Area Manager

DRC Lebanon is looking for an Area Manager with the following qualifications and whose responsibilities outlined below. 

 

The Area Manager (AM) reports to the Country Director and is responsible for the coordination, management, development and representation of DRC programming in the area of operation.  S/he will oversee program implementation according to DRC strategies in Lebanon and ensure that operations are implemented within DRC’s regulations, procedures, guidelines and strategy; enable a productive and accountable relationship with beneficiaries, communities’ leaders/representatives, relevant governmental authorities, National and International NGOs and UN Agencies in their AoR. The AM is the DRC’s primary representative with relevant actors in the area of operation; s/he is the line manager for all staff with area responsibilities and s/he is responsible for ensuring a result oriented team. The incumbent will also ensure a safe environment for DRC staff, beneficiaries and assets through a proactive-acceptance approach using DRC’s security framework.  

 

The Danish Refugee Council has worked in Lebanon since September 2004, and the programs have followed the country’s needs and progress. The main focus of today’s efforts in Lebanon is to help the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, who have fled across the border to find protection from the conflict in their homeland. DRC is simultaneously maintaining the efforts toward the vulnerable groups of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, as well as supporting vulnerable communities of Lebanese who are hosting refugees.  

For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.ngo 

 

Representation and Coordination  

Act as the primary DRC representative in the area of operation and attend all relevant fora/meetings in order to strengthen DRC’s position in the area, including government authorities, relevant stakeholders; 

Foster relationships with Government authorities and other relevant stakeholders in the area of operation also through frequent visits to projects sites; 

Maintain close working relationships with donors, national and international organizations and local counterparts in their AoR.

 

Line manage area support and program staff (Operations Manager, Program Manager, Safety, and Reporting managers/officers) ensuring inter-department co-ordination; 

Closely coordinate with the senior management team based in Beirut ensuring regular information flows ;  

Lead the process of adapting DRC national strategy to the local context and circumstances in coordination with the Area Programme Manager; 

Provide regular analysis on the context and humanitarian situation in the area for the development of project proposals and safety assessments. 

 

Safety and Security                        

Ensure a safe and secure environment for DRC staff, beneficiaries and assets by ensuring the local security procedures are up to date and SOPs are being followed in line with the SMP and DRC policy, promoting regular staff training, providing safety and security analysis, recommendations and follows-ups.   

 

Accountability 

Ensure overall provision of and adherence to DRC policies, procedures, guidelines, systems and standard practices, including commitments under the HAF; 

 

Provide leadership in overseeing of all logistical/procurement, HR/administration and office services activities and ensure their timely/efficient delivering.  

 

Comply with internal reporting requirements, contribute to, and provide quality assurance of external reports from area of operation; 

 

About you 

Essential 

 

Desirable 

Experience working with the region 

Proficiency in Arabic 

Experience in livelihoods, housing/infrastructure, protection, direct assistance and relief  

Experience in security and safety management in highly dynamic security environments  

 

An interesting job in one of the best NGO’s in the world. DRC will offer the successful applicant a 12 months contract, renewable based on performance and funding. You must be available to start work from 1st of January 2017 and be willing and able to work in one of DRC field locations. 

 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates and Nationals; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at levelA12 for Expats and Level F for Nationals.[r1]  Qualified national staff are strongly encouraged to apply.  

 

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). 

 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo and find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. 

 

 

Applications close 31st of December 2016. The interviews are expected to take place on rolling basis.