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  • Regional Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager

    Regional Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager

    What you will do     

    Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy across the region aligned with global MEL framework, policy, strategy, procedures and priorities (RO MEL strategy and SOP, including MEL in the strategy, resources, staffing, capacity building and data use). 
    Responsible for leading and facilitating the roll out and use of global MEL developments across the region and at the CO level (communication, co-ordination, training, technical support and follow up). 
    Manage performance and staff development of regional MEL staff (insert when relevant).  Technical role in recruitment of most senior MEL staff in COs (managers or coordinators) and MEL deployments in the region.  
    Responsible for planning and coordinating processes relating to MEL within the regional office, including evaluation, research and learning planning processes and GORS reporting. 
    Ensuring processes and systems for the use of monitoring and evaluation data through routine learning moments are institutionalised across the RO, with systems in place for interpreting and using monitoring and evaluation data.  Directly provide analysis on regional level data for the regional programme management team for use in strategic learning moments and regional programme strategy. 

      What you will bring    

    Five to seven years of work experience at a senior level in monitoring and evaluation. 
    Advanced degree in economics, research methods, social sciences or a related field  
    Experience of evaluation or research methods – qualitative and quantitative data analysis and tools  
    Advanced analytical skills (complex research, systems development and evaluations) 
    Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

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  • Regional Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager

    Regional Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager

    What you will do     

    Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy across the region aligned with global MEL framework, policy, strategy, procedures and priorities (RO MEL strategy and SOP, including MEL in the strategy, resources, staffing, capacity building and data use). 
    Responsible for leading and facilitating the roll out and use of global MEL developments across the region and at the CO level (communication, co-ordination, training, technical support and follow up). 
    Manage performance and staff development of regional MEL staff (insert when relevant).  Technical role in recruitment of most senior MEL staff in COs (managers or coordinators) and MEL deployments in the region.  
    Responsible for planning and coordinating processes relating to MEL within the regional office, including evaluation, research and learning planning processes and GORS reporting. 
    Ensuring processes and systems for the use of monitoring and evaluation data through routine learning moments are institutionalised across the RO, with systems in place for interpreting and using monitoring and evaluation data.  Directly provide analysis on regional level data for the regional programme management team for use in strategic learning moments and regional programme strategy. 

      What you will bring    

    Five to seven years of work experience at a senior level in monitoring and evaluation. 
    Advanced degree in economics, research methods, social sciences or a related field  
    Experience of evaluation or research methods – qualitative and quantitative data analysis and tools  
    Advanced analytical skills (complex research, systems development and evaluations) 
    Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

    Apply via :

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  • Regional ICT Manager

    Regional ICT Manager

    More About the Role.   

    The purpose of the Regional ICT Manager position is to support the country offices in implementation of ICT strategy, standardizing and improving infrastructure, digital initiatives, tools and systems in accordance with NRC global ICT policies, guidance and procedures within the East and Southern Africa Region. The regional ICT Manager is also responsible of ICT performance quality and compliance control 

    What you will do     

    Lead the development of regional ICT strategy and implementation of the global ICT strategy and be at the heart of using technology in delivery of NRC programmes 
    Development and implementation of the NRC ICT at regional and CO level  
    Accountable for compliance to ICT policy including minimum standards and information security.  
    Responsible for leading and facilitating the roll out and use of Global ICT Developments across the Region and CO level 
    Management of ICT staff at regional office 
    Support training, control and development of ICT staff in RO and CO. 
    Strategic input to Country ICT strategies including through carrying out compliance check in collaboration with Global ICT team and ensuring that these are used to develop ICT strategies and priorities. 

    What you will bring    

    Project management skills 

    Knowledge of the central and East Africa region is a plus 
    Knowledge and experience with in ICT tools as: O365 and Microsoft Azure environment, Microsoft Windows server, Windows10, Antivirus Software: F-Secure, Service Desk Solutions, Backups and DRP, MySQL and SQL databases, Salesforce, PaaS, SaaS, Networking: Cisco Meraki Network devices and platform, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN. 
    Documented Knowledge of coding languages.

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  • Web Manager ACAPS Netherlands The Hague Information Analyst Sudan Analysis ACAPS Senior Analyst, Protection, Sudan Analysis ACAPS Senior Analyst Sudan Analysis ACAPS Research Analyst Crisis in Sight ACAPS

    Web Manager ACAPS Netherlands The Hague Information Analyst Sudan Analysis ACAPS Senior Analyst, Protection, Sudan Analysis ACAPS Senior Analyst Sudan Analysis ACAPS Research Analyst Crisis in Sight ACAPS

    Purpose of the position 

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Web Manager to oversee and enhance our online presence. The Web Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our website, ensuring optimal performance, user experience, and content accuracy and dynamism. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and a keen eye for detail.

    Performance Management 

    The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:  

    The Job Description  
    The Work and Development Plan  
    The Performance Review Template 

    ACAPS Values

    ACAPS is a dynamic and independent organisation. We share and strive to maintain the values of agency, candour, integrity, diversity, evolution, ambition, and collaboration in everything we do. The post holder is expected to develop the position in line with these values. The ACAPS values live in the way we manage our teams, create our content and engage with stakeholders.

    We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

    Responsibilities

    Role and responsibilities

    Generic responsibilities: 

    Website management: oversee the overall performance, security, and functionality of our website, ensuring it is up-to-date, user-friendly, and aligned with ACAPS’ strategy.
    Content strategy: collaborate with content creators to plan, manage, and update web content, ensuring it is engaging, relevant, SEO-friendly, and consistency in tone, style, and branding. 

    Specific responsibilities: 

    Project management: lead web development projects, including site redesigns and new feature implementations; work with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and budget requirements.
    SEO & Analytics: monitor and analyse web traffic, SEO performance, and user behavior using tools like Google Analytics; implement strategies to improve outreach and site performance.
    UX/UI Optimization: continuously evaluate the user experience and interface design of the websites; implement improvements based on user feedback and best practices.
    Compliance and security: ensure that website complies with legal regulations, including data protection laws (e.g. GDPR), and implement security measures to protect against cyber threats.

    Critical interfaces: the selected candidate will closely collaborate with the Communications team, the Analysis Unit, external developers, and IT support.

    Qualifications

    Competencies

    Qualifications and experience

    Bachelor’s degree in web development, Computer Science, Information Technology, Marketing, or a related field. 
    3-5 years of experience in web management, web development, or a similar role.
    Proven experience with TYPO 3 content management system and front-end/back-end development.

    Professional competencies

    Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies.
    Experience with SEO tools, Google Analytics, and website optimization techniques.
    Familiarity with web hosting platforms, domain management, and cybersecurity best practices.
    Familiarity with UX/UI design principles.
    Knowledge of digital marketing strategies, including PPC, social media, and email marketing.

    Generic competencies

    Proposes innovative ideas and new solutions to challenges. 
    Strong project management skills. 
    Excellent time management skills and ability to organize multiple, simultaneous tasks, and deliver results within a specified period. 
    Demonstrated problem solving skills and results oriented approach. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
    Proven ability to work strategically to set goals and flexibility and creativity in realizing them. 
    Outstanding coordination, communication, and inter-personal skills, including capacity to persuade and influence others, convey information effectively, as well as adjust actions in relation to others’ actions. 
    Demonstrated analytical skills and written clarity, including ability to understand complex concepts and problems and synthetize information. 

    Behavioural competencies

    Communicating with impact and respect 
    Working with people  
    Social Perceptiveness 
    Active Listening 
    Deciding and Initiating Action 
    Planning and delivering results 
    Adapting and Responding to Change 
    Adhering to Principles and Values 

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  • Grants and Partnership Manager for Somalia based in Nairobi

    Grants and Partnership Manager for Somalia based in Nairobi

    What you will do
    Generic responsibilities:

    Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
    Maintain an overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines (grants tracker), including filing of grant documents.
    Lead the process of developing concept notes, proposals, and reports (donors and internal reports) in close collaboration with team, M&E team, and Finance to ensure accurate, transparent, and timely delivery of narrative and financial documents, in line with NRC PCM framework.
    Be updated on donor priorities and track and share relevant calls for proposals.
    Manage the internal helpdesk on donor related issues, including donor rules and regulations and in the application of the downstream partnership toolkits.

