Emergency Project Manager — NRC (Pemba)

The essentials: 1 Emergency Project Manager position at NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council), based in Pemba, Cabo Delgado. Applications open until October 6, 2026, on the NRC official application system.

12-month contract, Grade 8 salary scale, under national or international contract, open to national and international candidates.

About NRC

NRC is an independent Norwegian humanitarian organization with 15,000 employees in 40 countries, dedicated to helping those forced to flee: refugees, internally displaced people, and host communities. It is recognized for providing high-quality assistance and advocating for the rights of these people.

In Mozambique, its presence is focused on Cabo Delgado, where NRC leads the Rapid Response Mechanism consortium, with technical expertise in cash-based response, vouchers, shelter, and WASH.

This role was created for the operational side of this rapid response: NRC is the consortium lead and holds the position of consortium manager, and your role is to keep the response running in Pemba and Mueda. You will coordinate the RRM teams, align implementation with donor requirements, and support the country's emergency strategy.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who leads by example in the field. You will coordinate dispersed teams, prioritize under pressure, and maintain technical quality even when the context changes week to week. You will deal with local authorities, donors, and displaced populations — the response is managed with data, deadlines, and direct accountability for the personnel under your care.

You lead, delegate, and keep the team operational even in sensitive environments.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Implement the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in NRC-led consortia and coordinate emergency response teams in Pemba and Mueda.
• Develop and execute the digital voucher response and the emergency pool fund together with consortium partners.
• Lead response teams: performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, induction and development, and duty of care for your staff.
• Manage emergency project budgets, update spending plans and propose changes, and prepare responses to donors.
• Lead the RRM OCU (Coordination Unit) and report on NRC's response within the consortium.
• Monitor context evolution and population displacements to feed alerts, and update emergency project management tools.
• Engage with local authorities and partners; promote the rights of internally displaced people and returnees in line with NRC's advocacy strategy.
• Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines, and procedures across all functions.

What we offer

• 12-month contract, under a national or international contract, Grade 8 salary scale (values not disclosed by NRC — to be agreed).
• Based in Pemba, with 75% travel (Mueda and intervention areas).
• Position open to national and international candidates, in an organization with a presence in 40 countries.
• Challenging work, often in difficult contexts, within a culture that delegates responsibility, maintains open dialogue with management, and provides space to grow.

How to apply

Apply on the official NRC application system: on the job page at the UN Talent portal, via the "Apply now" button — untalent.org.

Deadline: October 6, 2026 (closes 00:00 UTC / 02:00 Maputo time). Questions about the vacancy: esa.recruitment@nrc.no, with the job title in the subject ("Emergency Project Manager").

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