Overview
The Area Manager is responsible for coordinating, managing, developing, and representing DRC programming in Tripolitania, ensuring operations align with DRC strategies and regulations.
Tasks Summary
- Participate in senior management team meetings.
- Represent DRC programs and operations in the area of responsibility.
- Act as the primary DRC representative in Tripolitania.
- Foster relationships with government authorities and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with the Country Director and Head of Program on advocacy efforts.
- Maintain working relationships with donors, organizations, and local counterparts.
- Line manage area support and program staff.
- Enable an effective team through result-oriented management.
- Coordinate with SMT and sector coordinators.
- Encourage a positive team spirit.
- Adapt DRC national strategy to local context.
- Provide guidance in program development and fundraising efforts.
- Provide analysis on context and humanitarian situation.
- Oversee project implementation.
- Facilitate donor visits and support fundraising.
- Ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, beneficiaries, and assets.
- Manage security incidents.
- Ensure adherence to DRC policies, procedures, and donor regulations.
- Promote compliance with safeguarding policies.
- Oversee logistical/procurement, HR/administration, finance, and office services.
- Lead recruitment of senior staff.
- Maintain oversight of proposal and concept note development.
- Act as overall budget holder for the area of responsibility.
- Ensure area offices comply with internal procedures and donor regulations.
- Comply with internal reporting requirements.
- Lead internal coordination mechanisms in the area of operation.
- Strengthen efforts to document the impact of DRC activities.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of Seven years of experience managing humanitarian and development programs with NGOs.
- Minimum 7-10 years' experience in relevant field overseeing humanitarian and development multi-sector, multi-donor programmes in complex and volatile environments.
- At least Five years in a senior management role, demonstrating leadership and strategic oversight.
Qualification Requirements
• Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., international development, social sciences, public administration, or related disciplines).
