NRC in the East Africa & Yemen Region prides itself on being a leader in the service of refugees, internally displaced people and displacement communities. We strive to be a rapid responder and a pioneer in Hard to reach areas. We unlock durable solutions and make deliberate efforts towards a more sustainable impact in our programming.
NRC Ethiopia has seven Area Offices in: Addis, Shire, Gambella, Dollo Ado, Assosa, Jigjiga and Bole Hora in addition to the Country Office in Addis Ababa.
It is with this backdrop that we are seeking an Area Manager for our Area office in Bule Hora.
About the role:
The Area Manager has the overall responsibility for their designated area, and ensures that NRC´s programme in the area develops in line with NRC’s mandate, policies and country specific strategies. The Area Manager is leadership position and this is an exciting opportunity to join one of NRC's largest programmes in the East Africa & Yemen Region.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide overall leadership and oversight of the designated area
Line management for senior project/programme staff and support functions
Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
Ensure Area compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Provide area specific input on Core Competency Strategies, Country Strategy and Plan of Action
Organize grants opening, review 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 Core Competency Strategies
Represent NRC and networking on area level
Ensure that capacity building is provided to all staff in the area
Ensure overall security and safety of staff in the area
Promote the rights of refugees in line with the advocacy strategy
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We offer:
Safe working conditions, valuable employee benefits and opportunities for learning and development. Challenging, meaningful and varied work! A strongly committed, diverse team in a well-known humanitarian knowledge organisation. Salary/benefits according to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions. This will be on a 2 year renewable contract.
Profiles and backgrounds we are looking for:
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.