DRC Area Manager Jobs in South Sudan
Overall purpose of the role:
The Area Manager has the overall responsibility for the strategic leadership, direction, reputation and execution of DRC’s multi-sector response in Bentiu. The Area Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships and communication with donors and UN agencies in the field as well as partner NGOs and government agencies operating in the area.
Reporting to the Country Director, the Area Manager is the direct supervisor of an international and national team of operational staff who in turn oversee large teams of international and national programme and support staff.
The Area Manager provides support and guidance to project teams on project cycle management, budget management and operational functions, including finance, HR, administration, logistics and procurement. In addition, The Area Manager provides leadership to ensure the successful implementation of all projects, with the support of the country-wide Technical Coordinators and constantly monitors the context to ensure programing is relevant and responsive to priority needs.
In this capacity, the Area Manager is also responsible for representing DRC publicly at the field level, including in coordination fora, with other agencies and with donors, and for providing the direct link in communications between DRC’s Bentiu and Juba offices, seeking Juba program direction and input on important programmatic and operational issues in a timely manner.
Finally, it is essential that the AM provides strong oversight of security management of the Bentiu team and ensures all safety and security measures, including contingency plans and standard operating procedures, are in place and well understood and observed by all staff.
Responsibilities:
As the most senior manager for the Bentiu area office, the Area Manager has the following responsibilities:
Coordination/Representation
Actively participate and represent DRC in coordination meetings with UN agencies, UNMISS and coordination meetings with NGO colleagues, local authorities and other stakeholders.
Liaise with partners, local authorities, and local communities whenever it serves the objectives of the programs
Engage with other agencies to promote better coordination and partnership
Identify gaps in service provision to IDPs, proactively referring those gaps to relevant forums or advocating with government authorities or humanitarian partners for additional support
Programme Management
Oversee the overall portfolio to ensure timely spending and quality implementation of activities
Promote the effective and efficient use of program funding and project impact through programme integration
Facilitate area office technical staff have routine interaction with Technical Coordinators in Juba to ensure program quality
With the support of MEAL staff, monitor the implementation of projects, support research and learning initiatives and ensure the execution of evidence-based improvement plans
Contribute to the strategic direction of the DRC programs, in close collaboration with the Technical Coordinators in line with the DRC platforms, for instance, initiating strategy planning meetings at field level, and supporting development of corresponding strategic documents
Maintain regular interaction and consultations with other DRC Area Managers to promote synergy and cross learning among DRC teams and projects in other program areas of the country.
Coordinate the development for emergency response plans in coordination with the country wide Emergency Manager in case of additional large-scale emergencies.
Support program staff to create synergies between sectors and cultivate an atmosphere of trust for the creation and delivery of high quality, effective and accountable programming.
Continuously monitor programme quality and develop relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthen the effort to document the impact of activities and DRC presence
Develop growth strategy detailing sectorial opportunities and geographical demarcations for future growth.
Support adherence to key humanitarian and sectors standards.
Finance and Administration
Develop and maintain an annual area-level master budget for DRC support costs and staff.
In collaboration with the Juba-based HR and Administrative Manager and the Finance Manager supervise locally-based finance and administration staff ensuring processes are conducted in alignment with DRC policies and Operations handbook
Work with Supply Chain team (Country Office and Roving Manager) to ensure timely procurement, delivery and payment of project supplies and to resolve problems and delays
Ensure full compliance with DRC and donor financial guidelines and policies while managing the projects
Human Resources
In collaboration with the Juba-based HR and Administrative Manager, support site-level recruitment processes and ensure that relevant staffing structures are in place, are reflective of appropriate gender balance, and promote opportunities for nationalization.
Ensure there is a clear staff retention and succession plan in place, especially for local staff
Promote professional development by identifying training and capacity building opportunities.
Ensure staff are well versed on DRC’s Code of Conduct, accountability, respectful dialogue with the refugees and host communities, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
Collaborate with the Juba Human Resources Department to ensure staff performance plans and evaluations are conducted on a regular basis
Logistics and Procurement
Effective supervision of the Supply Chain team.
Review and monitor site-specific procurement plans for each project
Ensure warehousing inventories are accurate and supplies are stored safely
Monitor project-specific distribution plans to ensure that supplies are received and delivered in a timely manner
Ensure the observance of DRC procurement, logistics, fleet, warehousing and asset management procedures procurement and also full compliance with Donor regulations and policies and standards
Experience and technical competencies:
A minimum 5 years of proven experience managing humanitarian programmes and operations in complex environments.
Field experience and broad knowledge of characteristics relevant to conflict-affected or post-conflict contexts, and specific operational experience with refugee emergency and recovery programming within a host community.
Experience in programme management including budget holder oversight, programme implementation and staff management
Experience of coordinating activities across sectors
6 or more years experience in HR staff management of both international and national staff in challenging environments
Proven experience of capacity building and training, including preparation of materials and facilitation and roll out of a training plan
Proven experience of financial management and use of financial tracking tools.
Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication and ease in managing a multi-ethnic team
Good team leadership and conflict resolution skills, consensus team building, and adaptability
Experience delivering programmes to tight deadlines
Good computer and IT skills and strong communication and writing skills
Ability and willingness to work in remote and isolated location with ever changing security scenarios
Desirable Qualifications
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of guidance and supervision.
Experience working in security-sensitive environments and enforcement of team security protocols is an asset.
Experience with Protection, CCCM, Shelter and Settlements, Humanitarian Disarmament & Peacebuilding and/or Economic Recovery programming is an asset.
Education:
A university degree in a related subject
A post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience is desired;
Languages:
English
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; DRC Area Manager Jobs in South Sudan
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