Overview

The Area Programme Manager is responsible for the quality and timely implementation of DRC’s programs in Hajjah, Saada and Hodieda, ensuring cross-cutting programmatic management in alignment with a cohesive programmatic vision for the area.

Tasks Summary

• Ensure efficient and effective systems for Project Cycle Management.
• Lead monthly program reviews for grants.
• Maintain oversight of monthly progress against project indicators.
• Ensure high-quality internal and donor programmatic reports are submitted.
• Ensure procurement plans and budget expenditure forecasts are updated.
• Support PMs and Team Leaders in project implementation and identifying integration opportunities.
• Identify risk areas to project delivery and coordinate solutions.
• Assure compliance with DRC standards and donor regulations.
• Ensure project kick-off and closure meetings are conducted.
• Ensure technical direction for implemented projects aligns with DRC strategies.
• Promote, support, and drive lessons learned and quality standards.
• Support project managers and Team Leaders in identifying technical capacity building needs.
• Ensure technical support is provided to field programs.
• Travel frequently to program sites for support, representation, and growth opportunities.
• Ensure projects have sufficient exit strategies.
• Contribute to planning and implementation of needs assessments.
• Maintain oversight of contextual changes.
• Coordinate with Country Office for proposal development.
• Lead narrative and budget development of proposals and concept notes.
• Develop programmatic strategies and contribute to Area Office planning.
• Directly supervise Sectoral Program Managers/Team Leaders.
• Ensure performance objectives and KPIs are established for direct reports.
• Provide constructive feedback and support performance management.
• Develop staff competence through recruitment, leadership, training, and coaching.
• Support PMs/TLs in ensuring sufficient staffing structures.
• Support PMs in operational aspects and liaise with Support functions.
• Represent DRC at coordination forums and meetings.
• Represent programmes in the North Area Office within the Area SMT.
• Develop rapport with Key Stakeholders.
• Assist Area Manager in conducting stakeholder analyses.
• Maintain high level of security awareness and adhere to safety regulations.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of program development and implementation experience in a volatile and complex humanitarian setting.
• Preference for candidate with technical program experience in one or more of DRC Yemen’s key sectors (Economic Recovery, Protection, CCCM/Shelter, WASH).
• Minimum 4 years in staff management in a highly operational INGO.
• Strong preference for demonstrated capacity building and coaching skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills – verbal and written.
• Strong understanding of donor compliance.
• Strategic thinker.
• Ability to adapt to complex and stressful working conditions.
• Willingness to follow security policies and procedures.
• High-level knowledge and practice with ERP, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., as well as data analysis.
• Ability/willingness to work with extremely tight deadlines and balance multiple tasks.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in relevant field of social science such as humanitarian action and development; or an additional 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu.