Area Programme Manager West Ukraine Lviv
Oversee integrated programmes and represent NRC in Ukraine
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Overview
Oversee integrated programmes and represent NRC in Ukraine
You have:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience from a management position in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Core competency expertise
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Valid driver's license
- Knowledge of the context in Ukraine
- Knowledge of the local language would be preferable
- Experience from advocacy work
- Experience in program establishment, integrated programming or similar
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contracts.
As Area Programme Manager, you will be responsible for implementing integrated programmes and representing NRC at coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Manager. As Area Programme Manager, you will be a member of the Area Management Group.
Specific responsibilities
- Deputy AM when appointed.
- Responsible for the Core Competencies programmatic input to the contingency plan.
- Representation in Area level sectorial coordination, clusters and/or working groups.
- Contribute to development of programming in Western Ukraine.
- Contribute to sustainable programming and co-implementation and/or transition of implementation to partner organizations in the area.
- Coordination with Donors and other external stakeholders at the area level, in coordination with the AM.
- Contribute to planning and implementation of needs assessments, with Core Competency Specialists, including for new areas of operation.
- Work with Core Competency project managers to develop programmatic strategy for both emergency response and returns.
- Responsible for area-specific inputs to local strategies, including contingency plans and emergency plans.
- Responsible for holistic and integrated programme implementation, taking into consideration quality, cost efficiency, and targeting beneficiaries most in need.
- Coordinate with grants department to complete start-up, grants opening and grants closing meetings in area.
- Oversight of implementation of projects, including targets and budgets, in coordination with all project managers.
- Ensure that technical direction is followed up on and implemented by Core Competency project managers, in line with Core Competency specialists.
- Serve as link to M&E and Grants Department.
- Regular 1:1 meetings with direct line reports and completion of work and development plans for all direct reports.
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Generic professional competencies for this position:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience from a management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Core competency expertise
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Valid driver’s license
Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of the context in Ukraine
- Knowledge of the local language would be preferable
- Experience from advocacy work
- Experience in program establishment, integrated programming or similar
- Knowledge of establishing operations in complex and insecure environments
What We Offer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative
- 12 months fixed term contract
- Mid-management grade 9 in NRC's grade structure
- An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
- A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a time you managed a team in a challenging project? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your leadership and team management skills under pressure. | Focus on a specific challenge, describe your approach, the actions you took, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure effective coordination among different stakeholders? | This question assesses your coordination skills and ability to work collaboratively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ for successful program implementation in volatile contexts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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