NRC Area Program Manager Jobs in Uganda

NRC Area Program Manager Jobs in Uganda

The Area Programme Manager is responsible for the implementation of an integrated programme and represents NRC at coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Manager. This position is a key member of the Area Management Group. The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

Line management for CC (core competencies) project Coordinators in the area.

Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.

Responsible for grant opening meetings and grant closing meetings at area level.

Provide area specific input relevant for CC strategies.

Ensure compliance to donor standards, grant management and regular reporting to the donor in the area.

Identify funding opportunities and develop an area funding strategy along with forecasts for the area.

Responsible for grant opening meetings and grant closing meetings at area level.

Ensure compliance with contractual commitments, extract and implement key learnings from project implementation in the area.

Ensure capacity building of all technical staff.

Contribute to the development of area and CC strategies, initiate, and participate in the development of relevant CCs projects.

Specific responsibilities

Deputize AM (Area Manager).

Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager.

Representation in sectorial coordination, emergency meetings, clusters and/or working group at area level in the absence of CC Coordinator.

Responsible for carrying out progress review meetings for ongoing projects.

Responsible for programme implementation ensuring high quality and cost efficiency targeting the

beneficiaries most in need.

Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies for this position:

Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.

Core competency expertise on distribution/ cash and voucher.

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.

Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Context/Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

Educated to degree level (Master preferred) in Social work, Development studies, humanitarian studies or a technical qualification in one of the NRC core competency areas above (LFS, ICLA, WASH, Education or Protection) with significant experience in humanitarian work.

Post Graduate Qualification in Project Planning and Management with Demonstrated Experience will be added advantage.

Minimum 8 years’ experience with at least 4 years in a senior program management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context overseeing a varied number of projects with different donors.

In-depth Understanding of the West Nile Refugee Context.

How to Apply

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