{"id":102325,"date":"2026-07-17T12:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/programme-manager-idmc\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:55:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:55:08","slug":"programme-manager-idmc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/programme-manager-idmc\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme Manager IDMC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Programme Manager IDMC\", \"description\": \"What we are looking for:\\nThe Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre IDMC and the Joint Internal Displacement Profiling Service JIPS are merging. We are seeking an experienced and strategic\u00a0Programme Manager\u00a0to play a pivotal role in driving the successful integration of the two organisations while ensuring excellence in programme delivery, quality, and continuous improvement.\\nYou will be responsible for leading the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of programmes across the full programme cycle, ensuring alignment with IDMC-JIPS\/NRC organisational standards, approved programme designs and donor requirements. You will also provide guidance to managers and technical teams to ensure high-quality, compliant programme delivery; strengthen programme management systems and technical standards; and foster collaboration with partners, donors and other key stakeholders to support successful implementation and enhance programme impact.\\nWhat you will do:\\nStrategy\\nContribute to strategy development and support its implementation.\\nCoordinate the development of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning MEAL framework & tools linked to the strategy.\\nProgramme Quality & Management\\nReview, further develop, and maintain programme standards including technical specifications and tools for quality project & programme implementation;\\nEnsure the application of quality standards in project implementation through effective systems, tools, team capacity support and quality control.\\nDevelop project specific MEAL plans in alignment with the strategic MEAL framework\\nOversee the effective implementation of MEAL processes and tools, including post-activity and project learning;\\nEnsure the latest, relevant learning and best practices are incorporated into standards, tools and team capacity building efforts and support innovation efforts.\\nEnsure that projects are effectively implemented in compliance with donor requirements, regulations and NRC policies and procedures; including timely reporting and appropriate use of organisational and donor visibility guidelines and tools.\\nHelp ensure adherence of colleagues to Project Cycle Management Guidelines & Processes including the development and oversight of programme work plans, stakeholder engagement plans, HR plans, procurement plans, MEAL plans, and budget allocation plans budget forecasting.\\nOversee budget monitoring and follow up\\nWork closely with procurement to ensure effective contract management of third-party suppliers\\nExternal Coordination & Business Development\\nLiaise with third party vendors to ensure the timely delivery of project deliverables\\nContribute to the identification and development of new partnerships, in line with organisational priorities and represent IDMC-JIPS in stakeholder engagement activities as needed\\nMaintain stakeholder engagement tracking tools and facilitate prioritisation exercises\\nIdentify opportunities to support growth and programme development, including funding opportunities, strategic partnerships and collaborations.\\nRegularly liaise with donors to provide project specific updates and\/or facilitate new business development\\nOversee the development and submission of high-quality concept notes and proposals to donors\\nPeople Planning & Management\\nSupport identification of team capacity development needs and efforts linked to effective project management.\\nContribute to the development of programme HR plans and job descriptions JDs and support recruitment & onboarding processes.\\nEnsure staff under direct line management are clear on their roles, responsibilities and accountabilities through the effective use of NRC people management tools and workflows.\\nEnsure direct reports\u2019 adherence to donor regulations and NRC's policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct and PSEA standards and obligations.\\nNurture a positive and collaborative team environment of mutual respect, peer learning, and creativity.\\nWhat you will bring:\\nAdvanced university degree master\u2019s degree or equivalent in one of the following: Social Sciences, Humanitarian\/Development studies, Information Management, Management or a related field: A first-level university degree in combination with sufficient additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.\\nFluency in English required\\nFluency in French, Spanish or Arabic would be an advantage\\nMinimum 10 years\u2019 professional work experience within international humanitarian\/development sector.\\nAt least 8 years' prior experience in a project\/programme management or coordination role.\\nSkills and experience in project\/program planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting, review and evaluation.\\nSkills in fundraising, budget management and donor reporting\/accountability\/compliance.\\nAbility to produce timely project proposals and high-quality reports.\\nExtensive experience in representation and networking.\\nExcellent analytical, strategic and problem-solving \", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-15\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Norwegian Refugee Council\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-10T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Norwegian Refugee Council<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Contract , Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-10<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>What we are looking for:<br \/>The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre IDMC and the Joint Internal Displacement Profiling Service JIPS are merging. We are seeking an experienced and strategic\u00a0Programme Manager\u00a0to play a pivotal role in driving the successful integration of the two organisations while ensuring excellence in programme delivery, quality, and continuous improvement.