Job Description

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

What we are looking for

The purpose of the Area Programme Manager position is to oversee the implementation of the area programme, manage and build capacity of the project implementation teams to ensure activities are carried out on time and to budget; produce timely, high quality proposals and reports, and represent NRC in all program matters within the Area and in coordination fora relevant to the Area program. All this is to be carried out in close collaboration with the Area Manager, Grants team and country & regional level technical specialists/advisers. 

What you will do

Generic responsibilities

These responsibilities are the same for all Team Leader positions and cannot be modified:

1. Line management of Core Competency Project PM and Coordinators in the area.
2. Oversee program implementation with close cooperation with the AM.
3. Work closely with the AM to develop the area Programme strategy,
4. Ensure capacity building of all Project Management staff, 
5. Represent NRC and networking at area level – as delegated by the AM.
6. Identify funding opportunities and develop an area funding strategy along with forecasts for the area.
7. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
8. Ensure compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
9. Ensure relevancy and quality of the projects implemented, capitalization and reporting,
10. Assess needs, develop emergency response plans with the Head of Programmes and implement response plans for the area,
11. Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and CC strategies,

Specific responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly. The line manager drafts the specific responsibilities and sends them to his/her line manager for approval. 

• Lead the process of proposal development for all projects in the Area program, ensuring quality writing, budgeting, and incorporation of technical advice from the relevant core competency Specialists/Advisers.
• Lead and review project reports for the area before submitting to the relevant departments (AM, CO, CMU, Cash alliance, etc) ensuring quality reports timely submitted.
• Work with CC Specialists/PDMs to develop programmatic strategy for both emergency and transitional/ durable solutions responses (with a focus on resilience)
• Responsible for organizing PCM {Grant Opening Meeting (GOM), Grant Review Meeting (GRM) and Grant Closing Meeting (GCM)} Meetings for multiple and unique key competency projects at area level.
• With close collaboration with the AM the APM responsible for programme implementation ensuring high quality and cost efficiency targeting the beneficiaries most in need- value for money. Regular site visits for the implementation of projects.
• Promote wherever possible an integrated approach to assessments and program design. 
• Lead multi sector assessments; ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
• Ensure that cash-based interventions are adequately researched and designed and that necessary assessments are carried out prior to program decisions being taken. 
• Coordinate and share information regularly with the different Consortium Management Unit, BRCiS, Danwadaag and other Consortium structures as applicable.
• Representation in sectorial coordination, emergency meetings, clusters and/or working group at area.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts amongst the other agencies operating in the Area such that NRC profile is maintained.
• Contribute to the development of the area of ​​intervention and the development of Core Competence (CC) strategies, initiate and participate in the relevant development of Key Competence projects.
• Provide regular reports on project progress to Area Manager.
• Responsible for performance evaluation of supervised staff.
• Promote innovation and learning at area level.

Experiences and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the management of emergency humanitarian programs
• Experience in emergency and post-emergency contexts
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Core competency expertise
• Documented results in project and program management
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal 

Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the context in Somalia
• Knowledge of Arabic an asset
• Experience with returns and stabilization programming

• Duty station: Jubbaland, Somalia
• Contract: national contract for 12 Months
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s country salary scale. 
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Skills Required

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