Area Manager at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Roles and responsibilities

• Represent NRC to all relevant authorities and perform all official duties related to NRC's operations in Plateau State, Nigeria
• Establish a positive work environment based on NRC's values
• Coordinate all program and operational activities at the area level
• Conduct regular field missions to monitor project implementation
• Lead area-level grants management, including grants opening, review, and closing meetings, in coordination with the Grants Manager and Head of Programs
• Identify, initiate, and follow up on advocacy matters at the area level, in close coordination with the Advocacy Manager and Country Director
• Ensure that support functions are managed in accordance with NRC policies
• Ensure that legally binding financial contracts and payments at the area level comply with the authorization table's threshold limit
• Collaborate with the Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) Manager to ensure that the Security Plan for the area is regularly updated
• Report any violations of NRC's personnel policies and Code of Conduct to the Country Director
• Ensure that NRC staff adheres to NRC's security rules and guidelines
• Ensure high-quality documentation of all NRC activities at the area level
• Develop approaches and activities that promote the Do No Harm principle through close monitoring of the context

Professional competencies

• A minimum of four years of experience in a senior management role in a humanitarian, recovery, or development setting
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the responsibilities of the position
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Some knowledge or experience in at least two of the following program areas is advantageous: cash-based interventions, market-based programming, food security and livelihoods, education (vocational training), protection, and peacebuilding
• Knowledge of the context in Nigeria or West Africa
• Experience with rapidly growing programs or startups
• Experience in supporting fundraising and the development of new proposals is an advantage
• Experience with community mobilization and engagement
• Experience in establishing relationships and coordinating with government and traditional leaders
• Experience with community-based development and grants management
• Ability to train and manage teams effectively for quality implementation (by listening, advising, supporting, resolving conflicts, motivating, etc.)
• Proven skills and experience in successfully managing field teams