NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) Area Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) Area Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionAll NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values.
To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships.
Roles & Responsibilities
NRC in the East Africa & Yemen Region prides itself on being a leader in the service of refugees, internally displaced people and displacement communities.
We strive to be a rapid responder and a pioneer in Hard to Reach areas.
We unlock durable solutions and make deliberate efforts towards a more sustainable impact in our programming.
We aim to deliver the best possible service through commitment to our regional hallmarks
evidence based programming; advocating for change; cash and markets-based programming; driving innovation; collaborating with other actors for greater impact; integrating our programmes to achieve synergy and maximum efficiency; and valuing staff diversity.
NRC Ethiopia has seven Area Offices in: Addis, Shire, Gambella, Dollo Ado, Assosa, Jijiga and Bole Hora in addition to the Country Office in Addis Ababa. Over the next few months, it is likely that we will need Area Managers for two of our locations.
The Area Manager has the overall responsibility for their designated area, and ensures that NRC´s programme in the area develops in line with NRC’s mandate, policies and country specific strategies.
The Area Manager is leadership position and this is an exciting opportunity to join one of NRC's largest programmes in the East Africa & Yemen Region.
Duties and responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and oversight of the designated area
Line management for senior project/programme staff and support functions
Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
Ensure Area compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Provide area specific input on Core Competency Strategies, Country Strategy and Plan of Action
Organize grants opening, review and closure meetings at area level
Implementation of projects (including master support budget and coordinating input for donor proposals and reports) in the area, in compliance with contractual
commitments (i.e. quality, synergies, timeliness, use of resources).
Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans
Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and Core Competency Strategies
Represent NRC and networking on area level
Ensure that capacity building is provided to all staff in the area
Ensure overall security and safety of staff in the area
Promote the rights of refugees in line with the advocacy strategy
Specific responsibilities may vary between duty stations
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum first level university degree in relevant and related field
Minimum 5 years of experience from working as a senior Project Manager or similar, in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Strong leadership skills, with previous experience managing a team
Experience working with displacement-affected populations
Experience with a range of donors, with specific experience and knowledge of ECHO, EU, UNHCR, UNICEF and other major donors and foundations
Experience in dealing with institutional actors and government authorities
Experience in managing and leading programmes within partner networks and/or consortia
Experience in organizational representation, coordination and liaison
Experience of implementing multi-sectoral programming and of enabling the development and strengthening of resilience strategies
Experience in working in the East Africa Region
Strong communication skills
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Personal qualities
Handling insecure environments
Strategic thinking
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Managing resources to optimize results
Behavioral competencies
•Handling insecure environments
•Managing resources to optimize results
•Empowering and building trust
•Managing performance and development
•Planning and delivering results
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through www.ethiojobs.net (If it is possible, attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by August 03, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
NB
only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”
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