<br \/>You will be responsible for leading the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of programmes across the full programme cycle, ensuring alignment with IDMC-JIPS\/NRC organisational standards, approved programme designs and donor requirements. You will also provide guidance to managers and technical teams to ensure high-quality, compliant programme delivery; strengthen programme management systems and technical standards; and foster collaboration with partners, donors and other key stakeholders to support successful implementation and enhance programme impact.<br \/>What you will do:<br \/>Strategy<br \/>Contribute to strategy development and support its implementation.<br \/>Coordinate the development of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning MEAL framework &#038; tools linked to the strategy.<br \/>Programme Quality &#038; Management<br \/>Review, further develop, and maintain programme standards including technical specifications and tools for quality project &#038; programme implementation;<br \/>Ensure the application of quality standards in project implementation through effective systems, tools, team capacity support and quality control.<br \/>Develop project specific MEAL plans in alignment with the strategic MEAL framework<br \/>Oversee the effective implementation of MEAL processes and tools, including post-activity and project learning;<br \/>Ensure the latest, relevant learning and best practices are incorporated into standards, tools and team capacity building efforts and support innovation efforts.<br \/>Ensure that projects are effectively implemented in compliance with donor requirements, regulations and NRC policies and procedures; including timely reporting and appropriate use of organisational and donor visibility guidelines and tools.<br \/>Help ensure adherence of colleagues to Project Cycle Management Guidelines &#038; Processes including the development and oversight of programme work plans, stakeholder engagement plans, HR plans, procurement plans, MEAL plans, and budget allocation plans budget forecasting.<br \/>Oversee budget monitoring and follow up<br \/>Work closely with procurement to ensure effective contract management of third-party suppliers<br \/>External Coordination &#038; Business Development<br \/>Liaise with third party vendors to ensure the timely delivery of project deliverables<br \/>Contribute to the identification and development of new partnerships, in line with organisational priorities and represent IDMC-JIPS in stakeholder engagement activities as needed<br \/>Maintain stakeholder engagement tracking tools and facilitate prioritisation exercises<br \/>Identify opportunities to support growth and programme development, including funding opportunities, strategic partnerships and collaborations.<br \/>Regularly liaise with donors to provide project specific updates and\/or facilitate new business development<br \/>Oversee the development and submission of high-quality concept notes and proposals to donors<br \/>People Planning &#038; Management<br \/>Support identification of team capacity development needs and efforts linked to effective project management.<br \/>Contribute to the development of programme HR plans and job descriptions JDs and support recruitment &#038; onboarding processes.<br \/>Ensure staff under direct line management are clear on their roles, responsibilities and accountabilities through the effective use of NRC people management tools and workflows.<br \/>Ensure direct reports\u2019 adherence to donor regulations and NRC&#8217;s policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct and PSEA standards and obligations.<br \/>Nurture a positive and collaborative team environment of mutual respect, peer learning, and creativity.<br \/>What you will bring:<br \/>Advanced university degree master\u2019s degree or equivalent in one of the following: Social Sciences, Humanitarian\/Development studies, Information Management, Management or a related field: A first-level university degree in combination with sufficient additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.<br \/>Fluency in English required<br \/>Fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic would be an advantage<br \/>Minimum 10 years\u2019 professional work experience within international humanitarian\/development sector.<br \/>At least 8 years&#8217; prior experience in a project\/programme management or coordination role.<br \/>Skills and experience in project\/program planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting, review and evaluation.<br \/>Skills in fundraising, budget management and donor reporting\/accountability\/compliance.<br \/>Ability to produce timely project proposals and high-quality reports.<br \/>Extensive experience in representation and networking.<br \/>Excellent analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills.<br \/>Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with colleagues and other stakeholders.<br \/>Strong experience coaching teams.<br \/>Excellent negotiation, advocacy and communication skills.<br \/>Willingness to continually learn and enhance standards and tools accordingly.<br \/>What we offer:<br \/>Duty station: Preference for Brussels, Belgium. However,\u00a0other locations on a similar time zone CET +\/- 3 hours where NRC has an office except for Geneva or EOR contracting options available may be considered for the right candidate.<br \/>Contract: Fixed, 1 year renewable.<br \/>Travel: Up to 30%<br \/>Salary\/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC\u2019s\u00a0Resident\u00a0salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.<br \/>NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.<br \/>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.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Norwegian Refugee Council on ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1280124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-10 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Norwegian Refugee Council Location: Nairobi Job Type: Contract , Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-10 Job Description What we are looking for:The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre IDMC and the Joint Internal Displacement Profiling Service JIPS are merging. 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