Area Programme Manger

Area Programme Manger

DRC Sudan

DRC has been present in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Kassala, and Khartoum states. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

About the job
The overall purpose of the job:

• Develop and manage DRC area programming centered around strengthening of protection and resilience for displaced populations, centered on protection and cash approaches. Displaced populations include internally displaced persons (IDPs), host families, host communities, and refugees.
• Provide vision, leadership, and direction to the DRC humanitarian team and oversee the administration and implementation of the area project grants and teams.
• Represent DRC in relevant humanitarian coordination fora, engaging with UN & INGO counterparts and proactively seeking to shape agendas aligned with DRC and humanitarian priorities.
• Provide vision, leadership, and direction to DRC humanitarian team and oversee the implementation of the area projects and project teams
• Support the Area Manager in ensuring strategic programming coherent with DRC’s operational platforms, coordinating DRC’s programme development.
• Strengthen DRC’s programme quality, standards, and learning, and enforcing DRC’s accountability and M&E.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of DRC area portfolio
• Implementation of DRC Project Cycle Management
• Strategy and funding development and resource mobilization
• Advocacy, coordination and representation
• As Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead on the planning and kick-off of new projects in the area (Project Planning, Kick-off meetings, Project Implementation Plans development, etc.)
• Provide daily support to sectoral managers and team leaders to implement their activities on time, scope, and budget
• Oversee programme quality of current and proposed projects, participate in drafting relevant SOPs to facilitate implementation, and provide direct support to sector managers and team leaders to improve program quality
• Ensure programmatic positions are staffed and projects are on track
• Provide backstopping and training to Managers and Team Leaders on project reporting
• Develop clear lines of communication between project staff and partners
• Develop tools and processes to capture, share, and incorporate lessons learned and best practices to inform and enhance the quality of programming

• Lead on the rollout and implementation of DRC Project Cycle Management tools
• Provide mentoring to Sectoral Managers and Team leaders on the implementation of DRC Project Cycle Management phases and tools

• Regularly provide updates to the Area Manager, HoP and TCs on needs evolution in the area, results of assessment, and engagement with external stakeholders to inform project design
• At area level, in coordination with the Head of Programme and Area Manager, lead the consolidation of inputs for proposal development
• At the area level, lead the process of adapting DRC national strategy to the local context

• Represent DRC and articulate the key advocacy points in the relevant clusters and external engagement fora
• Ensure a coordinated approach to the humanitarian response, geographically and by sector
• Represent DRC to relevant national authorities as delegated by the Area Manager
• Represent DRC in external fora as delegated by the Area Manager

• Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility
• Accountable for making significant decisions on programme implementation.
• Accountable for people management of direct reports.
• Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, SOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC

Roles reporting to this position: Area Sectoral Managers and/or Sectoral Team Leaders, partnership officer

Reports to: Area Manager

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 5 years` experience in a project/program management role involving responsibility for developing new and successful proposals and at least 3 years’ experience with people management. Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Skills and experience in project/program planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting, review and evaluation
• Skills in fundraising, budget management and donor reporting/ accountability/ compliance
• Experience in working in complex emergencies or challenging security settings and within security management frameworks. Calm and diplomatic.
• Experience in capacity building of staff and local partners
• Ability to produce timely project proposals and high-quality reports

Education:
Master's degree in Social Sciences, Law, International Relations, Civil/Water Engineering, or other relevant subjects related to Humanitarian Assistance.

Formal training (all level) from a recognized institution on Emergency Response is an advantage

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer
Contract length: 12 Months

Level: F manager

Salary range: 2,425-2,730
Location: Gadaref

Expected Start date: ASAP

Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the Apply button.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

Applications close: 29/10/2024

Need further information?
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org

Department: , Nairobi

Location: Gadaref