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, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Area Manager
Job Identification Number: 5842 Location: Jos, Plateau
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Information Technology and Systems
Reports To: Country Director
Supervision of: Project Manager, Security Officer, Logistics Officer, Finance Officer, HR/Admin Officer, ICT Officer, M&E Officer
Project Number: NGFP0000
Duration and type of contract: 1 year, fixed term contract (with possibility of extension)
Travel: 25%
Roles and Responsibilities
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 member of the County Management Group (CMG). The following is a brief description of the role.
Generic Responsibilities:
Line management for senior project staff and support functions in the 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:
Represent to all appropriate authorities and act in all official work concerning the Norwegian Refugee Council in Plateau State, 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 (Grants Opening, Review and Closing meeting) with the coordination and technical support of the Grants Manager and Head of Programs.
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
Through close monitoring of the context, develop approaches and activities ensuring promotion of the Do No Harm principle
Critical Interfaces:
Strategy and project planning: Head of Programmes, Protection and Advocacy Manager, HSS Manager, Head of Support
Programme development: Head of Programmes, Grants Manager
Protection and Advocacy Manager
Finance and logistics department and HR administration: Head of Support
Stakeholders: State Government Officials, Local Community Leaders UN agencies and INGOs.
Budgets: (GIZ, NMFA)
Information: GORS, Agresso, Webcruiter, Intranet
Legal or compliance: Compliance with donor policies and reporting responsibilities, Code of Conduct, Security Policies.
Professional Competencies:
Generic Professional Competencies:
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 4 years experience in a senior management level position in a humanitarian/recovery or development context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge on own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Some Knowledge/experience of at least two of the following program areas could an advantage: cash-based interventions, market based programing, food security and livelihoods, education (vocational training), protection, peace building
Context / Specific Skills, Kowledge and Experience:
Knowledge of the context in Nigeria or West Africa
Experience with rapidly growing programs or startups
Experience in supporting fundraising, development of news proposals is an advantage
Experience with community mobilization and engagement
Experience establishing relationships and coordinating with government and traditional leaders
Experience with community-based development and grants management
Able to train and manage teams for effective quality implementation (to listen, advise, support, solve conflicts, motivate, etc.)
Proven skills and experience in successfully managing field teams.
Behavioural Competencies (max 6):
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.
Application Closing Date
20th April, 2022 (04:29PM).