Area Manager Sudan Darfur (Multiple Locations)

Background:

Sudan is experiencing violent urban warfare and civil unrest that erupted in April 2023, resulting in civilian casualties, new displacement of people and severe disruption of basic services. Set against the backdrop of a protracted economic crisis and pre-existing conflicts in expansive regions of the country, the latest escalation of hostilities has triggered a significant increase in humanitarian needs across the country. Sudan is now the largest displacement crisis in the world and is facing a catastrophic famine and ongoing urban displacement crisis.

What you will do:

The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure delivery of the NRC country strategy within their Area Office. NRC Sudan currently has operations across Sudan, and the AM role will focus on delivery of our programmes and interventions in their area of responsibility.

General Responsibilities:

1. Line management responsibilities for directly reporting staff. This includes the
   • Management for senior project staff and support functions (and Field Office Coordinators) in the area Responsible for key processes as workforce planning, recruitment, staff induction and development and ensure Duty of Care for own staff
   • Ensure overall security and safety of staff in the area
   • Ensure that capacity building is provided to all staff in the area
2. Implementation of projects (including master support budget and coordinating input for donor proposals and reports) in the area, in compliance with contractual commitments (i.e. quality, synergies, timeliness, use of resources) and aligned to regional and global strategies
3. Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans, including cash-based interventions and market-based programmes
4. Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and CC strategies
5. Represent NRC and networking on area level
6. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
7. Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
8. Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Specific responsibilities:

1. Develop and lead the Area Management Team
2. Ensure participation of displacement- and conflict-affected people in decision-making processes and accountability loops including them
3. Proactively manage relationships with local authorities and institutions in the area of responsibility, supporting local partners and engaging with local institutions and systems (markets, educational, security)
4. Support delivery of NRC Sudan’s country strategy, including on broader elements of using technology as well as local markets and service providers, protecting people in need, and systems engagement.
5. Develop an area programme that annually assists at least 500,000 people in humanitarian need and makes strategic positive impact beyond programme delivery (e.g. through capacity development, market change, policy advocacy, partnership advancement, humanitarian leadership)
6. Develop access protocols and engagement strategies to manage external relations and principled negotiations to enable a conducive and principled operating environment
7. Build a team culture of improvement and accountability
8. Ensure timely response to emergencies when NRC is best placed to respond.
9. Ensure that NRC Sudan is distinct from others in moving away from direct distributive approaches, positioned as a systems (food, local economy, non-formal education) enabler and supporter of local opportunities despite the evolving and fragmenting protection crisis.
10. Support the analysis of decentralized authority within the Area Office commensurate with the capacity growth of logistics, finance, and human resource functions.
11. Participation and representation of NRC in all relevant State and region-level coordination fora in relevant to that Area (A/HCT, A/ISCG, A/INGOF, etc.), and ensure that sectoral/thematic coordination is correctly delegated within the Area Management Team. Membership in the state-level INGO Forum Steering Committee is envisaged.

What you will bring:

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Experience in implementing and managing cash-based interventions and market-based programmes as well as partnerships with national NGOs
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge and active interest of the context in Sudan is desirable
• Knowledge of Arabic language or other local languages is desirable
• Experience with high-risk contexts, access constrained operating environments, and hardship duty stations with limited amenities
• Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style, including in remote modalities
• Creativity and open-ness to new ways of working
• Efficient and effective communication skills to influence power internally and externally

What we offer:

• Duty station: Multiple locations
• Contract: 12 Months (renewable based on funding and performance)
• Travel: 40% within targeted project locations
• Salary/benefits: Grade 10 (either international/mobile or national/resident).
• 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.

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Important information about the application process

• For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email 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.
• Applicants who do not fill in the required information will not be considered for the role.
• 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.
• Mandatory to submit the below when applying:
  • Your most updated English CV and remove all previous outdated CVs.
  • Your most updated Cover Letter
  • Do not attach certificates or any other documents from the two mentioned above.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• This position is open for all nationalities including national candidates.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email esa.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

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.

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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.
• Learn more about NRC
• Learn more about Sudan

Organization context

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH