Norwegian Refugee Council recruits 01 Area Manager

Norwegian Refugee Council recruits 01 Area Manager

NRC is looking for a highly qualified Area Manager for it’s Program in Niger

NRC started to set-up a Country Office in February 2019 and is in the early stages of initiating programming.

The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality and cost effective program/project implementation within the designated geographical area.

The Area Manager reports to the Country Director.

Job description

• Line management for senior project staff and support functions (and Field Office Coordinators) in the area
• Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
• 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).
• Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans
• Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and CC 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 IDPs/returnees/refugees in line with the advocacy strategy

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in french and English, both written and verbal
• knowledge of Hausa (language) is an advantage
• Knowledge of the context in Niger and/or the Sahel
• Experience/knowledge of mixed migrations flows in the region
• Strong knowledge of PCM tools and process
• Experience with start-up, exit or similar

• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
• Level: Grade 10 in NRC grade structure