Area Programme Manager Chad Iriba
Overview
The Area Programme Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of programmes in their area of operation and represents NRC at programme coordination forums.
Key Responsibilities
- Line management responsibilities for directly reporting staff, including performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, staff induction and development, and ensuring Duty of Care.
- Support to integrated programming, coordination and technical quality across Core Competencies, including Project Cycle Management, monitoring and evaluation, and oversight of needs assessments, studies and evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with donor standards, grant management and regular reporting, identify financing opportunities and contribute to the area's financing strategy and forecast.
- Contribute to the management of grants and BPO allocations, and ensure appropriate frameworks for programme and financial audit.
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders, and represent NRC in relevant coordination forums.
- Promote the rights of IDPs and returnees in line with NRC's advocacy strategy.
- Lead engagement with humanitarian access authorities and provincial administration to secure and maintain movement and programme authorisations.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
Required Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior-level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Experience with response to emergencies. Documented results related to the position's responsibilities. Knowledge and skills in market analysis, cash-based interventions and market-based programmes. Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
Qualifications
Master's degree in social/economic sciences, development or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree in the above with a minimum of 5 years' working experience.