    Specific Responsibilities:
    Funding Raising:

    Support the Head of Programme and Country Director to develop a context specific fundraising strategy. This includes the mapping of potential new funding opportunities with inputs from relevant stakeholders and documenting any fundraising policy positions agreed by the CMG.
    Responsible for leading and overseeing all PCM processes, including the Go/No Go, proposal planning meetings, Grant Opening Meetings, Project Review Meetings, and Grants Closure Meetings. Responsible for completion and documentation of all processes in accordance to NRC tools and guidance.
    Responsible for overseeing completion and documentation of proposal planning meetings and overseeing the coordination of NRC proposal development with the relevant internal stakeholders for all funding opportunities, in collaboration with finance department for the development of the budget.
    Responsible for coordinating the review of donor contracts and support contract negotiations with the relevant stakeholders. This includes raising concerns on any points that might create challenge or risks for NRC’s operations.
    Build a network of key partners and stakeholders, keeping abreast of evolving trends (social, economic, and political), including the application of innovation to partnership and project development.

    Grant Management:

    Accountable for maintain a correct and up-to-date Grants Tracker and sharing it with the relevant stakeholders.
    Responsible for coordinating the review of donor contracts and support contract negotiations with the relevant stakeholders. This includes raising concerns on any points that might create challenge or risks for NRC’s operations.
    Responsible for overall quality control of NRC’s reporting. Responsible for overseeing the coordination and consolidation of inputs for all donor reports. This includes ensuring consistency between narrative and financial reports, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring donor requirements are satisfied.
    Ensure that any critical financial or compliance issues are raised formally to the relevant budget holder and/or the Country Management Group member.
    Responsible for overseeing the coordination of project revisions with the relevant stakeholders.
    Identify NRC’s organizational and donor compliance requirements and communicate them to the relevant field team members.

    Partnership Management:

    Support the Head of Programme to identify partners, assess their capacity, develop capacity building plans, conduct, and document due diligence, and transfer of relevant NRC experience and tools.
    Provide technical support to partners and involving other programme and support colleagues as needed.
    Provide oversight to the overall NRC Somalia partnership and localisation approach, ensuring that NRC downstream toolkit is used across the project cycle, and manage the overall partnership grant agreement portfolio.
    Lead on the development and improvement of NRC Somalia’s partnership Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tools.
    Lead the identification of partner capacity development needs, and the development of partner capacity building programmes in coordination with other NRC Somalia departments, when applicable.
    Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programmes and draft concept notes and project briefs for discussion with partners.

    Generic professional competencies:

    Degree in International relations, Political or Social Sciences, or any other relevant field
    At least 4 years of relevant experience in programme development, management, and fundraising in the humanitarian sector
    Experience of donor relations and grants management (e.g. with institutional humanitarian and development donors), working with humanitarian and development donors
    Good understanding of donor rules and regulations
    Proven skills and experience in report and proposal development and working with multiple donors
    Fluency in English, both written and spoken
    Proficient in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel

    Apply via :

    www.nrc.no

  • Grants and Partnership Manager

    Grants and Partnership Manager

    Job Description
    Females are highly encouraged to apply. 
    What we are looking for
    NRC is looking for an experienced Grants and Partnership Manager to provide effective leadership for NRC fund raising, grant management, and management of partnership with national and international partners. The postholder will identify and track donor opportunities, as well as assist with donor engagement, grant preparation, administration, and reporting. Lead the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy for NRC Somalia that contributes to program sustainability and high-quality programming. Furthermore, the postholder will lead the implementation of the core partnership management process, assist partners in the development of project proposals, contracting with NRC, and implementation – acting as a facilitator between NRC Country Office staff and partner staff.
    What you will do
    Generic responsibilities:

    Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
    Maintain an overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines (grants tracker), including filing of grant documents.
    Lead the process of developing concept notes, proposals, and reports (donors and internal reports) in close collaboration with team, M&E team, and Finance to ensure accurate, transparent, and timely delivery of narrative and financial documents, in line with NRC PCM framework. 
    Be updated on donor priorities and track and share relevant calls for proposals. 
    Manage the internal helpdesk on donor related issues, including donor rules and regulations and in the application of the downstream partnership toolkits.

    Specific Responsibilities:
    Funding Raising:

    Support the Head of Programme and Country Director to develop a context specific fundraising strategy. This includes the mapping of potential new funding opportunities with inputs from relevant stakeholders and documenting any fundraising policy positions agreed by the CMG.
    Responsible for leading and overseeing all PCM processes, including the Go/No Go, proposal planning meetings, Grant Opening Meetings, Project Review Meetings, and Grants Closure Meetings. Responsible for completion and documentation of all processes in accordance to NRC tools and guidance.
    Responsible for overseeing completion and documentation of proposal planning meetings and overseeing the coordination of NRC proposal development with the relevant internal stakeholders for all funding opportunities, in collaboration with finance department for the development of the budget.
    Responsible for coordinating the review of donor contracts and support contract negotiations with the relevant stakeholders. This includes raising concerns on any points that might create challenge or risks for NRC’s operations.
    Build a network of key partners and stakeholders, keeping abreast of evolving trends (social, economic, and political), including the application of innovation to partnership and project development.

    Grant Management:

    Accountable for maintain a correct and up-to-date Grants Tracker and sharing it with the relevant stakeholders. 
    Responsible for coordinating the review of donor contracts and support contract negotiations with the relevant stakeholders. This includes raising concerns on any points that might create challenge or risks for NRC’s operations. 
    Responsible for overall quality control of NRC’s reporting. Responsible for overseeing the coordination and consolidation of inputs for all donor reports. This includes ensuring consistency between narrative and financial reports, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring donor requirements are satisfied.
    Ensure that any critical financial or compliance issues are raised formally to the relevant budget holder and/or the Country Management Group member. 
    Responsible for overseeing the coordination of project revisions with the relevant stakeholders. 
    Identify NRC’s organizational and donor compliance requirements and communicate them to the relevant field team members. 

    Partnership Management: 

    Support the Head of Programme to identify partners, assess their capacity, develop capacity building plans, conduct, and document due diligence, and transfer of relevant NRC experience and tools. 
    Provide technical support to partners and involving other programme and support colleagues as needed.
    Provide oversight to the overall NRC Somalia partnership and localisation approach, ensuring that NRC downstream toolkit is used across the project cycle, and manage the overall partnership grant agreement portfolio.
    Lead on the development and improvement of NRC Somalia’s partnership Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tools.
    Lead the identification of partner capacity development needs, and the development of partner capacity building programmes in coordination with other NRC Somalia departments, when applicable.
    Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programmes and draft concept notes and project briefs for discussion with partners.

    What you will bring:
    Professional competencies 
    Generic professional competencies: 

    Degree in International relations, Political or Social Sciences, or any other relevant field
    At least 4 years of relevant experience in programme development, management, and fundraising in the humanitarian sector
    Experience of donor relations and grants management (e.g.  with institutional humanitarian and development donors), working with humanitarian and development donors
    Good understanding of donor rules and regulations  
    Proven skills and experience in report and proposal development and working with multiple donors
    Fluency in English, both written and spoken
    Proficient in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel

    Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

    Working experience with international donor guidelines.
    Someone with direct experience in grants management and business development. 
    Must have international experience. 
    Understanding of Somalia context
    Systematic mind-set, attention to detail and capability of structuring a large amount of information in an easy accessible way.
    Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.
    Excellent analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
    Ability to work independently on own initiative.
    Ability to use Logical Framework Approach as a tool in project/program design and follow-up
    Knowledge of rules and regulations of key donors and partners is an asset, mainly NMFA, SIDA, USAID, EU (ECHO), and the UN Donors.

