Area Support Manager North Afghanistan (National Position - Internal applicants Only)

Coordinate support functions for a humanitarian area office in Northern Afghanistan.

This opening expired 3 years ago. Do not try to apply for this job.

NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council

Open positions at NRC

Mazar-i-sharif (Afghanistan)

Admin

Show advice for this position

Application deadline 3 years ago: Friday 30 Jun 2023 at 18:50 UTC

Open application form

Overview

Coordinate support functions for a humanitarian area office in Northern Afghanistan.

You have:

University Degree in management & administration or other relevant educational qualifications
Experience working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
Solid knowledge of HR, Finance and Logistics routines in a humanitarian context
Experience in the implementation of humanitarian projects/programs
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Behavioral competencies in Managing resources to optimize results; Managing performance and development; Analyzing; Handling insecure environments; Empowering and building trust; Strategic thinking

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 8 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 8 (NRC) contracts.

AI Application Assistant: Maximize your UN job search.

AI Application Assistant

Details

Background/Context

Afghanistan is divided into regions and provinces. In the Northern region, there are 9 provinces. Out of the 9 provinces, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is working in 4 provinces of Kunduz, Balkh, Faryab and Sar-e-Pul. NRC has its Area Office located in Balkh province with field offices in Kunduz, Faryab and Sar-e-Pul provinces. In the four provinces, NRC is assisting displaced populations (IDPs, returnees, refugees) who have been displaced due to various factors with programmes in Shelter, WASH, Education, Food security and livelihoods, Camp management and Protection and Information Counseling and Legal assistance.

The area Support Manager will be part of the Area team seated in Balkh (Mazar Area office) overseeing support functions in all 4 offices in the Northern region.

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Area Support Manager is to coordinate the support functions at a large Area Office and off-load the Area Manager on support functions.

The following is a brief description of the role.

Specific responsibilities

Facilitate the development and implementation of the learning and development calendar.
Ensure the sensitization and capacity building of all staff on all rules, regulations, routines, policies, and SoPs.
Responsible for corruption mapping and mitigation practices and procedures at the area level.
Ensure adequate and fit-for-purpose support strategy rooted in staff capacity development.
Ensure an enabling environment and support systems for the implementation of cash-based interventions and market-based programs, including multi-purpose cash assistance, and emergency cash responses.
Development necessary support SOPs
Contribute to facilitating access to program operations.

Competencies

University Degree in management & administration or other relevant educational qualifications
Experience working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
Solid knowledge of HR, Finance and Logistics routines in a humanitarian context
Experience in the implementation of humanitarian projects/programs
Excellent communication skills
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Behavioral competencies in Managing resources to optimize results; Managing performance and development; Analyzing; Handling insecure environments; Empowering and building trust; Strategic thinking

Find full Job Description Area Support Manager Afghanistan.pdf

Publication closing - Friday 30th June 2023

What we offer:

Grade 8 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

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

This is a National Opportunity for Internal Candidates Only** To apply as an internal candidate, click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site

**Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience in your application**

Apply now

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage resources to optimize results in a challenging situation?	This question assesses your ability to effectively utilize resources under pressure.	Provide a specific example highlighting your strategic management skills and positive outcomes.
How do you ensure effective communication across multiple teams in different locations?	The interviewer wants to know your communication strategies and their effectiveness in a humanitarian context.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to develop and implement a capacity-building program.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach corruption mapping and mitigation in a humanitarian project?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to ensure the successful implementation of cash-based interventions?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.