Area Manager Moldova Chisinau

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 10 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 10 (NRC) contracts.

NRC Moldova started the operation in March 2022 implementing humanitarian programs in Moldova and Romania. In 2023 NRC Moldova will move to long term programming focus on durable solutions for refugees and social cohesion with host community including livelihood programs for both refugees and host community. NRC Moldova has multimillion, multi-donor portfolio that will need to be consolidated in 2023-2024.

Area Manager will lead the program implementation and local stakeholder engagement in Moldova and Romania where NRC is implementing the programs with a hybrid modality that includes partners and direct implementation. NRC Moldova aim to increase and develop the partnership approach in the next few years adopting innovative models of partnership with local actors.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and values guide our actions and relationships.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

• Enable and ensure the participation of NRC in cash-based coordination platforms.

• Lead program implementation with partners

• Lead program implementation and being main budget holder for program activities

• Actively contribute to organizational development and structural changes (both within and beyond the Area Office) to account for growth and adapt to contextual changes.
• Oversee and ensure the implementation of sound and balanced risk management practices, with due consideration for the principle of Duty of Care.
• Ensure programmes in the area are implemented in accordance with relevant (country/regional/global) strategies, donor rules & regulations and NRC policies & procedures, including but not limited to the Project Cycle Management framework, HR Handbook, Logistics Handbook, etc.

• Ensure all of NRC’s activities in the geographical area of operation are implemented in line with NRC’s Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) policy.

• Continuously promote a positive and collaborative working environment characterized by high levels of trust and respect, with due consideration for staff care and wellbeing.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Strong team player and goal oriented
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Russian or Romanian is strong add value

What we will offer:

• Duty Station: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova (also covering Romania)
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension subject to funding availability)
• Travel:20%
• Salary: Grade 10 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

NRC is very grateful to those who have responded thus far and continue to heed to our calls for support. This is going a long way in addressing the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns currently affecting the people of Ukraine.

For any questions pertaining to this role please write to [email protected] with the "Job Title" as the subject line.

Due to the large volume of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications should be submitted in English.