Norwegian Refugee Council
The Norwegian Refugee Council is hiring a Head of Programme to lead strategic programme development and management across the country. This full-time NGO Jobs opportunity in Kenya offers the chance to oversee core competency strategies, manage programme teams, and drive innovation in humanitarian programming on a rolling basis.
📋 Job Overview
- Category: NGO Jobs
- Job Type: Full Time Jobs
- Location: Nairobi
- Company: Norwegian Refugee Council
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis
- Last Updated: April 13, 2026
Head of Programme at Norwegian Refugee Council – Norwegian Refugee Council Kenya Job Details
We are seeking to hire the Head of Programme position is to assume overall responsibility for programme development and strategic vision in the country promoting learning and a cost-conscious culture as well as ensure effective and constructive communication between related functions, Partners and Area offices.
What you will do
- Line management for Core Competence Specialists
- Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
- Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
- Provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action
- Development of Core Competency strategies that are aligned to regional and global priorities & strategies
- Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes
- Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts
What you will bring
- Ensure strategic programme development in the country in line with the region and global programme initiatives.
- Overseeing specific advances in NRC’s Innovation, Protection, Markets and Digital programming, through an increasingly localized and networked approach
- Contribute to expanding the use of Cash Based Programmes and increasing use of technology as a way of increasing efficiency of the programmes in liaison with partners.
- Contribute to strengthening accountability to beneficiaries through improving M&E systems, the establishment of beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms and improved needs assessments for evidence-based programming with partners
- Facilitate initiatives for integrated programme analysis and response analysis, including the integration of relevant cross-cutting issues such as protection, safe programming and access
- Oversee Project Cycle Management (PCM), through field support missions and partners.
- Liaise with Area managers to explore and create synergies and ensure effective and constructive communication between the CO, AO and partners.
🎯 How to Apply
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The Head of Programme at Norwegian Refugee Council role requires strong experience in strategic programme development, team leadership, and humanitarian work. You should have demonstrated expertise in cash-based interventions, project cycle management, and the ability to develop integrated programme strategies aligned with regional and global priorities.
As Head of Programme at Norwegian Refugee Council, you will manage core competence specialists, contribute to the Country Management Group, and develop holistic needs-based programmes including cash-based and market-based interventions. Your responsibilities include overseeing innovation and digital programming, strengthening accountability systems, facilitating programme analysis, and ensuring effective communication between country office, area offices, and partners across NGO Jobs jobs in Kenya.
To apply for the Head of Programme at Norwegian Refugee Council position in Kenya, visit the job listing on jobvacanciesnow.com where you can submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience in programme management and strategic development. The role is open on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged for NGO Jobs jobs in Kenya.
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