An exciting opportunity to head up the Head of Support role for a leading international NGO working in Ethiopia Addis Ababa.
What we are looking for
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and dynamic Head of Support (HoS) to structure and maintain processes, with a focus on empowering human resources and fostering a culture of efficiency and compliance.
More About the Role
The purpose of the Head of Support position is to ensure that all support functions are providing high quality and efficient support for programme implementation.
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
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
Responsible for organisational learning related to programme support, including technical capacity building
Regular follow ups in all geographical areas with the support departments and staff
What we offer
Duty station: Ethiopia Addis AbabaRegion.
Contract: 24 months (Fixed Term Contract – with possibility of extension)
Travel: 30%.
Salary/benefits: Grade 11 on NRC’s Ethiopia national pay 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.
This role is open to Internal/NRC Ethiopian nationals.
