Area Manager North-East Ukraine Kharkiv

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What we are looking for

Experience from working on country or area management or general managerial positions in a humanitarian, recovery, complex and volatile contexts.

Experience with scale up processes and working in Ukraine and knowledge of context. Leadership experience - managing people performance and development as well as managing resources to optimise results.

What you will be doing

The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality, cost-effective and timely programme/project implementation within the designated geographical area. 

Key responsibilities 

Member of the Country Management Group (CMG) and will provide area specific input on CC strategies, Country Strategy and Plan of Action.

Implementation of projects (including master support budget and coordinating input for donor proposals and reports) in the area, in compliance with contractual commitments (. quality, synergies, timeliness, use of resources) and aligned to regional and global strategies.

Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and CC strategies.

Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans for in kind assistance and cash-based interventions and market-based programmes.

Organize grants opening and closure meetings at area level making sure projects are operationalized with work plans on timely delivery.

Lead on partnerships approach in the area level.

Responsible for compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.

Line management and capacity building to all staff in the area as well as ensure overall security and safety of staff in the area.

Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

Represent NRC and networking on area level. Ensure the establishment of good relationship with key international and national stakeholders in the area, including local and regional authorities.

What you will bring

Minimum 3 years of experience from working on country or area management or general managerial positions in a humanitarian, recovery, complex and volatile contexts.

Leadership experience - managing people performance and development as well as managing resources to optimise results.

Experience working in Ukraine and knowledge of context. 

Experience with scale up processes.

Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

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What we offer

Duty station: Kyiv Ukraine

Contract: 24 months with possible extension.

Travel: Up to 30% 

Salary/benefits: Grade 10 on NRC's grading structure.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process

We invite applications from all interested candidates. 

Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.

When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.

Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.

Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

 to see NRC in action.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts

join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility

be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity