Overview
The Area Programme Manager provides support to the Area Manager in the overall management and oversight of the Rohingya refugee response programme in Cox’s Bazar, ensuring quality programme performance and alignment with technical and programme management standards.
Tasks Summary
- Develop programmatic strategy and integration across the area operation.
- Strengthen partnership with local and community-based organizations.
- Ensure strategic program planning in line with response shifts and priorities.
- Develop policies, processes and standards within respective areas.
- Deliver inputs to program strategy and identify opportunities for new projects.
- Lead assessments for emergency or longer-term programming.
- Contribute to and/or lead on the development of concept papers, budgets and proposals.
- Coordinate project preparation at the area level.
- Ensure the incorporation of on-going context analysis and scenario planning.
- Support the development of technical strategies.
- Lead and manage program staff.
- Identify and develop capacity development support to program teams.
- Provide clear guidance and support to all program staff.
- Support Sector Managers in ensuring timely, high-quality project implementation.
- Ensure adherence to DRC’s Project Cycle Management (PCM) standards.
- Support programme managers in developing programme budgets.
- Assist in updating project monitoring tools and forecasting plans.
- Develop and modify/adapt program management tools as needed.
- Ensure financial management of all programs budget.
- Implement and oversee DRC administrative guidelines and policies.
- Support programs in adapting program approaches for areas of reduced humanitarian access.
- Support programs in the establishment and management of responsible partnership.
- Regular coordination with Technical Coordinators.
- Support the MEAL team in developing and managing MEAL plans.
- Ensure quality control processes and tools are developed.
- Support the team in developing monthly, Quarterly and final donors report.
- Ensure programs' records are up to date.
- Ensure that relevant beneficiary data is collected, compiled, analyzed and distributed.
- Increase the visibility and credibility of DRC’s program in the area.
- Maintain close relations with all relevant stakeholders.
- Represent DRC in donor visits and following up on Sector meetings.
- Ensure effective coordination and visibility of project implementation.
- Coordinate with Area Manager, HoP and Technical Coordinators to agree key messages for advocacy.
- Represent and be focal point for Consortium engagement.
- Represent DRC in Cox’s Bazar INGOs TL meetings, NGO Platform, Emergency Sub Committee meetings and other relevant Rohingya Response forums.
- Represent DRC with relevant partners and strengthen relationships with implementing partners and local authorities.
- Comply with all global and location-specific safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Experience Requirements
- At least 5 years' experience in relevant field.
- At least 4 years' experience with people management, grants and program management, preferably in Emergency Programming, Protection, or Economic Recovery programs, Shelter CCCCM and Site Development.
- Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management.
- Experience with effectively coordinating with national partners, local/government authorities, NGO partners, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
Qualification Requirements
• Master's degree in political science, international development, economics, social science, agriculture or any other relevant field.
