Head of Support Ethiopia
The Norwegian Refugee CouncilWhat we are looking for
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and dynamic Head of Support Ethiopia.
More About the Role.
We are seeking to recruit a Head of Support (HoS) to innovate and maintain processes, with a focus on empowering human resources and fostering a culture of efficiency, value for money, delivering to scale and compliance (especially during this new phase of reset agenda).
What you will do
Line management for support managers of Finance, HR, Admin and Logistics and ICT
Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements
Facilitate the support function`s strategic input to the development of the Country Strategy and Plan of Action
Provide input on operational support in proposal development, and to coordinate and align operational support with programme plans
Accountable for ensuring quality support to project implementation.
Facilitate the Master Support Budget, country level budgets and BPO development, including assess and monitor costs and resource allocation needs
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What you will bring
Contribute actively and ensure solutions are reached in strategic and key operational matters in budget management, logistics, and Human resources – financial management being the most critical
Accountable for providing input on operational support to Country Strategy and Contingency Plan
Lead NRC internal policy and procedures development and reviews and contribute to strategic planning processes, including the development of efficient systems to achieve the set objectives in the country strategy
Ensure quality implementation of procurement and recruitment plans
Ensure quality implementation/monitoring of supply chain management
What we offer
Duty station: Ethiopia – Addis Ababa
Contract: 12 months, renewal subject to funding and performance
Travel: 30%
Salary/benefits: Grade 11 on NRC’s Ethiopia, 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.
Open to NRC Ethiopia nationals only
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Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization 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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