Livelihoods and Food Security Project Manager Sudan Nyala

What we are looking for:

The Livelihood and Food Security (LFS) Project Manager is responsible for the implementation of LFS

projects and activities in South Darfur, in line with NRC’s strategy and standards. The position

encompasses team management, project cycle management, capacity building, partnership

management, ensuring integrated programming and coordination with key stakeholders. 

The position reports to the Area Manager, with technical guidance from the LFS Specialist, and is

responsible for the overall management of the South Darfur area office LFS team.

What you will do:

Some of your specific responsibilities include:

• Provide project staff facilitation on duties, workplans and roles and responsibilities.
• Coordinate with Area Office and Country Office management to ensure the implementation of the LFS development and emergency response plans.
• Provide clear and structured guidance to the LFS team to implement the LFS department plans and strategy.
• Work closely with other actors working in LFS and Cash , such as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), UN Agencies, and government authorities working in the sector of LFS to ensure integrated approach in project planning and implementation.
• Holds the responsibility on providing proper and contextualized LFS department curriculums, ensuring they are tailored to the context
• Ensure the use of existing monitoring and evaluation processes with the LFS team and collaborate with the Country Office to develop or streamline new Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools to support a responsive and effective programming approach.
• Contribute, and lead when necessary, to all the department reports, both internal and external.
• Promote increased inclusion and accessibility within all LFS activities both internally and externally.
• Ensure quality control of LFS activities through the development and rollout of output and outcome level monitoring and evaluation tools, guidelines and procedures.
• Participation of Budget Variance Analysis (BVA) and Project Cycle Management (PCM) meeting to provide updates on work, spending and procurement plans.
• Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are adhered to within the LFS team (including supply chain management).
• Overall budget management and holds the responsibility for all the LFS projects implemented in the Area and ensure appropriate burn-rates are maintained and that solutions to over/under expenditure are applied.
• Drawing up plans, proposals, and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team, both programme and support staff.
• Ensure the completion of planned activities in a given time frame.
• Ensure coordination and communication with all the LFS team members.
• Support and facilitate staff capacity building.
• Lead on the HR procedures for LFS projects at different levels, including project staff, structure staff, as well as lead on recruitments and performance monitoring of staff.

Please download the detailed Job Description to learn more about the position. 

What you will bring:

• Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context, especially in the LFS  ans cash  sector
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Technical LFS expertise 
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

What we offer:

• Duty station: Nyala, Sudan.  
• Contract: 12 months 
• Travel: Frequent in Darfur/Sudan
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s international salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• 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.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions about this role, please email ceero.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.