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 Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is looking for a dedicated, resilient and dynamic professional to assume the role of Program Development Manager who is responsible for design, development and implementation of the Protection against Violence (PfV) program in Mexico.
¿What will be your responsibilities?
- Responsible for reviewing and adapting Mexico’s basic skills strategy (CC), for protection against violence, POE / technical guidelines and logical macro frameworks.
- Responsible for the development and management of financing proposals, project budgets and donor reports for Mexico.
- General management of protection personnel designated of the project in Mexico.
- Coordination and management of the implementation of the Mexico project “ Protection against Violence ” CC (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with donor proposals, strategies and requirements.
- Guarantee the development of capacities and the transfer of key skills to the personnel of the CC of Protection against Violence in Mexico.
- Carry out needs assessments in the South and North of Mexico for the Specialized Protection Services program and in line with the NRC strategies.
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Education and experience requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a high-level project implementation post in a humanitarian / recovery context.
- Advanced academic qualification in a relevant field (law, social sciences or related disciplines).
- A clear understanding of protection issues, legal frameworks and professional standards in humanitarian and displacement contexts.
- Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Experience in protection case management and community interventions.
- Experience and knowledge of Latin American context.
- Knowledge of relevant international and national legal and political frameworks, with a focus on international humanitarian law, human rights and the protection of children in armed conflict.
- Experience in the implementation of new protection programs, including evaluation, development of strategies and program proposals.
- Ability to use ICT software to develop proposals, budgets, work plans, and monitoring and evaluation tools.
- Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards such as Sphere and HAP.
- Experience in training and development of staff capacities, and aptitude for community mobilization.
- Knowledge about skills / own leadership profile.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
¿What do we offer?
- Type of contract: 9-month national labor contract.
- Compensation / Benefits: According to the NRC salary scales, its terms and conditions, this position is Grade 9.
- Location: Mexico City, with 50% movements through Mexico.
- 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 (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador) and Central America (Hondura, Guatemala, Haiti, El Salvador) have been affected by devastating violence, extreme weather conditions and other natural disasters. 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 having been 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
ABOUT US
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.
NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.