiary lists, recording construction progress, education activity attendance, etc.)
Assist in data analysis for compilation of quarterly, annual and ad hoc program data and reports
Maintain and update the Area M&E database, ensuring correct and swift data entry and processing
Assist in making data entry forms and reports as required
Support collection and maintenance of geographic baseline and thematic data
Research and retrieve data from internal and external sources; and prepare the required of statistical charts, tables and reports
Assist with the production of maps and other geographic information products
Act as Complaints Response and Feedback Mechanism focal points in Kakuma
Liaise with United Nations agencies and other humanitarian partners to ensure that the information needed to support humanitarian operations is generated and made easily available.
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Professional competencies for this position:

University degree, preferably in social sciences, international relations and/or development or other relevant discipline.
At least 3 years’ relevant working experience in field of humanitarian/development M&E implementation
Exposure to a wide range of information management systems related to humanitarian/development and/or operational (eg construction) activities.
Excellent skills in written and spoken English

Context related skills; knowledge and experience

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative)
Excellent one to one and group communication /information presentation skills
Experience in training and capacity building in M&E mechanisms at various project levels
Ability to manage conflicting priorities
Experience working with statistical computer software packages
Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.

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October 28, 2024
Regional Director East Africa and Yemen

About the job
We believe in a world where the rights of displaced and vulnerable persons are protected during a crisis. We do this through our programmes, where we help meet immediate humanitarian needs, prevent further displacement, and contribute to durable solutions. At the root of our programmes are our solid technical expertise and specific sectorial knowledge aiming for the highest possible quality, whether in stand-alone or integrated approaches.
NRC is seeking a strong and inspiring leader who will further develop and strengthen NRC’s ability to assist and protect displaced people in need in the region.
The East Africa & Yemen (EAY) region includes ten countries, all connected geographically. The NRC country programmes differ in size from some of the largest in the organisation to some of the smallest that remain partly dependent on follow up by the Regional Office. The EAY region has a budget of USD 150 million and employs 2,000 staff.
All countries in the region are united within the objectives of the new NRC Global and EAY Regional, four-year strategies. Delivering on the ambition of the EAY strategy is a key responsibility of the Regional Director.
The Regional Director is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic and dynamic leadership for the East Africa Yemen (EAY) region’s country programmes. The country programmes in the region incorporates Yemen, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania and Eritrea.
You will be responsible for:

Strategic and operational leadership to ensure the collective country priorities and approaches are relevant to the country specific contexts and wider humanitarian trends
Ensuring that the programmes in the EAY region are managed and developed in line with NRC’s overall strategies and policies
A leadership culture, a working and learning environment in line with NRC’s values and leadership/management framework
Leading the Regional Management Team of county directors and the Regional Office team of technical professionals within programme, support, risk and compliance, advocacy and health, safety, and security.

You will be reporting to the Executive Director Field Operations in HO in Oslo and a member of the Field Operations Management Team. You will be a member of the Secretary General’s Extended Senior Management Group

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, follow up and report on regional strategy in line with overall NRC strategic direction
Approval of Country Strategies and compliance of Country Directors for their delivery
Duty of Care to all NRC staff and partners, including the promotion of a safety and security risk management culture in the region, including development of security plans and trainings in line with NRC’s HSS Policy and plans (Health, Safety & Security)
NRC’s compliance with Government, Donor and its own regulations, policies and procedures
Develop and maintain new partner -and donor relations in the region with a focus on securing predictable and flexible funding in line with regional NRC targets
Contribute to NRC’s advocacy efforts (including media) nationally, regionally and internationally, and represent and profile NRC at the different levels
Overall budget responsibility and authority for region, ensuring optimal use of the region’s resources. Responsible for the Regional Budget
Hold Country Directors in the region accountable for assessing new programmes and emergencies
Hold Country Directors accountable for ensuring that the regional activities are coordinated with the plans of national authorities, the UN and other organisations / agencies
Conduct continuous monitoring and quality assurance in accordance with NRC framework

The following qualifications will be required:

Minimum 8 years of relevant leadership/management experience within the humanitarian field
Experience from working as top-level manager in complex and volatile contexts
Demonstrated success in strengthening an organisation through the development of a transformative agenda
Broad network within the international humanitarian community and proven ability to represent an organisation at different levels
Experience from delivering results in complex and volatile contexts
Insight and awareness own leadership profile, strengths, and weaknesses
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, both written and verbal. Fluency in Arabic and French is also an asset
Knowledge of the context in EAY region is an asset

Personal qualities:

Managing performance and development
Strategic thinking
Empowering and building trust
Managing resources to optimise results
Influencing
Initiating action and change
Handling insecure environments
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

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October 28, 2024
WASH Technical Assistant (Electro-Mechanical) – Kakuma Water Pump Operator – Kakuma HR Officer Regional Livelihoods & Food Security Adviser, EA & Yemen

Specific responsibilities

Design, install, inspect, maintain and repair solar panel systems, including the solar collectors, concentrators, batteries, pumps, fans, or support structure.
Size, Install, test and commission Diesel engine generators including operation and proper maintenance.
To keep records of all the repairs done in the field and in the workshop as well the running hours of the generator sets to ensure timely servicing.
Do all electro-mechanical work needed to connect solar system to electric grid. This includes proper grounding systems, controls and all necessary testing.
Assist in conducting regular assessments and give recommendations for rehabilitations of the solar systems, boreholes and submersible pumps.
Capacity building of incentive staffs and communities in solar powered water systems operation.
Installation of new generators and retrieval of the old and defective ones ensuring they are well wired and operational.
Oversee strict daily borehole running and operation, and being the custodian of gen-set keys and ensure correct amount of fuel is dispensed to the borehole and compound generator sets.
To keep records of all the electrical repairs and spares that have been done in the field and in the workshop.
To prepare monthly unit reports on jobs and conditions of all the relevant electromechanical systems.
Technical designs and BoQs for the power grid and mechanical works for the borehole and water production sites and NRC compounds in Kakuma and Kalobeyei
To assist in supervision of the contractors doing upgrade or installations of the power grids in NRC compounds.
Advise and recommend the power requirement for electrical gadgets.
Together with borehole attendants and team leader, maintain cleanliness and safety of the generator sets, submersible and booster pumps and stations.
Supporting the WASH Officer-water resources in procurement of the necessary regular spare parts, and working tools for the repair of the generator sets and pumps.
To participate in recruitment of boreholes attendants, borehole watchmen and EST watchmen and ensure they are well trained in undertaking minor electrical installations and repairs.
Any other assignment as may be required by the line manager.

Professional competencies for this position:

Experience from working in water supply projects in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own skills/profile
Good knowledge of English language

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

Relevant degree qualifications in Solar/Electrical/electromechanical engineering preferable. Diploma with 5 years’ hands on experience is acceptable.
Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of WASH Programmes of at least 3 years the management of generators, Solar installations, installation of pumps and accessories. Ability to maintain and service generators is an added advantage.
Ability to initiate, develop, plan and implement an integrated programme.
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information
Experience in capacity building and training of staff and target groups
Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue
Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.

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Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply

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October 28, 2024
REGA GBV IM Specialist East Africa – UNFPA Finance Technical Officer – Kakuma Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – Kakuma. CALP Library and Publications Officer Education Project Technical Assistant – Kakuma WASH Field Monitors – Kakuma Head of Global Recruitment (National Position) ICLA Project Officer

Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specifically, the regional GBV IM Specialist is expected to:

Lead on and coordinate data and information management activities related to Gender Based Violence in Emergencies in the East and Southern Africa region.
Chair the IM Pillar within the Regional GBV Working Group for East and Southern Africa; provide strategic direction; liaise with the IM’s from member organizations to ensure implementation of the regional IM Pillar’s workplan.
Work at the intersection between country and global level, closely cooperating with the global GBV AoR to make sure that regional perspectives are taken into account in the drafting of global guidance, tools and standards for GBV IM but also ensuring the proper implementation of such initiatives at field level, and leading in development and collaboration on regional capacity building strategies and initiatives in relation to GBV IM.
Provide technical leadership to GBV information management staff in field operations, ensuring they receive substantive guidance and directives for the timely collection and dissemination and production of information on GBV, the strengthening of systems and tools for needs assessment on GBV as well as the analysis and sharing of such data.
Lead, facilitate and support capacity building activities and plans, that target specifically GBV coordinators and GBV Information Management Officers as well as GBV sub-cluster/working group member organisations, in the field of Information Management, needs assessment and response monitoring, including through needs analysis, strategic advice, surge and remote deployment.
Support the coordination and implementation of GBV needs assessments and monitoring, including participation in joint needs assessments with other partners/clusters. Support design of appropriate methodology and tools, analysis and reporting for GBV IM.
Provide technical and thematic guidance and support in GBViE information management, supporting all GBV sub-clusters in the region with the implementation of GBV IM systems and delivering on minimum IM deliverables for the GBV sub-cluster (e.g., 5W, service mapping, data visualisation, secondary data reviews, etc.)
Support advocacy with regional and field operations decision makers – in particular within protection for and relevant government networks, on GBViE technical related matters, including GBV Information Management strategies, needs, resources and best practices.
Support country level GBV coordination mechanisms, promoting the integration of GBV Information Management in humanitarian planning processes, increasing its influence in decision making in the coordination structure.
Support the consolidation of best practices from country GBV coordination mechanisms to feed into the development of regional and global tools and guidance, as well as facilitating sharing of such tools and guidance to countries.
Contribute to the development of methodology, tools, and guidance by the GBV AoR regarding HPC components, including methodology on the calculation of people in need, indicators for severity analysis, composite measures and other critical HNO/HRP elements related to GBV, based on best practices.

