Norwegian Refugee Council Area Manager - Jobs in Uganda

Norwegian Refugee Council Area Manager - Jobs in Uganda

The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality and cost-effective programme/project implementation within the designated geographical area.

General 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).

Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans

Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and CC strategies

Represent NRC and networking on area level


Specific responsibilities:

Running daily operations of the West Nile guided by NRC strategies, guidelines and policies

Managing compliance, risks and security at Area Level in West Nile

Regularly monitor the projects and ensure high technical quality and synergies

Evaluation, review and quality control of ongoing and completed projects

Identify trends in conditions/standards and donor priorities and assess better ways to assist


Professional Competencies

The applicant for the Area Manager position should hold a Bachelor degree
in a relevant subject

Documented Proof handling Management of Multiple projects especially at international

level

Minimum 5 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

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

Understanding of the humanitarian context and related donor architecture in Uganda and the East Africa region in general will be an added advantage


Context/ Specific skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Knowledge of the context in East Africa

Knowledge of Swahili or Arabic is advantageous

Experience with start-up, exit or similar

Additional Details:

Duty Station: Arua, Uganda

Type of Contract: 24 Months renewable based on funding, performance, and the need for position

Salary: Based upon the NRC grading Scale




How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council Area Manager Jobs in Uganda


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