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Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Area Manager for the East Region in Afghanistan.

About the job

As Area Manager you are responsible for the management, implementation, development and representation of DRC programming and operations in Afghanistan east region in line with DRC leadership concept and the core competencies. You will actively normalize administration (HR/Finance), logistics (Procurement, Supply) and program implementation, ensure field teams are prepared to respond to emergencies, and concurrently ensure the safety and security of DRC staff and assets. You will assist in the program coordinators and managers' follow-up of technical departments' field work, promoting program integration while acting as a conduit and focal point for coordination.

Program Management and Development

  • Provide leadership, coordination, and integration of DRC activities in the area, including, but not limited, to protection, emergency response, livelihood, and Mine action projects.
  • Direct line management of the staff based in the east region, including recruitment, coaching, capacity building, and ensuring interdepartmental coordination in line with the DRC leadership concept.
  • Liaise and closely coordinate with the senior management team in Kabul ( DCD,HoP, TCs, TSs, HoSS..etc.) and fellow AMs in other regions
  • Ensure a rights-based approach to all DRC programming in his/her area of responsibility;
  • Encourage a positive, innovative, and mutually supportive team spirit amongst the team
  • Lead the process of adapting DRC national strategy to the local context and circumstances, including the engagement strategy to gradually increase humanitarian access for DRC in the area;
  • Be a driving force in terms of developing DRC's program in eastern Afghanistan and provide input to fundraising efforts, in coordination with the Programme Development Unit and the Country Director;
  • Actively support the Programme Development Unit and the Head of Program in the development and implementation of regional programs and approaches
  • Draft and present to the DRC country office regular analysis on the context and humanitarian situation in his/her area of responsibility to inform future proposal development processes in the area
  • Create and maintain a good work culture and office environment through motivating the team and ensuring that the staff are working in line with the DRC Core competences

Finance and Adminstration

  • Ensure budget spending is in accordance with the approved budget and plans for both support function and program activities allocated for the area
  • Provide budget monitoring, financial control in compliance with DRC country office requirements and as per the Operations Handbook;
  • Ensure necessary systems in procurement are followed according to DRC Operations Handbook

Coordination/Representation

  • Act as the primary DRC representative in the area and attend all relevant forums/meetings in the area;
  • Develop, implement and regularly revise a DRC engagement strategy and acceptance in the area;
  • Identify and build relationships with authorities and other relevant stakeholders in the area

Accountability

  • Guided by the DRC Programme and operations Handbooks, continuously monitor and suggest relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthen the effort to document the impact of DRC activities in the area

Safety and Security

  • Act as security focal point in the area, ensuring adherence to security procedures and monitoring developments in the security situation;
  • Actively support the country safety department to develop and regularly update the local security plan for his/her area of responsibility;
  • Be a member of and/or actively support the Crisis Management Team as required and if requested;
  • Develop and maintain a security focal persons' network in his/her area of responsibility

Partners management

  • Ensure partners are delivering their activities as per signed grant agreements and agreed plans and budgets.
  • Maintain a strong comunication and coordination with the partners in line with the DRC coordinating and Comunicating core competences.

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Ensure implemented projects are in compliance with DRC monitoring, evaluation, and learning minimum operating procedures (MELMOP) and country M&E framework

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have the following competencies:

  • Minimum 5 years relevant professional work experience at management level.
  • At least 3 years in dealing with displacement issues of both internally displaced, returnees and refugees
  • At least 3 years in project management
  • At least 3 years in representation and networking
  • Degree in management or social field
  • Program management and implementation related courses
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Ability to work in Pashto

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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 12 months

Level: Senior Management, E

Designation of Duty Station: Jalalabad, non-accompanied

Start date: 1 March

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

Application process

Applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 15 February

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

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