Description of Purpose of Role
The project Manager is the main responsible for managing the cholera programmes in Kenya, Somalia, Burundi and South Sudan, in close collaboration with the Country Managers and the relevant advisors. This include project management and accountability support to National Societies; including planning, monitoring, follow up and prioritizing resources of the portfolio.
The project Manager is responsible to manage and perform key tasks, with an emphasis n optimal performance, timely action, and proactive systems development to assist the National Societies´cholera programmes supported by the Norwegian Red Cross.
Main responsibilities:
Support the NS in all aspects of the planning, monitoring, implementation and reporting by working closely with the NSs project teams, Country Managers and relevant advisors.
Support monitoring and evaluation, particularly assisting in building an evidence base and measuring the effectiveness and impact of cholera programming
Monitor trends in cholera epidemics in each country maintaining up to date country level profiles
Support the tracking of income and expenditures to ensure timely accountability of financial transaction
Ensure procurement processes are in line with NorCross requirements
Provide timely reports on activities, progress and financial analysis
Ensure effective working relationships with the National Societies, its counterparts and partners in country
Ensure Do No Harm approaches
Ensure coherence with other relevant policies such as gender, corruption and fraud and working in line with the NorCross partnership approach in each country
Ensure update and feedback to NorCross to provide opportunities for sharing and internal learning within the department
Provide relevant communication and fundraising materials as required
Qualifications and Personal Skills we are looking for:
A relevant Master’s Degree or bachelor degree with more than 5 years relevant field experience is required
Minimum3 years of experience in operational and financial management
Experience of working in an International Organisation
Experience in Personnel Management
Basic Delegate Training Course or equivalent knowledge
Proven experience in Emergency response management
Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time
Skills and Knowledge:
Basic to intermediate knowledge of Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement
Advanced knowledge of humanitarian field work
Advanced knowledge of project management
Knowledge of Cholera preparedness and Response Programmes
Ability to work in partnerships with NS and counterparts employing distance management processes of support
Intermediate knowledge of relevant IT tools and systems
Language:
Fluent written and oral skills in English, knowledge of French is an asset
We offer:
A meaningful job in the world’s largest humanitarian organization
Valuable field experience
Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications
Contract period: 12 months starting as soon as possible.
Family posting: no
Position involves strong field presence so great mobility required
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