Head of Programme Ethiopia

An exciting opportunity to head up the Head of Programme Support role for a leading international NGO working in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia .

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and dynamic Head of Programme Support Ethiopia Addis Ababa.

More About the Role

We are seeking to recruit an experienced resilient, good in donor relations and leader to build the programme portfolio in arguably one of the most critical countries in the sector at a point in time where the shape for NRC program and strategic priorities for 2026 are defined with the next 2027-2030 strategy under construct. Again, given the scale up in 2026 and a need to re-adjust in the new reset, an innovative profile is required.

What you will do

• Line management of the Country Programme Unit.
• Technical supervision of Core Competency Programme Development Managers
• Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
• Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
• Development of Core Competency strategies, aligned to regional and global priorities and strategies

• Development of integrated and needs-based programmes, including cash-based interventions and market-based programmes
• Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecast

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

• Overseeing specific advances in NRC’s Innovation, Protection, Markets and Digital programming, through an increasingly localised and networked approach
• Contribute to strengthening accountability to beneficiaries through improving M&E systems, the establishment of beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms and improved needs assessments for evidence-based programming.
• Facilitate initiatives for integrated programme analysis and response analysis, including the integration of relevant cross-cutting issues such as protection, safe programming, and access
• Oversee Project Cycle Management (PCM), including through field support missions
• Liaise with Area managers to explore and create synergies and ensure effective and constructive communication between the CO and AOs.
• Provide contextual programme analysis as input to the county strategy, annual and trimestral reports.
• Manage performance and staff development of the Programme department.

• Ensure current donor relations are well managed and explore potential new donor opportunities

What we offer

Duty station: Addis Ababa.

Contract: 24 months (Fixed Term Contract – with possibility of extension)

Travel: 40%.

Salary/benefits: Grade 11 on NRC’s Ethiopia international/ national salary scale

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

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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.

This role is open to all nationals.

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Learn more about NRC

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH