Field Manager (International Hire & Internal Candidates) at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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: Field Manager (International Hire & Internal Candidates)

Job Identification: 16788
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Job type: Full-time
Job Category: Coordination

What you will do

• The Field Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of NRC programs in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) served by the Mubi Field Office.
• This individual should be a dedicated, ethical, and passionate humanitarian with experience in leadership and operations management, particularly in conflict and post-conflict settings in Africa.
• The Field Manager must possess strategic and visionary leadership skills and solid abilities in support functions (Logistics, Finance, and Human Resources), project, and personnel management. Additionally, the Field Manager should have the strength and vision to mentor young teams while ensuring adherence to NRC's and donor compliance guidelines.
• The Field Manager is a member of the Area Management Team.
• Manage the staff and activities of the Mubi Field Office. 
• Contribute to assessments of new operational areas, identifying potential intervention locations, and developing strategies for program implementation. 
• Assist in developing concept notes, project proposals, and budgets to expand programme activities. 
• Maintain regular communication with local authorities (political and security), and humanitarian actors within the Mubi operational area. 
• Represent NRC in coordination initiatives at the intervention area level.
• Contribute to advocacy initiatives. 
• Ensure the overall safety of staff, including completing security risk assessments for potential new intervention areas. 
• Conduct regular checks on enumerators and community-based workers to ensure their selection aligns with NRC standards and guidelines.
• Lead the Construction Completion Verification Teams (CCVTs) to assess the quality of completed construction project activities in the Mubi Field Office operational areas.
• Support the Area Manager in training all staff and implementing capacity-building initiatives. 
• Ensure that all staff in the Mubi Field Office complete work and development plans and conduct performance feedback and check-in sessions monthly.
• Ensure that NRC’s data collection systems function effectively, with information stored and analysed appropriately. 
• Assist in recruiting qualified and competent staff for the Mubi Field Office. 
• Contribute to establishing spending plans, ensuring that the master budget is consistently updated and reflects the cost-effective use of available funds. 
• Lead by example, embodying NRC’s core values of dedication, innovation, inclusion, and accountability.
• Support NRC programs, particularly those aiding people affected by displacement due to conflict or insecurity and climate change.

What we are looking for

• Professional background and solid experience in Support Functions (Logistics, Finance, Human Resources), Office, and Programme Management.
• Minimum of two years of international experience in humanitarian leadership and operations management, particularly in conflict and post-conflict settings in Africa. 
• Experience in overseeing the implementation of multi-sectoral and integrated humanitarian, durable solutions and emergency response programs.
• Team leadership and capacity development experience
• Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and oral
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office, including strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills.

Context-related skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Experience in managing support functions and humanitarian programs in insecure contexts.
• Experience in establishing relationships and coordinating with government and traditional leaders.
• Experience in leading change management programmes in humanitarian action.

Application Closing Date
12th December, 2024; 12:59 AM.