The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality and cost-effective programme/project implementation within the designated geographical area.
Generic 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
Specific responsibilities
- Running daily operations of the Kampala and South West guided by NRC strategies, guidelines and policies
- Managing compliance, risks and security at Area Level in Kampala and South West
- Regularly monitor the projects and ensure high technical quality and synergies
- Evaluation, review and quality control of ongoing and completed projects
- Identify trends in conditions/standards and donor priorities and assess better ways to assist
Professional competencies
- The applicant for the Area Manager position should hold a Bachelor degree
- in a relevant subject
- Documented Proof handling Management of Multiple projects especially at international level
- Minimum 5 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
- All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
- Understanding of the humanitarian context and related donor architecture in Uganda and the East Africa region in general will be an added advantage
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Possess a Valid driver’s license
Context/skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of the context in East Africa
- Knowledge of Swahili or Arabic is advantageous
- Experience with start-up, exit or similar
Other information
Duty station: Kampala, Uganda
Travel: 30%
Duration and type of contract: 1 year renewable
Salary: Based upon NRC Grading System
Position available for national only.
0 USD CF 3201 Abc road Part Time ,
40 hours per week Area Manager Uganda KampalaThe purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality and cost-effective programme/project implementation within the designated geographical area.
Generic 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
Specific responsibilities
- Running daily operations of the Kampala and South West guided by NRC strategies, guidelines and policies
- Managing compliance, risks and security at Area Level in Kampala and South West
- Regularly monitor the projects and ensure high technical quality and synergies
- Evaluation, review and quality control of ongoing and completed projects
- Identify trends in conditions/standards and donor priorities and assess better ways to assist
Professional competencies
- The applicant for the Area Manager position should hold a Bachelor degree
- in a relevant subject
- Documented Proof handling Management of Multiple projects especially at international level
- Minimum 5 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
- All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
- Understanding of the humanitarian context and related donor architecture in Uganda and the East Africa region in general will be an added advantage
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Possess a Valid driver’s license
Context/skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of the context in East Africa
- Knowledge of Swahili or Arabic is advantageous
- Experience with start-up, exit or similar
Other information
Duty station: Kampala, Uganda
Travel: 30%
Duration and type of contract: 1 year renewable
Salary: Based upon NRC Grading System
Position available for national only.
