Area Programme Manager

What you will do:

• Role and responsibilities: The Area Programme Manager (APM) supports program design and is responsible for the implementation of integrated, high-quality programmes and represents NRC in all programmatic coordination forum, as delegated by the Area Manager.

Key objectives for this role include:

• Line management for CC project managers
• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
• Responsible for ensuring programme support to integrated programme, coordination and technical quality in Area office
• Provide area specific input relevant for CC strategies
• Compliance to donor standards, and grant management and regular reporting to donor in Area

Specific Responsibilities:

• Deputize for the Area Manager (AM) in the intervention area; the APM works closely with the Area Support Manager in the coordination of operations in the intervention area;
• Representation at the sector coordination level, in emergency meetings, and in sector-level working groups in the absence of PM or Coordinator
• Ensure that NRC resources are used in accordance with humanitarian principles in the region

Programme Design

• In consultation with Project Managers, partners, and Specialists, maintain a watching brief on humanitarian need and oversee needs assessment in the area of operations.
• Support the Specialist and PDM in writing program concept notes and proposals.

Programme Implementation

• Responsible for the implementation of the program with high quality with a cost-effectiveness ratio targeting beneficiaries most in need of protection.
• Responsible for managing grant launch and closing meetings at the area level; accountable for activity planning and spending plans.

Staff Management

• Line management of staff in line with NRC procedures, ensuring NRC is a great employer to work for.
• Capacity building, coaching and mentoring of colleagues to ensure performance and growth.
• Create and maintain a positive environment in which to work.

Generic professional competencies: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a management position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Expertise in key competencies.
• Proven results on the responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent cross cultural communication skills.

Source: https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/requisitions/job/15795