Multi-Core Competency Coordinator Mozambique Pemba (internal only)

Multi-Core Competency Coordinator Mozambique Pemba (internal only) NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council Pemba National Mid level Speaks English, Portuguese Application deadline: April 01, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Multi-Core Competency Coordinator will oversee the implementation of NRC's multi-core competency projects in Southern Cabo Delgado, ensuring high technical quality and adherence to donor requirements. This role involves managing a team, coordinating activities, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The coordinator will also support staff development and contribute to strategy formulation. The position requires a commitment to humanitarian principles and NRC's core values. Candidate Requirements: University degree in social sciences or related field Minimum 3 years of project implementation experience Experience in complex humanitarian contexts Experience in Economic Recovery, Protection, or Food Security sectors Team management experience Fluency in Portuguese Advanced English proficiency Knowledge of Cabo Delgado context Experience in project start-up phase Advanced user of Microsoft Office and KoboCollect All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships. NRC has a commitment to safety and wellbeing and together we build a positive working culture to feel valued, empowered, supported, safe and have a sense of belonging.   NRC does not tolerate employees exploiting or abusing people and has zero tolerance to inaction. Background NRC Mozambique is implementing various Multi-Core Competency projects, which encompass activities focusing on Cash and Market Systems, economic inclusion and durable solutions activities in general involving multiple CCs such as shelter / WASH, ICLA and Education / Youth. The following is a brief description of the role. These projects are implemented by a multi core competency team composed of staff skilled with different areas of expertise. This team is led by a Multi Core Competency Coordinator who has the overall oversight of these projects. Roles and responsibilities The purpose of the Multi-Core Competency Coordinator position is to oversee under the supervision of the Area Program Manager and with technical support of the relevant CC Specialists the implementation of NRC’s multi-core competency project activities at all stages of the project cycle in Southern Cabo Delgado. Generic Responsibilities •    Line management of Multi-Core Competency project field staff •    Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Multi-Core Competency projects (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality •    Oversee delegated project budget (in cooperation with the Area Program Manager, Area Manager and CCs) and support with possible budget development •    Provide regular progress reports to Area Program Manager, Area Manager and the CC Specialists; promote and share ideas for improvement and recommend necessary changes in activities •    Contribute to the development of Area and CC strategies, participate in the development of relevant CC and thematic projects •    Ensure CC staff have access to relevant and sufficient technical guidance provided by the relevant CC Specialists •    Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and other key stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums / groups / working groups in Pemba. •    Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, tools, manuals and guidelines. •    Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy; Specific responsibilities: •    Provide guidance and lead the Multi-Core Competency team in ensuring implementation of the project activities with high quality standards •    Plan and coordinate activities based on informed decision-making through analysing indicator progress tools, budget spending tools, adherence to donor proposals and by elaborating, tracking and reviewing NRC workplans •    Support and provide technical assistance to the development of staff in their work roles and responsibilities •    Identify priorities, issues and challenges related to project implementation •    Develop technical tools and documents to implement these new projects •    Ensure collaboration and coordination with all relevant stakeholders, including NRC departments, local organizations, INGOs, government institutions and UN agencies. Promote partnerships with local organisations and other peer organisations. •    Identify synergies between NRC core competencies sectors such as education, shelter, WASH and ICLA •    Contribute to NRC’s programme integration through referrals and multi-sector assessments •    Support monitoring and evaluation in collaboration with the M&E department for indicator tracking and accountability to affected populations Critical interfaces •    Core Competency Specialists and Area Program Manager for Strategy and Programme development •    Area Manager / Area program Manager, CC Specialists, other CC Coordinators for implementation •    Area Manager for area operations •    Support staff for Support services •    M&E team for monitoring •    CC Specialists and Area Program Manager for staff capacity building Generic professional competencies •    University degree in in social sciences, development, rural development, environment, livelihoods, economics, and/or any other related discipline. •    Minimum 3 years of experience in project implementation and knowledge of project cycle management •    Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, preferably humanitarian context •    Experience working in at least one of the following sectors: Economic Recovery, Protection, Food Security and Livelihoods. Experience in multiple sectors / CCs projects (WASH, Shelter, Educat