Norwegian Refugee Council Area Manager Jobs in Uganda
Norwegian Refugee Council Area Manager Jobs in Uganda
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.
The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality and cost-effective programme/project implementation within the designated geographical area.
Duties and Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities
Line management for senior project staff and support functions (and Field Office Coordinators) in the area
Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Provide area specific input on CC strategies, Country Strategy and Plan of Action
Organize grants opening 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) and aligned to regional and global strategies
Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans, including cash-based interventions and market based programmes
Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and CC 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 IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Specific Responsibilities
Support in developing innovative programming for urban H2R populations
Implement community based programming with protection lens.
Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions and contribute to the identification of opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market based programs.
Enable and ensure the participation of NRC in cash-based coordination platforms.
Qualifications
Generic professional competencies for this position:
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
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
Context/skills, knowledge and experience:
Strong protection background
Knowledge of Great lake region
Experience of implementing programs in humanitarian development nexus context
Personal qualities
Behavioural competencies
Handling insecure environments
Strategic thinking
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Managing resources to optimise results
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council Area Manager Jobs in Uganda
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