Shelter Project Manager

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization established in 1946, dedicated to helping people forced to flee due to conflict and crises. With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, NRC operates in 40 countries worldwide, providing life-saving assistance and long-term support to millions of people each year. The organization focuses on protecting the rights of displaced and vulnerable populations, ensuring they can access essential services and secure durable solutions. NRC has been active in South Sudan since 2004, delivering humanitarian aid and supporting integrated, multi-sectoral interventions across various competencies, including Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Protection from Violence, Education, WASH, and Shelter. The organization aims to transition its programs from immediate humanitarian response to sustainable solutions, particularly in urban areas where the population is rapidly growing.

Job Overview:
The Shelter Project Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the Shelter strategy in alignment with NRC's regional and global priorities. This role involves ensuring compliance with NRC policies and guidelines, managing funding proposals, project budgets, and donor reports, and providing technical direction and support for project implementation. The Shelter Project Manager will also be tasked with training and capacity building for technical staff, ensuring that lessons learned from project implementation are integrated into future processes. The position requires collaboration with local and national authorities, stakeholders, and representation of NRC in relevant forums. The manager will promote the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees, identify trends and donor priorities, and ensure high technical quality in project implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Shelter Project Manager will coordinate and manage active Shelter and Settlements (S&S) project grants, ensuring alignment with donor requirements. Responsibilities include developing technical processes and tools for project implementation, integrating quality implementation processes in line with NRC global policies, and managing project budgets according to NRC’s Financial Handbook. The manager will monitor the technical quality of Shelter projects, document achievements, communicate progress transparently, and troubleshoot issues. Additionally, the role involves exploring new S&S activities, maintaining and growing technical and operational capacity through recruitment and staff development, and representing NRC in the WASH sector and relevant humanitarian coordination meetings.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior-level project implementation role within a humanitarian or recovery context. Experience in providing emergency and protracted-crisis Shelter assistance in both rural and urban settings is essential. Applicants should have a proven track record of managing projects through cash and vouchers, documented results related to the position’s responsibilities, and knowledge of their own leadership skills. Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is mandatory. All employees are expected to adhere to NRC's Code of Conduct and organizational values, which include being dedicated, innovative, inclusive, and accountable.

Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is required for this position, although specific degrees or certifications are not explicitly mentioned in the job description. Candidates should have a strong understanding of humanitarian principles and practices, particularly in relation to Shelter and Settlements.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project implementation within a humanitarian or recovery context. Candidates should have experience in providing Shelter assistance in emergency and protracted crises, as well as familiarity with project management processes and donor requirements.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, both written and verbal. Knowledge of additional languages may be beneficial but is not specified as a requirement.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in Juba, South Sudan, and is offered as a national contract for a duration of 12 months. The salary is classified as grade 9 on NRC’s national salary scale. NRC is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, encouraging applications from all backgrounds without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability. The organization emphasizes a culture of empowerment, encouraging employees to share ideas and take responsibility. Candidates must have the legal right to work in South Sudan, as NRC will not sponsor visas or work permits.