[Programme Manager Humanitarian Relief] Programme Manager Humanitarian Relief - Palestine Job Code :159/14 Division :Norwegian Peoples Aid Location :Gaza - 98998 Job Type :Full Time Job Grade :100 Category :Development Aid Job Description : Norwegian Peoples Aid is a humanitarian organisation rooted in the Norwegian Labour Movement. We work with International Development Partnerships, Humanitarian Mine Action, Rescue Service and First Aid, and Asylum and Integration. Norwegian Peoples Aid has approximately 13000 members in Norway and 2200 staff worldwide. We work in 39 countries around the world, and in 2013 we had a turnover of 820 million Norwegian kroner. Background: We are looking for a Programme Manager (PM) for Humanitarian Relief in Palestine. The position will report to Country Director (CD) in Palestine. The PM is responsible for the development, monitoring and management of the humanitarian relief program and projects in Palestine in line with NPAs overall strategies, plans and policies. The position shall lead and manage NPAs humanitarian program in Palestine, being based in Gaza, and is a part of NPA Palestine management team. Main Responsibilities: -Plan, manage and implement the humanitarian relief program and projects in Palestine in line with NPAs overall strategies, plans and policies and in coordination with and based on authorization from CD Palestine -Lead and manage the Humanitarian Programme in Palestine, in close cooperation with Programme Staff -Ensure adequate procedures for partner relations management, project management and follow-up, and integration of financial management -Manage institutional and program related relations with key stakeholders -Ensure implementation of satisfactory processes and systems for monitoring, evaluation, reporting and information management -Ensure adequate risk management in NPA Palestine Humanitarian Programme activities, including streamlining integration of risk and security management perspectives in all strategic and programmatic processes -Ensure that the Humanitarian Programme is developed line with NPA Country Strategy and the long-term programme work -Other duties as assigned by line management Qualifications: Must have: -Relevant university degree -At least 5 years of proven experience in humanitarian programming or other relevant experience -Strong managerial and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and build competence of staff and achieve results through others -Experience as a successfulmid-level manager in an international context, preferably in a Middle East context -Strong knowledge of cultural and political contexts in the Middle East -Experience in fundraising and donor relations -Good English language skills, both written and verbally -Good understanding of ICT-systems and experience with MS Office applications, including Excel Desirable: The following qualifications are desirable and will be an advantage, but are not requirements: -Knowledge of Arabic -Previous work experience in Palestine and Gaza -Solid understanding of relevant aid-policies and donor communities. -Competence in risk and security management. Personal Competencies: -Self-driven with integrity, initiative and ability to think and work independently -Strong communication, networking and interpersonal skills Position number: 159/14 Place of service: Gaza, Palestine, with possible relocation depending on security situation Starting date: As soon as possible Closing date for applications: 10 September 2014 In general: We emphasize the importance of strong health, cross-cultural communication skills, creativity and the ability to work under pressure and difficult conditions. One of NPAs overall objectives is to promote gender equality in the organisation. Thus, female candidates are encouraged to apply. NPA offers: Interesting and challenging work. Free accommodation, transport and insurance schemes for expatriates. A one-year contract with possibility for renewal, contingent on funding situation for the program. For more information about NPA, please see NPAs website at npaid.org. Contact persons: Country Director NPA Palestine Jenny Oskarsson: +972-599413810 jennyoatnpaid.org Advisor MENA NPA Head Office Idunn Myklebust: +4741640991 idunnmatnpaid.org Please apply online as instructed on this link, with a full CV and cover letter explaining your interest. Please mark the application «Position no. 159/14». To submit your CV for this job, select how you heard about the job and then click the Submit Your CV button below. طلب التقديم https://folkehjelp.tms.hrdepartment/jobs/663/Programme-Manage%20r-Humanitarian-Relief-PalestineGaza-?lcid=en-UK
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