Area Manager

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly Area Manager.

Overall purpose of the role

The Area Manager is responsible for the coordination, management, development and representation of DRC programming in Borno State – Nigeria. The role is a key position for DRC Borno and Yobe State. The position is a full member of the extended senior management team. S/he is expected to be able to work independently under the authority delegated by the Country Director, bring solid management and leadership skills to the job, and the ability to engage and represent DRC with local authorities and other stakeholders. The post will be based in Maiduguri –Borno State – with frequent and extended trips to Damaturu. ideally 80% Maiduguri and 20% Damaturu. The Area Manager is also expected to travel to the deep field offices that includes Mafa, Ngala and Bama – occasionally.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Management: Provide, coordination and integration, together with the HoPs DRC, DDG and other senior staff, of DRC activities in the area including, but not limited, to protection, emergency response, food security and WASH;
• Representation: Act as the main DRC representative in the Borno and Yobe States and attend all relevant forums/meetings including active participation in the Humanitarian Regional Team (HRT) with the objective to strengthen DRC's position in the area; as well as Develop, implement and regularly revise a DRC engagement strategy and acceptance in the area;
• Safety and Security: Ensure adherence to security procedures and monitoring developments in the security situation;
• Finance and Administration: Provide budget monitoring of assigned budgets, financial control in compliance with DRC country office requirements and as per the Operations Handbook;
• Reporting: Ensure compliance with internal reporting requirements and participate in the DRC internal coordination mechanisms as required.
• Accountability: Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and suggest relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthen the effort to document the impact of DRC activities in the area.

Requirements

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a high degree of responsibility, flexibility and understanding of complex organizational charts as well as you have a character that can motivate and encourage a positive team spirit. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ professional work experience within international humanitarian/development work;
• Good understanding of displacement issues of both internally displaced and refugees and related international standards/frameworks;
• Solid project management experience;
• Extensive experience in representation and networking;
• Excellent negotiation, advocacy and communication skills;

• Experience or knowledge of the NE Nigerian context;

Education:

• University degree in International Relations, Management, Human Rights, Social Science or related field;

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC' five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC's vision and values.

We Offer

Contract: 1 year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and Performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for expatriate staff. This position is under Employment band M.E level 2

Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno state

Designation of Duty Station:  Unaccompagnied/non-family duty station

Availability: 1st of December 2019 or earliest hereafter.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Zeljko Toncic (cd-nigeria@drc.ngo).

Application process

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under vacancies no later than 4th October 2019.

DRC as an employer 

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development