Overview
The Area Operations Manager leads the day-to-day operational oversight of the designated Area Office, coordinating programme implementation and ensuring compliant, high-quality support services to achieve key programme objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Organise grants opening and closure meetings for the area office.
- Represent the organisation externally at the local level and build professional networks.
- Contribute to assessments for new areas of operation and develop program strategies.
- Contextualize, adapt and implement SOPs and procedures.
- Ensure work and development plans are completed and performance feedback sessions are conducted.
- Ensure NRC’s data collection systems are in place and information is properly stored/shared.
- Coordinate area specific periodic reporting and provide analysis.
- Carry out any other tasks relevant to the area office as delegated by the line manager.
Required Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a Senior Project and team Management role, preferably within a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Experience in implementing and managing cash-based interventions and market-based programmes.
- Knowledge of the context in DR Congo.
- Experience with start-up, exit or similar.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in political sciences, Social Studies, Business Administration, or any other relevant field.
