An exciting opportunity to head up the NRC’s Area Programme Manager (APM) Myanmar.
What we are looking for
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and dynamic Area Programme Manager (APM) Myanmar.
More About the Role.
The Area Programme Manager (APM) is responsible for implementing integrated programmes and represent NRC at coordination forums, as delegated from Area Manager as well as programming and advocacy in Rakhine State and ensuring that NRC and its partners achieve its programmatic objectives. As such, s/he is responsible for overseeing project implementation in Rakhine State, and for taking a leading role in developing strategy and programme development for the Country Office.
The APM is line managed by the Area Manager and is a member of the Area Management Team (AMT) and part of the extended Country Management Group. In addition, the APM has a technical (dotted) reporting line to the Head of Programme (HoP)and is a member of the Country Office (CO) Programme Unit (PU).
What you will do
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
Identify funding opportunities and develop funding strategy and forecasts
Responsible for grants management and BPO allocations in Area
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What you will bring
Minimum 4 years’ experience from a management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Core competency expertise
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
What we offer
Duty station: Sittwe. Rakhine State, Myanmar
Contract: 12 months, renewal subject to funding and performance
Travel: 30% - Travels to project sites and Yangon for coordination
Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s Myanmar, salary