Area Manager

Job Information

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    Category West Africa Jobs
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    Posted On May 18 ,2020
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    Qualifications Bachelor's Degree
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    Employer Name Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Job Description

Job Responsibilities
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

  • In coordination with the HoSS, you will oversee administration (HR/Finance), logistics (Procurement, Supply) and support programme implementation.
  • Ensure that field teams are prepared to respond to emergencies and ensure the safety and security of DRC staff and assets in her/his area of responsibility.
  • Assist  the Programme Managers and follow-up on the technical departments field work

More especifically:
Management:

  • Provide, together with Head of Programmes DRC and DDG, coordination and integration of DRC activities in the area including, but not limited, to protection, emergency response, food security and WASH;
  • Direct line management of the non-programme staff (HR, Finance, Logistics & Procurement, and Safety)  based in Borno and Yobe States – including recruitment, coaching, capacity building and ensuring interdepartmental co-ordination;
  • Liaise and closely coordinate with the senior management team members based in Abuja, Yola and and fellow Area Managers in other states.
  • Encourage a positive, innovative and mutually supportive team spirit amongst the Borno and Yobe State teams.