    What we offer:

    Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
    Travel: 30% travel to Somalia Country Office   
    Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary pay scale.  
    Duration of Contract: Fixed Term
    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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  • Regional Head of Finance

    Regional Head of Finance

    Role and responsibilities
    The purpose of the Regional Head of Finance is to assume the overall responsibility for financial management in the region promoting innovation and learning, and a cost-conscious culture with a high focus on quality. The Regional Head of Finance has the overall responsibility for the strategic development of the Finance in the region including delivery of strategic analysis to NRCs regional management. In addition, the post holder should provide direction to country finance management in line with NRC HOs policies and initiatives in order to provide maximum support to the delivery of humanitarian assistance in the region. 
    The post holder will work actively across the region to ensure strategic planning includes financial aspects that are aligned with global finance priorities.  They will also feed in the field perspective from ESA countries to the development of Global Finance initiatives.
    Key objectives for this role include:

    Accountable for adherence to all relevant NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
    Implement the global finance initiatives/tools/system in the region
    Develop and implement specific financial procedures, SOPs, guidelines and tools in the region including forecasts. 
    Ensure control mechanisms in finance in NRC operations in the region
     Provide regional level input and contributions to new global Finance initiatives and considering cross-regional implications of changes to policy and practice.

    Specific Responsibilities:
    Financial Leadership and Management:

    Contribute to the development of the multi-year strategic and financial plans and being accountable for ensuring and monitoring delivery against the financial plans through targeted financial analytical review and high accuracy in forecasts.  
    Manage the regional office budget, providing accounting, payroll, grant management and financial management support to the regional team. 
    Ensure that cost recoveries from country offices and hosting fees are secured and booked on monthly basis. 
    Ensure integrity of the accounts of the countries within the region.  Make sure that main policies and procedures are well understood; accountability is clear, balance sheet accounts are reconciled on monthly basis and deadlines for monthly closure are respected. 
    Internal control – ensuring that funds are used as intended.   Accountable for control of assets and liabilities, ensuring costs are accurately charged against budgets.

    Staff development and mentorship:

    Ensure Country Finance Managers s and regional finance staff have the right finance skills and experience to carry out their roles. 
    Manage the regional finance team, defining expectations, providing leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluating direct reports regularly.
    Be responsible for the recruitment and training of staff as appropriate and ensuring availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff.
    Manage the performance of all staff in the regional finance unit through staff development and performance management systems.  Establishing results-based system and follow up.

    Generic professional competencies for this position: 

    5 or more years in senior level of financial leadership, management and oversight experience in a large international NGO or organisation (preferably the humanitarian field)
    Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, in order to develop a understanding of the particular demands facing accounting and financial management within an international context
    Relevant qualifications (Eg Accountancy, MBA)
     Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal  

    Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position): 

    Knowledge of the countries supported by the section is an asset
    Understanding of donor/funder financial accountability and reporting is an asset
    Sufficient technical expertise and credibility to act as the Team Leader
    Willingness to undertake significant amounts of travel to the country offices for training, support and capacity building purposes

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  • Senior Analyst

    Senior Analyst

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Product management

    Jointly with the Team Leader, act as Product Manager for the Analysis Hub.

    In collaboration with the Team Leader establish realistic timelines for the products.
    In collaboration with the Team Leader ensure overall coordination of resources needed for the products (Hub analysts, ACAPS and external experts, editors etc). 
    Ensure administrative aspects around the products (top sheets and time tracking in Airtable etc.)
    Provide feedback to the Product Lead(s) (analysts) on content, structure, and quality of the analysis.
    Provide support to product leads regarding identification of KIIs, feedback on questionnaires etc.

    Analytical products

    Design and deliver (in consultation with key stakeholders) multi-sector and thematic analytical products.
    When acting as Product Manager, ensure timely delivery and high quality of the reports. 
    When acting as Product Lead, responsible for development and production of analysis. 

