All NRC employees are expected to work according to the core values of the organization: dedication, innovation, inclusion, and responsibility. These attitudes and beliefs will guide our actions and relationships. ¿What are we looking for?
The Program Development Manager aims to be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the Information, Guidance, and Legal Assistance (ICLA) program in Mexico.
¿What will be your responsibilities?
- Responsible for development, review and adaptation of ICLA strategy, POPs / technical guidelines and macro logical frameworks.
- Compliance and adherence to ICLA NRC policies, tools, manuals and guidelines
- Responsible for the development and management of financing proposals, project budgets and donor reports.
- General management of project staff and responsible for recruiting staff.
- Coordinate and manage the implementation of the ICLA project (activities, budget and project documentation) according to donor proposals, strategies and requirements.
- Ensure project staff capacity development and transfer key skills
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Education and experience requirements
- University professional in law or studies related to the call, with a postgraduate degree in project evaluation, information management, research.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a high-level project implementation position in a humanitarian / recovery context.
- Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Technical experience in legal aid programming
- Documented results related to job responsibilities.
- Knowledge about skills / own leadership profile.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience and knowledge of the Latin American context.
- Knowledge of the humanitarian context in Mexico.
- Knowledge of relevant international, regional and national legal and political frameworks, with a focus on international humanitarian law, human rights and protection standards.
- Experience in the implementation of new protection programs, including evaluation, development of strategies and program proposals.
- Experience in training and capacity building of staff, leadership, and aptitude for community mobilization.
¿What do we offer?
- Contract type: 12-month employment contract.
- Compensation / Benefits: According to the NRC salary scales, its terms and conditions, this position is Grade 9.
- Location: Mexico, with 50% travel in the region.
- NRC is an employer that provides equal opportunities for all. We are committed to enacting equality between our candidates regardless of age, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, or physical ability.
- We think outside the box, value your ideas, and give high levels of responsibility to all workers. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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Important information about the application process
- Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labeled “ I am an employee ” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
- 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email aela.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.
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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In recent years, some populations in South America and the Caribbean (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Haiti), Central America (Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador) and populations from outside the continent have been affected by devastating violence. Furthermore, extreme weather conditions and other natural disasters are also a factor of displacement in northern Central America and Mexico. The number of displaced people has grown dramatically: every year, hundreds of thousands become internally displaced or flee their country trying to reach the United States or Mexico and are often caught in the middle or sent back to their country, where they face more difficulties. challenges. As of 2018, Mexico has become de facto a country of refuge,hosting a significant number of vulnerable migrants and refugees, despite being self-declared an unsafe third country. Increasing restrictions on accessing asylum in the United States have led to an exponential increase in asylum applications in Mexico.
The Country Office (CO) of NRC North Central America and Mexico (NCA&M) was established in January 2021 and currently NRC operates in four countries: in Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico. As the magnitude of the humanitarian situation in Mexico continues to rise, NRC is currently expanding its programs in southeastern and northeastern Mexico.
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
Please note fluency in both Spanish and English is required for this position. Candidates who do not command either of the languages will not be able to be considered.
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