Area Manager (Multiple Duty Stations) – NRC
Job Description
| Organization | The Norwegian Refugee Council |
| Job Identification | 6186 |
| Job Category | Management |
| Locations | Darfur |
| Apply Before | 06/01/2022, 10:59 PM |
| Job Schedule | Full time |
The young Sudan Country Programme has 3 Area Manager vacancies with duty stations at:
– El Fasher, North Darfur State
– El Geneina, West Darfur State and
– Gedaref, Gedaref State
Your purpose as Area Manager will be to ensure high quality and cost-effective programme or project implementation within the designated geographical area.
Specific responsibilities
- Ensure participation of displacement and conflict affected people in decision-making processes and accountability loops including them
- Ensure timely response to emergencies arising in the area of responsibility
- Proactively manage relationships with local authorities and institutions in the area of responsibility, supporting local partners as appropriate
- Support delivery of NRC Sudan’s country strategy, including on broader elements of using technology as well as local markets and service providers, minimizing environmental footprints, protecting people in need, and nationalizing our workforce
- Develop an area programme that annually assists at least 100,000 people in humanitarian need and makes strategic positive impact beyond programme delivery (e.g. through capacity development, market change, policy advocacy, humanitarian leadership)
- Build a team culture of improvement and accountability
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Generic professional competencies for this position:
- Solid continuous senior experience from working as a field manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Senior level experience in implementing and managing cash-based interventions and market based programmes
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Skills, knowledge and experience that will enable you to perform beyond our expectations:
- Knowledge of the context in Sudan (ideal)
- Knowledge of Arabic language or other local languages (ideal)
- Experience with high-risk contexts
What we Offer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative
- 18 months fixed term contract
- Management grade 10 in NRC’s grade structure
- An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
- A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.
To apply as an internal candidate, click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.
NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
