The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) and the Joint Internal Displacement Profiling Service (JIPS) are merging. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in driving the successful integration of the two organisations while ensuring excellence in programme delivery, quality, and continuous improvement.
You will be responsible for leading the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of programmes across the full programme cycle, ensuring alignment with IDMC-JIPS/NRC organisational standards, approved programme designs, and donor requirements. You will also provide guidance to managers and technical teams to ensure high-quality, compliant programme delivery; strengthen programme management systems and technical standards; and foster collaboration with partners, donors, and other key stakeholders to support successful implementation and enhance programme impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy
- Contribute to strategy development and support its implementation.
- Coordinate the development of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) framework & tools linked to the strategy.
Programme Quality & Management
- Review, further develop, and maintain programme standards (including technical specifications) and tools for quality project & programme implementation.
- Ensure the application of quality standards in project implementation through effective systems, tools, team capacity support, and quality control.
- Develop project-specific MEAL plans in alignment with the strategic MEAL framework.
- Oversee the effective implementation of MEAL processes and tools, including post-activity and project learning.
- Ensure the latest, relevant learning and best practices are incorporated into standards, tools, and team capacity building efforts, and support innovation efforts.
- Ensure that projects are effectively implemented in compliance with donor requirements, regulations, and NRC policies and procedures, including timely reporting and appropriate use of organisational and donor visibility guidelines and tools.
- Help ensure adherence of colleagues to Project Cycle Management Guidelines & Processes, including the development and oversight of programme work plans, stakeholder engagement plans, HR plans, procurement plans, MEAL plans, and budget allocation plans (budget forecasting).
- Oversee budget monitoring and follow-up.
- Work closely with procurement to ensure effective contract management of third-party suppliers.
External Coordination & Business Development
- Liaise with third-party vendors to ensure the timely delivery of project deliverables.
- Contribute to the identification and development of new partnerships in line with organisational priorities, and represent IDMC-JIPS in stakeholder engagement activities as needed.
- Maintain stakeholder engagement tracking tools and facilitate prioritisation exercises.
- Identify opportunities to support growth and programme development, including funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, and collaborations.
- Regularly liaise with donors to provide project-specific updates and/or facilitate new business development.
- Oversee the development and submission of high-quality concept notes and proposals to donors.
People Planning & Management
- Support identification of team capacity development needs and efforts linked to effective project management.
- Contribute to the development of programme HR plans and job descriptions (JDs), and support recruitment & onboarding processes.
- Ensure staff under direct line management are clear on their roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities through the effective use of NRC people management tools and workflows.
- Ensure direct reports’ adherence to donor regulations and NRC's policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and PSEA standards and obligations.
- Nurture a positive and collaborative team environment of mutual respect, peer learning, and creativity.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Humanitarian/Development studies, Information Management, Management, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with sufficient additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
- Languages: Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is an advantage.
- Sector Experience: Minimum of 10 years' professional work experience within the international humanitarian/development sector.
- Management Experience: At least 8 years' prior experience in a project/programme management or coordination role.
- Key Skills: Planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting, review, evaluation, fundraising, budget management, donor reporting/compliance, representation, networking, analytical thinking, team coaching, and negotiation.
What We Offer
- Duty Station: Preference for Brussels, Belgium. However, other locations on a similar time zone (CET +/- 3 hours) where NRC has an office (such as Nairobi, Kenya) or EOR contracting options available may be considered for the right candidate.
- Contract: Fixed, 1 year renewable.
- Travel: Up to 30%
- Salary/Benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s Resident salary scale.
