NRC Area Manager Jobs in Nigeria
NRC Area Manager Jobs in Nigeria
Since 2009, northeast Nigeria has been characterized by complex and mixed displacements due to the ongoing conflict.
Unpredictable population movements and access continue to be major challenges for humanitarian agencies to respond in a timely and targeted manner to the humanitarian crisis in the northeast.
About 1.7 million people are currently displaced by the insurgency in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, with the majority residing in Borno. As a result of these situations, the demand for long-term solutions along with emergency humanitarian support are increasing.
NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WaSH); Livelihoods and Food Security, Education; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality and cost-effective program/project implementation within the designated geographical area.
Duties and 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 the area level
Coordinate NRC program activities with authorities, United Nations agencies, and other national and international agencies/organizations in the area
Coordinate all area level program and operational activities
Conduct regular
field missions to monitor project implementation
Lead the area Grants management (GOM, GR, and GEM) with the coordination and technical support of the GC.
identify, initiate, and follow up on advocacy issues at the area level in close coordination with the Advocacy Manager and Country Director.
Ensure that NRC staff adheres to NRC´s security rules and guidelines
Ensure quality documentation of all NRC activities at area level
Undertake Official correspondence at the area level.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management level position in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Technical expertise in Protection, Shelter, WASH, or Food Security will be a distinct advantage
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Knowledge of the context in Nigeria or West Africa (Lake Chad crisis)
Experience with start-up
Experience with rapidly growing programs
Personal Qualities
Handling insecure environments
Strategic thinking
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development, Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile
Managing resources to optimize results
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; NRC Area Manager Jobs in Nigeria
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