Area Manager at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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 key member of the County Management Group (CMG).

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

Role and responsibilities
Some of the responsibilities include:

• Represent the NRC to all appropriate authorities and in all official work  in Adamawa State, Nigeria
• Establish a good working environment based on the NRC values
• Coordinate all area level programme and operational activities
• Lead the area grants management (GOM, GR and GEM) with the coordination and technical support of the GM
• 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 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

Professional competencies

• Minimum 5 years experience in a senior management level position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Technical expertise in Protection, Shelter, WASH, or Food Security will be a distinct advantage
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the context in Nigeria or West Africa (Lake Chad crisis)
• Experience with rapidly growing programmes  

What we offer:

• 12-month fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension
• Grade 10 in NRC scale
• 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