Duties and Responsibilities
Line management for project staff.
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
Contribute to the development of Country, Area and CC strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant CC projects.
Management and overall coordination for integrated CC projects implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.
Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects.
Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and the Head of Programme and promote and share ideas for improvement and recommend necessary changes in activities.
Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
Develop and manage project budget (in cooperation with Project Coordinators) and coordinate across CCs.
Promote the rights of refugees in line with the advocacy strategy
Lead the CCs in undertaking multi-sectoral, area-based needs assessments
Play lead role in the development of multi-sectoral/integrated proposals for funding opportunities
Support PCs and Coordinate with AM and M&E in observing key PCM milestones/exercises at area level
Represent NRC in key Kakuma camp and Lodwar-level coordination forums.
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders for effective project implementation.
Ensure capacity development of project staff and transfer key skills.
Ensure the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and supporting documents and monitor their use in project activities.
Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based programmes in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies
Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses
Ensuring in consultation with the M&E team that strong M&E work plans are in place and are delivered. Support regular review and learning events on the basis of M&E.
Ensure donor compliance in project implementation and coordinate timely and quality project reporting to donors.
Any other tasks as assigned by the Area Manager.

Qualifications
Minimum 4 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Proven experience in managing integrated programmes and area-based programming.
Technical Livelihoods and Food Security Expertise
Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Knowledge of the humanitarian and development context related to refugees in Kenya, specific experience in Kakuma highly desirable.
Experience with projects piloting innovation and technology
Experience with managing integrated projects across different sectors
Experience managing and lead large teams

Personal Qualities
Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environments
Excellent communication and team building skills
We can offer
Duty station: Kakuma
Contract period is for one year with possibility of extension.
Salary / benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Kakuma.
*Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position*

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