All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs 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.
General responsibilities:
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 in line with the advocacy strategy
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 in line with the advocacy strategy
Specific responsibilities:
Represent to all appropriate authorities and act in all official work concerning the Norwegian Refugee Council in South Central Somalia
Coordinate all of the activities of the Norwegian Refugee Council in South Central Somalia including opening and closing of offices in consultation with the CD
Take lease or tenancy of any property required or convenient for the activities of the Norwegian Refugee Council in South Central Somalia
Make legally binding financial contracts on behalf of Norwegian Refugee Council in South Central Somalia as per the threshold limit stipulated on the authorization table.
Effect and maintain insurances in respect of business and properties of the Norwegian Refugee Council in South Central Somalia
Effective management of the human resources in South Central Somalia
Make any payment ,which is necessary or incidental to the performance of his function based on the budget holder authorization limit
Maintain effective and efficient documentation of all NRC business in South Central Somalia.
Undertake Official correspondence at area level.
Manage Area bank account
Coordinate all area level programme and operational activities
Represent to all appropriate authorities and act in all official work concerning the Norwegian Refugee Council in South Central Somalia
Coordinate all of the activities of the Norwegian Refugee Council in South Central Somalia including opening and closing of offices in consultation with the CD
Take lease or tenancy of any property required or convenient for the activities of the Norwegian Refugee Council in South Central Somalia
Make legally binding financial contracts on behalf of Norwegian Refugee Council in South Central Somalia as per the threshold limit stipulated on the authorization table.
Effect and maintain insurances in respect of business and properties of the Norwegian Refugee Council in South Central Somalia
Effective management of the human resources in South Central Somalia
Make any payment ,which is necessary or incidental to the performance of his function based on the budget holder authorization limit
Maintain effective and efficient documentation of all NRC business in South Central Somalia.
Undertake Official correspondence at area level.
Manage Area bank account
Coordinate all area level programme and operational activities
Experience:
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 English, both written and verbal
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 English, both written and verbal
Personal Qualities:
Handling insecure environments
Strategic thinking
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Managing resources to optimise results
Strategic thinking
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Managing resources to optimise results
Duty station: Mogadishu
Contract duration: 12 months with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for NRC Mogadishu Office.
Contract duration: 12 months with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for NRC Mogadishu Office.