Qualifications
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Values: Exemplifying integrity; demonstrating commitment to the GBV AoR and the UN system; embracing cultural diversity; embracing change.
Core Competencies: Achieving results; being accountable; developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen; thinking analytically and strategically, working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships; communicating for impact.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced University Degree or equivalent in gender studies, social anthropology, law and women’s rights, sociology, cultural studies, public health, demography, international relations, international law, socio-economics, or other related field.
7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in areas relevant to Information Management, analysis, or needs assessments. Experience in the GBV IM field is an added value.
Required demonstrable professional experience in the cluster system and inter-agency coordination.
Proven experience technically leading/advising and monitoring teams, including remotely.
Successful experience designing and implementing capacity development plans and activities. Experience in capacity development for GBV IMs/GBV Coordinators is an added value.
Proven understanding of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle and of Information Management cycles
Knowledge of the UN system, the Cluster Approach, and the Transformative Agenda.
Effectively uses quantitative and qualitative analysis as well as visualization methods, software and ability to produce and disseminate regular IM products tailored to appropriate audiences.
Demonstrated skills in communication, and training and mentoring.
Proven understanding on ethical considerations in data collection for Protection or GBV purposes
Strong interest and motivation for inter-agency coordination.
Ability to manage large portfolios in a variety of countries and high volume of work in an organized and responsible manner.
Fluency in English. Working knowledge of a local language is a plus.

TECHNICAL COMPTENCIES:

Proven technical expertise managing data and information cycle: from data collection, processing, storage, and analysis for diverse datasets (e.g., datasets on needs, situation, response, coordination, funding etc.), as well as presenting information in understandable, effective and visually appealing tables, charts, graphs, maps, visuals and reports (such as snapshots, dashboards, gap analysis, etc.)
Proven technical expertise designing and coordinating assessments: solid understanding of both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques (in particular Focus Group Discussions). Experience on GBV needs assessments is an added value.
Proven understanding of needs analysis – demonstrable experience in creating needs analysis products.
Ability to advise GBV IMOs and coordinators on the use of quantitative and qualitative data, indicators, severity ranking, composite measures, and monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated skills in (quantitative and qualitative) data analysis and visualization.
Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools, desktop editing and publishing software.
Experience in creating dashboards (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) and data visualization
Experience in mapping (e.g., QGIS, ARCGIS)

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October 28, 2024
Global Recruitment Adviser (Kenyan Nationals Only)

Background
Are you passionate about making the world a better place for people displaced by war and conflict? Are you an expert in identifying talents, delivering excellent customer service, and improving the hiring process?
Norwegian Refugee Council welcomes your interest in one of its most exciting employment opportunities!
We are looking for talented Global Recruitment Advisers who will join the exciting adventure of building the best place to work with us at the NRC Global Recruitment Centre.
NRC launched its first Global Recruitment Centre in November 2020 in Nairobi. By establishing the Centre, NRC aims at driving efficiency and quality of recruitment in support of all its offices and operations in more than 30 countries. The Recruitment Centre covers a large functional scope comprising of five main areas: Attract, Search, Recruit, Vet and Contract. It is led by the Head of the Centre and consist of a team of expert recruiters and HR coordinators.
Main Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruitment process and deliver outstanding service to NRC hiring managers and candidates
Develop a recruitment plan together with hiring manager for each recruitment and translate requirements into a solution-based recruitment strategy
Provide advice and direction to hiring managers, HR staff and candidates about the entire hiring process, build those relationships effectively being a trusted adviser to both NRC staff and candidates
Thoroughly assess candidates to ensure suitability for the role; evaluate and screen submitted applications, conduct interviews and perform assessment tests
Ensure effective candidate management through ongoing communications regarding questions, updates and status during the recruitment; ensure candidates are treated with the utmost care throughout their process
Identify and escalate any potential or actual issues/risks with delivering recruitment services
Ensure effective sourcing and selection support based on knowledge of NRC programmes and context
Build an effective candidate pool and maintain active relationship with pipelines of talent for current and future opportunities
Maintain knowledge of the constantly changing environment of the marketplace relative to the sourcing and recruitment of qualified humanitarian professionals
Ensure compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, procedures, tools, minimum standards, personal data protection rules and regulations and adhere to service level metrics to enable operational excellence

Qualifications

Experience in operating global recruitment including sourcing, competency-based interviews, talent pools, and use of selection techniques
Experience working in an international organization
Highest level of customer service orientation, strong drive and “can-do attitude”
Commitment to humanitarian principles and values and ability to convey them
Understanding of the importance of a strong employer brand in recruitment and ideally experience in employer branding
Tech savvy, comfortable communicating virtually and learning new office tools, keeping abreast of advances in technology and social media
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
Experience recruiting in the Middle East is an asset
Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Other desirable linguistic skills: French, Arabic, Spanish
Certification in psychometric tools, preferably tests from Cut-e, is an asset

Personal Qualities
To be successful in this role, you need to be service-minded with strong multi-cultural awareness and sensitivity. You have a positive attitude with an understanding that priorities might change and flexibility is key to deliver in a dynamic work situation. You are interested in the humanitarian sector and want to contribute to the work of the organisation. A good sense of humour would be an asset!
Terms of Employment

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract type: National Contract – This position is open to Kenyan Nationals Only
Position on grade 8 or 9 depending on the candidate’s experience
Contract length: 1 year renewable – based on funding and performance
Working schedule: You will be expected to work Sunday through Thursday. This is a mandatory requirement for this role
Start date: As soon as possible

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

Apply via :

ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com

October 28, 2024