Job Title: Area Manager
Organization:
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
About NRC:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in
helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally
displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and
offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal
assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in
helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally
displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and
offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal
assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
About NRC Project:
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has
been implementing projects for internally displaced persons and Refugees in
Northern Uganda and West Nile respectively, since 1997. Having smoothly
phased-out these projects, NRC is currently making all the necessary
preparations to begin new interventions in Education and Food Security to
support efforts of the Government of Uganda and UNHCR in helping South Sudanese
Refugees in West Nile, mainly in Adjumani and Arua districts. NRC has
established its office in Adjumani/Parkelle to support its project activities
and liaise with Government, UN and implementing partners operating in Adjumani
and Arua refugee settlements.
been implementing projects for internally displaced persons and Refugees in
Northern Uganda and West Nile respectively, since 1997. Having smoothly
phased-out these projects, NRC is currently making all the necessary
preparations to begin new interventions in Education and Food Security to
support efforts of the Government of Uganda and UNHCR in helping South Sudanese
Refugees in West Nile, mainly in Adjumani and Arua districts. NRC has
established its office in Adjumani/Parkelle to support its project activities
and liaise with Government, UN and implementing partners operating in Adjumani
and Arua refugee settlements.
Job Summary: The
Area Manager will take lead and oversee NRC’s activities in the designated
geographical area. The Area Manager shall represent and attend to NRC’s
interests in the area.
Area Manager will take lead and oversee NRC’s activities in the designated
geographical area. The Area Manager shall represent and attend to NRC’s
interests in the area.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the Core
Competencies activities, field offices and staff within the specific area,
including the Area Management Team (AMT) - In charge of the development
and execution of the strategy for the area - Ensure adherence to NRC
policies and donor requirements - Responsible for managing
emergency response capacity in the area - In charge of safety and
security of staff - Area level advocacy
- External representation,
coordination and relationship building - Responsible for shared resource
allocation - Implementation of policies and
procedures - Learning, training and
development of staff - Carry out all initial start up
activities, including follow ups with the NGO Board of Uganda, Ministry of
Internal Affairs and the Office of the Prime Minister - Organize start up meetings with
UNHCR and other partners in the operational area - Set up the offices in the
operational Areas - Develop close cooperation with
the target group and natinal authorities - Develop relevant programmes for
the case load - In charge of recruiting staff
for the programme - Preparation and submission of
required reports to the Regional Director, donors and authorities - Staying updated on all relevant
political and policy issues related to the country and the region
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The candidate should hold
relevant education, preferably in management, social sciences or
international development - At least three years’
experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a
humanitarian/recovery context - Previous experience from
working in complex contexts - Documented results related to
the position’s responsibilities - Detailed knowledge about own
leadership skills/profile - Fluency in English, both
written and verbal - Solid field experience,
preferably from refugee/IDP programmes - Past experience in capacity
building and training - Skills and experience in staff
management - Past exposure and experience of
management of projects to deadlines - Prior experience in
logistics/administration management - Significant experience of
coordination and advocacy work - Proven management and programme
development experience - Solid experience from
development of proposals, budgets and reports - Behavioral competencies. These
are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their
job, the following are essential for this position: - Handling insecure environments
- Strategic thinking
- Initiating action and change
- Empowering and building trust
- Political and cultural awareness
- Proven communication,
interpersonal, representation, negotiation and management skills - Computer literacy skills –
database knowledge essential - Holder of a valid international
driver’s licence - Goal oriented and visionary
- Possess the ability to work
under pressure, independently and with limited supervision. - Ability and willingness to work
and live under difficult circumstances. - Flexible and creative, and it
help’s if you have a sense of humour. - Knowledge of the political
situation in Uganda and/or Horn of Africa region
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join one
of the world’s leading relief organisations, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
should Apply by visiting the web link below.
of the world’s leading relief organisations, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
should Apply by visiting the web link below.
Deadline: 7th
November 2014.
November 2014.
