Your purpose as the Area Manager will be to ensure high quality and cost-effective programme / project implementation within the designated geographical area. We are looking to hire multiple area managers for different localities within Yemen.
Specific responsibilities
- Responsible for conflict-sensitive, high qualitative and integrated programming for both emergency and Durable Solutions interventions. Ensure beneficiary-led design and implementation of projects and activities, including beneficiary complaints mechanism are strengthened
- Contextualize, adapt and implement SOPs and procedures to ensure effective provision of assistance to hard-to-reach areas
- Ensure that NRC’s finance procedures, guidelines and systems are properly implemented and are respected
- In liaison with the Country Office MEAL unit ensure that systems for monitoring and evaluating project activities are developed and implemented and learnings are embedded in the area programme
- Remain updated on all relevant political and Government policy issues related to the country operation in general and the area in particular
- Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions and contribute to the identification of opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market based programmes.
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Professional competencies
- Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a humanitarian / recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex contexts
- Experience in implementing and managing cash-based interventions and market based programmes
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Context specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of the context in Yemen or similar environments
- Experience working in access-constrained contexts and with planning and managing access negotiations an advantage
- Arabic language skills an advantage
What we Offer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative
- 24 months renewable contract subject to performance and funding
- Management grade 10 in NRC’s grade structure
- An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
- A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.
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