Area Manager

What we are looking for  

• The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality and cost-effective programme/project implementation within the designated geographical area
• Learn more about NRC’s operation in Afghanistan here.

What you will do  

The following is a brief description of the role:- 

• Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans
• Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and CC strategies 
• Represent NRC and networking on area level.
• Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based programmes in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies
• Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses
• Lead humanitarian access negotiations resulting in opening of new geographical areas
• Manage relationships with local authorities, communities and other humanitarian players in Herat and Badghis provinces.
• Advocate for increased humanitarian attention to the evolving situation in Herat and Badghis provinces.
• Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and CC strategies 

What you will bring  

Professional competencies  

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience from working as a Senior Manager in a    humanitarian/recovery context
• Bachelor degree in Management and Master degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Source: https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/requisitions/job/15796