Area Manager Syria Al-Hasakah

What we are looking for

NRC Syria is looking for an Area Manager to join the North-East Area Office. The role holder will be responsible for ensuring high-quality and cost-effective programme/project implementation in the designated geographic area.

If you are passionate leader with experience in integrated programming, staff capacity building, stakeholder engagement and representation this is the role for you!

 What You Will Do

• Provide effective leadership to the Area team: regular organisation of Senior Management Team meetings to ensure the flow of information between the area and the country office; participation in Programme meetings; performance management of direct reports.
• Ensure strong coordination and cooperation between support departments in the area office and centralized technical managers ensuring a common vision and positive collaboration.
• Represent NRC at the sub-national level with local stakeholders and national and international NGOs.
• Represent NRC with area-based donors.
• With the support of the Area Team, take the lead on the repositioning of NRC in the area to better respond to the changing humanitarian needs.
• Provide regular input to advocacy initiatives.
• Accountable for safe programming at the area level in line with NRC Protection Policy and guidelines.
• Support the planning and conduction of protection-sensitive risk and needs assessments

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 4 years of experience from working as a senior project manager in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Experience in expanding Shelter/WASH programming is a great advantage.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the context in Syria.
• Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.

What We Offer

• Al Hasakah, Syria- duty station.
• 12-month contract duration (with possibility of extension based on funding and performance).
• 30% travel, approximately to areas of Operation.
• Senior Grade 10 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process

• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your employment history, experience, responsibilities, and education in your application. Please ensure you attach your academic and professional certifications.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• 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. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• For any queries, please email us at mero.recruitment@nrc.no with “Area Manager- Qamishli Syria” as the subject line.

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.

Learn more about NRC’s operations in Syria here.

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