    Secondary data analysis

    Review all assessments, reports and information products on humanitarian crises in focus countries to understand the information landscape and current gaps. 
    Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of Analysis Hub information management systems and ensure that internal and external needs for information are processed in a structured and efficient manner.
    Support the overall informational needs of the response through the compilation, synthesis, and analysis of relevant qualitative and quantitative information.
    Contribute to the creation of tools to facilitate the ongoing analysis and sharing of data and information that support evidence-based decision making.

    Strategic external collaboration, networking, joint analysis

    Co-facilitate Joint Analysis Sessions, together with colleagues from other organisations, in the Assessment & Analysis Working Group.
    In collaboration with the Team Leader and other analysts on the team, develop and maintain a list/informal network of key interlocutors for information (including sector and agency level).
    Represent ACAPS at key cluster and working group meetings in order to provide input and promote ACAPS products. 
    In close coordination with and with support of the Team Leader and Research analyst, lead the expansion of ACAPS’ network and outreach in Nairobi, with regional stakeholders relevant for the work of ACAPS’ analysis team, including regional humanitarian working groups and analysis actors. 
    Liaise and coordinate joint analysis with key humanitarian stakeholders and other key IM colleagues.
    Support the Team Leader in fundraising efforts and donor engagement for the Analysis Project, e.g. input to concept notes and presentations to donors.

    Collaboration with other teams within ACAPS on products

    Focal point for coordination and collaboration with global Crisis Insight team members covering Ethiopia.
    Liaise regarding website updates, global access report, global risk report, and any other Ethiopia-related analyses produced by the global team.

    Any other tasks which are jointly agreed upon may be added to the job description, as per the project needs. 
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Professional Competencies
    Formal education and background

    Master’s degree, preferably in humanitarian action, management, social sciences, international relations, research, or international development. 
    Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years’ experience will be accepted instead.

    Experience
    Essential

    5 years of professional experience in the humanitarian sector, including minimum 2 years in research, analysis, information management, advocacy, or other relevant experience.
    At least 1 year experience in the field considered as a plus. 
    Significant understanding of humanitarian needs assessments and working with primary and secondary data. 
    Ability to assess data reliability and identify bias. Ability and confidence to make judgment calls when interpreting ambiguous data.
    Experience designing and carrying out research (primary, secondary, or both). 
    Considerable experience in the workings of the UN system and humanitarian operations. 
    Experience working on humanitarian crises in East Africa.
    Proven skills in analysis.
    Excellent drafting skills.
    Proven ability to deliver against targets and meet deadlines within a short timeframe.

    Knowledge and skills
    Essential

    Very strong communication skills, both written and oral 
    Fluent written and spoken English. Any other languages spoken in East Africa are an asset (e.g. Amharic, Somali). 
    Excellent computer skills (MS Office incl., Excel spreadsheets, word-processing)
    Understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies

    This position may require travel within East Africa.
    Core Competencies

    Result-oriented and problem solving 
    Strong analytical skills 
    Attention to detail
    Flexible and creative
    Communicating with impact and respect

    Apply via :

    www.nrc.no

  • Grants Coordinator Kenya

    Grants Coordinator Kenya

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

    Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, including filing of grant documents (including through the grants database – forthcoming)
    Coordinate the development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality control
    Contribute to the development and revision of funding proposals, budgets and donor reports
    Be updated on donor priorities and track, analyze and share relevant calls for proposals
    Document, analyze, and share learning from proposal and reporting process, and compliance with donor rules and regulations
    Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems 
    Provide an internal help-desk on donor related issues, including organize and deliver trainings in donor rules and regulations, as well as proposal and report writing Coordinate the development and distribution of internal reports 
    Contribute to PCM trainings and usage of the NRC PCM frame work in the CO as delegated by the Head of Programme
    Support external donor audits
    Represent with relevant partners and donors as delegated 
    Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

