Duty station: Quito, Ecuador.
Please note fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this position. Candidates who do not command either of the languages will not be able to be considered.
- Background/Context
NRC works to protect the rights of displaced and vulnerable people in times of crisis. Through our programs, we provide assistance to respond to immediate humanitarian needs, prevent further displacement and contribute to durable solutions. NRC has been present in Ecuador since 2010, and in the last few years substantially increased its operations and programs. The Ecuador area office is part of a larger operation which overs Colombia, Ecuador, and Panamá, where NRC has presence through three area offices in Colombia, one in Ecuador and a field office in Panamá. NRC Ecuador works in more than 10 provinces, providing Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Protection Against Violence, Education, Shelter and Wash and Livelihoods and Food Security services.
The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality and cost-effective program/project implementation within Ecuador. The new Area Manager will contribute to the scale up and consolidation of the NRC program in this area, representing the organization with donors and government representatives at the national and local levels.
- Generic Responsibilities
The following is a brief description of the role:
- Line management for senior project staff and support functions (and Field Office Coordinators) in the area
- Member of the Country Management Team (CMG) for Colombia, Ecuador and Panama.
- 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
- Specific Responsibilities
- Represent institutionally and legally NRC in Ecuador, ensuring compliance with laws and obligations with the different entities in the country.
- Ensure that legal registry/operating agreement of the NRC with the Ecuador Government is kept up to date, lead the renewal process and compliance with the obligations contained in the agreement.
- Guarantee the analysis, annual planning and continuous review of the structure (personnel) and operation of the NRC in Ecuador, identifying its cost and functionality, to guarantee financing (coverage of the general/master budget) and/or to take measures preventively due to changes.
- Promote evaluations that allow continuity of NRC’s actions and new sectors of intervention.
- Establish and maintain working relationships in Ecuador with relevant stakeholder such as donors, United Nations agencies, NGOs, public and government entities.
- Oversee and accompany quality and timely delivery of reports to donors, internal reports and annual reports to the government/Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Generic Professional Competencies
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a high-level management/leadership position (management, direction) in the context of international cooperation/humanitarian assistance.
- Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Verifiable experience related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and verbal.
- University degree in Social Sciences, Economic Sciences and Administration or similar.
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- What We Offer
- Salary/benefits: According to NRC salary scale, terms and conditions.
- Duty station: Quito, Ecuador.
Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC HERE.
Important information about the application process:
- Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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- Learn more about NRC HERE.
NRC might review applications before the advertised deadline, therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Please note fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this position. Candidates who do not command either of the languages will not be able to be considered.
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