Overview
The Field Manager position provides operational leadership and coordination of NRC’s activities at field sub-office level, ensuring efficient, secure, and accountable management of programmes and support functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Line management responsibilities for directly reporting staff, including performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, staff induction and development, and ensuring Duty of Care.
- Provide field-specific analysis and inputs on Area Office strategies.
- Lead and maintain effective communication, coordination, and collaboration with key external stakeholders at the field level.
- Represent NRC in any external stakeholder engagement at field-level.
- Ensure effective coordination and information flow between programme and support teams in the field office and with the Area Office.
- Responsible for field office resources, including procurement and asset management.
- Ensure timely, efficient, and quality implementation of operations at field level.
- Oversee security management in the field office, including access negotiations, risk assessments, and implementation of Humanitarian Access and Safety procedures.
- Ensure effective implementation of NRC’s duty of care and accountability mechanisms for staff and affected populations.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
- Manage and supervise field staff to ensure timely and quality programme implementation.
- Oversee day-to-day field operations for smooth and effective project delivery.
- Ensure execution of activities aligns with approved plans and timelines.
- Monitor progress against targets and ensure deliverables are achieved on schedule.
- Conduct regular site visits to assess performance, provide guidance, and address challenges.
- Prepare and submit timely, accurate field reports on progress and issues.
- Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including CRA, RRC, partners, authorities, and communities.
- Carry out any other tasks relevant to the role as delegated by the line manager.
Required Experience
- 2 to 3 years’ experience in a managerial role in humanitarian/recovery contexts
- Experience in complex and volatile humanitarian contexts
- Experience in coordination, inter-agency coordination, representation and facilitation
- Strong understanding of support functions (Finance, Logistics, HR, etc.) and programme implementation
