Head of Programme Niger

NigerHead of Programme NigerOrganizationNorwegian Refugee CouncilPosted 24 Jul 2025 Closing date 14 Aug 2025About The ContextThe Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been working in Niger since 2019 and the Niger Country Office separated from the Burkina Faso Country Office on June 1st 2023. NRC programmes in Niger focus on Education, Shelter, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene(WASH), and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) for populations forced to move. Niger faces a multitude of humanitarian crises: population movements, conflicts, malnutrition, food insecurity, recurring epidemics, cyclical floods and droughts.

Conflicts in neighboring countries contribute significantly to the growing insecurity and instability in Niger, and cause population displacements which are currently affecting four regions: Diffa, Tillabéry, Tahoua, and Maradi. NRC is currently intensifying its humanitarian response through the Rapid Response Mechanism, while responding to the deterioration of the humanitarian situation. The NRC programme also focuses on early recovery, durable solutions and self-reliance for populations in need; in addition to Advocacy which is a key pillar of NRC’s response. Find out more about NRC https: //www. nrc.

no/ and Watch this short video to see NRC in action https: //vimeo. com/736782633What We Are Looking ForNRC is looking for an experienced and dedicated Head of Programme in charge of programme quality and development. The Head of Programme is a key senior position in the NRC country set up, responsible for cross-cutting programmatic information management, sound design of and overseeing assessments, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring that information collected is reflected upon, used to improve ongoing projects, and is incorporated into consistently high-quality grant proposals and reports.

You will play a key role in strategy development and adherence and ensuring that policies, systems, and people are continuously and accurately working in a coordinated manner to ensure that a coherent and comprehensive program is designed and implemented. Additionally, you will be responsible for fundraising activities and external representation, alongside the Country Director. What You Will DoResponsible for the development and update of the fundraising strategy in line with the country strategy and programme development needs.

Lead the programme teams on the development of cost-effective and evidence-based concept notes, project proposals, and budget development for scale-up and post emergency programming including innovative interventions ensuring plans are in line with the country strategy and NRC policies. In conjunction with the Country Director, liaise with donors on new funding and operational areas of programming, and for all grant management and reporting requirements. Ensure NRC’s MEL data collection systems are in place and information is properly stored, analysed and reported, learning is documented, assimilated, and used to improve future programmes.

Ensure the quality of the country multi-sectorial integrated programme follows international standards, the NRC response policy, NRC safe and inclusive programming (SIP) all along the programme management cycleWork with the Country Director, Advocacy & Communications Manager to support the identification of evidence gaps in programme and, in-line with national, regional, and international strategies, collate evidence to undertake advocacy and communication initiativesEnsure appropriate accountability mechanisms as feedback and complaint response mechanisms are well vulgarized amongst communities, key feedback and complaints are acted upon and learning integrated in the programme cycleIdentify and work with a diverse group of local stakeholders as partners in alignment with the local humanitarian leadership’s objectives of the country officeLead the generation of programmatic evidence and capitalization efforts, in collaboration with the Programme teamPlease download the detailed job description to learn more about the position JD - HoP Niger .

pdfWhat You Will BringProfessional CompetenciesMinimum 4 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery contextExperience from working in complex and volatile contextsKnowledge of cash-based interventions and market-based programmesDocumented results related to the position’s responsibilitiesKnowledge about own leadership skills/profileFluency in French and English, both written and verbalContext/Specific Skills, Knowledge, And ExperienceExperience of working in a neglected or forgotten crisis (with little or no media attention)Experience with improving programme quality and standardsDocumented success of achieving significant donor funding in a start-up country Behavioural competenciesStrategic thinkingWorking with peopleAnalysingManaging resources to optimize resultsManaging performance and developmentPlanning and delivering resultsWhat We OfferDuty station:

Niamey, NigerContract: 12 monthsSalary/benefits: grade 11 on NRC’s salary scaleNRC 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 https: //www. nrc. no/career/what-we-offer/Kindly send any questions about the application process to: cwa. recruitment@nrc. no. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.

Please check your application status on your NRC application profile. How to applyhttps: //ekum. fa. em2. oraclecloud. com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/job/18710Job detailsCountryNigerCity Niamey SourceNorwegian Refugee CouncilTypeJobCareer categoryProgram/Project ManagementYears of experience3-4 yearsThemesProtection and Human RightsShelter and Non-Food ItemsWater Sanitation HygieneShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn