Area Manager Chad Iriba

Leadership

Overview

Lead and manage the Area Office for Eastern Chad to ensure effective humanitarian program implementation.

You have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior management or leadership role in international cooperation or humanitarian assistance.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal.
• University degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the humanitarian context in Chad and/or the Sahel region is a strong asset.
• Valid driving licence (required).
• Experience managing large, multi-site teams and delivering results under resource constraints.
• Experience with organisational transitions, start-up, or restructuring in fast-growing operations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of donor requirements and experience in proposal development and donor reporting.

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• contribute to building a safe environment for all

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

Background

As part of the implementation of the Country Operations and Cooperation Model (CO-OP 3.0), NRC Chad is reorganising its operational presence in eastern Chad to align its structure with the Country Office's geographical and operational priorities.

Under this model, an Area Office serves as the primary operational management hub, with delegated authority for programme implementation and oversight of support functions within a defined geographical area. In contrast, a Field Office is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of projects under the supervision of an Area Office and operates with a lighter management and support structure.

To align its organisational structure with this operating model, NRC Chad has decided to relocate its Area Office to Iriba and redesignate Adré as a Field Office. This transition is expected to be completed by September 2026.

The Area Manager will be based in Iriba to lead and manage the newly established Area Office for Eastern Chad, covering Wadi Fira and Ennedi Est prefectures (Iriba hub) and overseeing the Adré Field Office (Ouaddaï) through the Field Office Manager. This position carries full managerial responsibility for a team of 82 staff and a portfolio of NOK 102M across six Core Competencies.

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What we are looking for

As Area Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, cost-effective programme implementation and strong area-level management across Eastern Chad. Additionally, we are seeking a solid Area Manager with a strong understanding of Central and West Africa, ideally with solid negotiation skills and experience navigating the complexities of hardship locations.

What you will do

• Lead the operational implementation of the CO-OP 3.0 restructuring in Area Est, ensuring a smooth transition to the new structure by September 2026, including the activation of the Adré Field Office and the onboarding of the APM.
• Provide direct management and oversight to 6 direct reports: the APM (Iriba), FOM (Adré), Finance Officer, HAS Officer, HR & Admin Officer, and Coordo Logistique.
• Ensure effective remote management of the Adré Field Office through the FOM, including regular field visits and quality oversight.
• Represent NRC Area Est in all relevant coordination mechanisms — UN clusters, OCHA, UNHCR — as well as with government authorities in Wadi Fira, Ennedi Est, and Ouaddaï.
• Lead area-level needs assessment, emergency preparedness, and response planning in the context of the ongoing Sudan refugee crisis.
• Ensure the implementation of Minimum Standards for Safe and Inclusive Programming across all Area Est operations.
• Ensure all Area Est staff complete mandatory training on PSEA, anti-corruption, and child safeguarding, and serve as the reference point for case management in line with internal procedures.
• Ensure that all staff carry out performance and work development processes within the Area.

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What you will bring

1.Professional Competencies

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior management or leadership role in international cooperation or humanitarian assistance.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in area or country-level management, including oversight of multi-sector programmes and support functions.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal (required).
• University degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Administration, or a related field.

Context related skill,s knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of the humanitarian context in Chad and/or the Sahel region is a strong asset.
• Experience with organisational transitions, start-up, or restructuring in fast-growing operations is an advantage.
• Experience in capacity building and development of management teams in national staff-led structures.
• Experience managing large, multi-site teams and delivering results under resource constraints.
• Knowledge of donor requirements and experience in proposal development and donor reporting.
• Knowledge of Chadian Arabic and/or other local languages is an advantage.
• Valid driving licence (required).

2.Behavioural Competencies

• Handling insecure environments
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Communication with impact and respect
• Coping with change

Leadership profile

• Building meaningful relations
• Acting with integrity
• Empowering people
• Delivering results

What we offer

• Duty station: Iriba, Chad
• Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
• Salary&Benefits: Grade 10 on NRC’s salary scale
• 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.
• Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/
• Kindly send any questions about the application process to: [email protected]. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile.

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