    Specific responsibilities 

    PCM focal point – lead for the Go-No Go and Proposal Planning Meeting; support to areas for the Progress Review Meetings and Grants Closing Meetings.
    Development, adaptation and improvement of PCM guidelines and tools, especially financial tools, proposal coordination and quality monitoring, based on lessons learned. 
    Ensure key controls and tools are in place and maintained daily to support effective management of the funding portfolio and compliance with donor requirements.
    Support programme team with quality control related to proposal development and reporting, developing dedicating tools and ensuring capacity building through training. 
    Ensure proper filling of donor concept notes, proposals, contracts and reports on NRC’s filing systems and also kept in hard copy.
    Prepare contracts and documentation for project partners and ensure compliance.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Professional competencies 

    Between 3-5 years of relevant experience within field of expertise
    Relevant experience from the project management in the humanitarian sector
    Experience from working with humanitarian and development donors
    Good understanding of donor rules and regulations 
    Skills and experience in report and proposal writing
    Strong analytical skills (data and financial)
    Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills 
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English 
    Above average computer skills

    Apply via :

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  • Information Analyst ACAPS

    Information Analyst ACAPS

    RESPONSIBILITIES 
    Secondary data analysis and crisis monitoring

    Review all assessments, reports and information products on humanitarian crises in the Horn of Africa to understand the information landscape and current gaps.
    Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of the team’s information management systems and ensure that internal and external needs for information are processed in a structured and efficient manner. This includes maintenance of ACAPS’ internal monitoring tracking sheet.
    Ensure that crisis monitoring feeds into the design of analytical products.
    Support the overall informational needs of the response through the compilation, synthesis, and analysis of relevant qualitative and quantitative information.
    Contribute to the creation of tools to facilitate the ongoing analysis and sharing of data and information that support evidence-based decision making.

    Analytical products

    Lead the design and delivery of multi-sector and thematic analytical products, which includes all phases of analysis production, such as ideation, research, and drafting, and coordinating technical support from other teams within ACAPS.
    This may include leading on in-depth thematic research, ad-hoc briefing notes, and anticipatory analysis, depending on analysis needs and team priorities.
    Support other team members with the development of analysis products.

    Strategic external collaboration

    In close coordination with the Team Leader and Senior Analyst, support the expansion of ACAPS’ network and outreach in Nairobi, with regional stakeholders relevant for the work of ACAPS’ analysis team, including regional humanitarian working groups and analysis actors. 
    Identify relevant spaces and interested audiences for ACAPS to present its analysis.
    Travel in East Africa for stakeholder outreach, if needed.

    Any other tasks which are jointly agreed upon may be added to the job description, as per the project needs. 
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Professional Competencies
    Required skills, knowledge and experience

    Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and mixed analysis methods and ease with handling large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data. 
    Written clarity, including ability to analyse complex concepts and synthetize information. 
    Previous experience (3 years) in research, analysis, information management, advocacy, or other relevant experience in the humanitarian sector or related fields (development, international relations, social science, etc). 
    Ability and confidence to make judgment calls when interpreting ambiguous data.
    Demonstrated understanding of the principles of emergency preparedness, response, and early recovery. 
    Demonstrated understanding of needs assessments in humanitarian crisis. 
    Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining professional networks.
    Fluent written and spoken English. Any other languages spoken in East Africa are an asset (e.g. Amharic, Somali).

    This position may require travel within East Africa.
    Generic professional competencies

    Relevant Master’s degree, preferably in humanitarian action, social sciences (anthropology, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, geography, etc.), area studies, international relations, public health, epidemiology or other relevant education. 
    Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail. 
    Ability to work autonomously and proactively.
    Proven cooperation and inter-personal skills, including proven capacity to work very efficiently in a team. 
    Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, and results-oriented approach. 
    Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage own use of time, and self-motivate. 
    Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel. 
    Familiarity with R, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, or similar software, is an asset.
    Flexible, including willingness to work overtime.

    Behavioural Competencies

    Planning and delivering results
    Working with people 
    Communicating with impact and respect
    Social perceptiveness
    Active listening
    Adapting and responding to change
    Adhering to principles and values 
    Deciding and initiating action

    Apply via :

    ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com