Area Support Manager Ukraine Odessa

Contract

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We are seeking an Area Support Manager to join our team in Odessa - Ukraine, The purpose of the role is to coordinate the support functions at a large Area Office and off-load the Area Manager on support functions.

Below is a summary of the role. Please download Job Description for further details.

What you will do:

• Line management for support staff such as Finance, HR & Admin and Logistics/ICT
• Member of the Area Management Team
• Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks, and donor/auditor requirements
• Provide input on operational support to the Area Plan of Action, and to coordinate and align operational support with program plans at Area level
• Responsible for ensuring quality support to project implementation
• Facilitate Area Support Budget, area-level budgets, including support cost
• Responsible for developing regular reports on Area level to Country Office and AM
• Responsible for implementation of new country-specific technical SOPs, guidelines and tools in Area (HR, Logistic/ICT, and Finance)
• Facilitate training for program staff on finance, logistics and HR procedures
• Responsible for technical capacity building of support staff (HR, Logistic/ICT, and Finance)

What you will bring:

• Experience from working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Fluency in English both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the Humanitarian context in Ukraine.
• Human resources management and logistics administration.
• Some experience working with donors and cooperation agencies is an asset.
• Budget management, monitoring, and follow-up on projects.
• Proven experience in using MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

What Makes This Position Attractive?

• The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. The organisation protects displaced people and supports them as they build a new future. The organisation began relief efforts after World War II, and today, works in both new and protracted crises across more than 40 countries.
• Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC Ukraine meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions.

What We Offer

• Duty station: Odessa - Ukraine
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Travel : up to 30%
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC salary scale, terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, 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.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• Learn more about NRC here and NRC Ukraine
• To apply as an internal candidate, please 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, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.