Position: Area Manager South
Reports to: Country Director
Supervision of: Security Officer, (3) Field Coordinators, (3) Project Coordinators, (2) Project Managers, Logistics Team Leader, Finance Team Leader, HR/Admin Team Leader
Duty station: Yola (100%)
Travel: 35%
Project number: NGFP0000
Duration and type of contract: 12/24 months
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality and cost effective programme/project implementation within the designated geographical area. In Nigeria this position is a key member of the County Management Group (CMG). The following is a brief description of the role.
Generic responsibilities (max 10)
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
Line management for senior project staff and support functions (and Field Office Coordinators) in the southern area
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).
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
Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Specific responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
Represent to all appropriate authorities and act in all official work concerning the Norwegian Refugee Council in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Establish a good working environment based on the NRC values
Coordinate all area level programme and operational activities
Conduct regular field missions to monitor project implementation
Lead the area Grants management (GOM, GR and GEM) with the coordination and technical support of the GM.
Identify, initiate and follow up on advocacy issues at area level in close coordination with the Advocacy Manager and Country Director.
Ensure support functions are managed according to NRC policies
Ensure legally binding financial contracts and payments at area level are made as per the threshold limit stipulated on the authorization table.
In collaboration with the HSS Manager, ensure that the Security Plan for the area is updated regularly
Report to the Country Director any violations of NRC’s Personnel policies and Code of Conduct
Ensure that NRC staff adheres to NRC´s security rules and guidelines
Ensure quality documentation of all NRC activities at area level
Undertake Official correspondence at area level.
Through close monitoring of the context, develop approaches and activities ensuring promotion of the Do No Harm principle
Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
Strategy and project planning: Head of Programmes, Protection and Advocacy Manager, HSS Manager, Humanitarian Access Coordinator, Country Director
Line management and budget management: Security Officer, Field Coordinators, Project Coordinators/Project Managers, Logistics Team Leader, Finance Team Leader, HR/Admin Team Leader
Programme development: Head of Programmes
Protection and Advocacy Manager
Finance and logistics department at Country level
Scale and scope of position
Staff:
2 Project Managers (PMs), 3 Project Coordinators, 1 HSS Officer, 3 Field Coordinators, 1 Logistics TL, 1 Finance TL and 1 RH/Admin TL.
Stakeholders:
State Government Officials, Access Working Group (Maiduguri), UN-OCHA, Local Community Leaders and other justice service providers, other UN agencies and INGOs.
Budgets:
(ECHO, EU Devco, DFID, GFFO, SIDA, OFDA, OCHA-NHF, AFD and NMFA) TBC
Information:
GORS, Agresso, NRC People, Intranet
Legal or compliance:
Compliance with donor policies and reporting responsibilities, Code of Conduct, Security Policies.
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management level position in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Technical expertise in Protection, Shelter, WASH or Food Security will be a distinct advantage
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge on own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Knowledge of the context in Nigeria or West Africa (Lake Chad crisis)
• Experience with rapidly growing programmes
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies and the following are essential for this position:
Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environments
Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
• The Job Description
• The Work and Development Plan
• The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
• The End-term Performance Review Template
• The NRC Competency Framework
By signing this job description, the employee accepts the terms of reference in addition to the NRC Guiding Principles, Security Policy, the NRC Code of Conduct and the general terms and conditions as stipulated in the Contract of Employment with NRC.
This vacancy is archived.