Support Manager at Norwegian Refugee Council

Application Deadline: 11-11-2016

Description

The purpose of the Support Manager position is to ensure that all support functions are providing high quality and efficient support programme implementation in the specific Area.

Job description
Generic Responsibilities:
Line management for Coordinators such as Finance, HR & Admin and Logistics (incl. ICT)
Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements
Facilitate the support function`s strategic input to the development of the strategy and Plan of Action at Area level
Provide input on operational support in proposal development, and to coordinate and align operational support with programme plans
Responsible for ensuring quality support to project implementation.
Facilitate the Area Support Master Budget, Area level budgets and contribute to BPO development, including assess and monitor costs and resource allocation needs
Responsible for the strategic development of Area structures, technical systems, human resource capacity and allocation
Responsible for development of new Area specific technical SOPs, guidelines and tools
Responsible for organizational learning related to programme support at Area level
Responsible for technical capacity building of support staff

Specific Responsibilities:
Member of the Area Management Group (AMG)
Implement NRC’s financial, HR, administration and logistics systems, routines and procedures
Responsible for corruption mapping and mitigation practices and procedures in the programme;
Ensure adequate and fit-for-purpose support strategy rooted in national staff capacity development;
Ensure that all rules, regulations, routines, procedures, SOPs are accessible to and known by all staff;
Responsible for monthly closure and posting of monthly expenditure on time
Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows
Maintain overview donors’ requirement and deadlines

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies:
Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Allocation of resources and costs expertise
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Valid driver’s license

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of the context in Tanzania/East Africa
Fluency in French or Kirundi is an advantage
Experience with start-up of new country or area operations.
Experience with the use ICT software to develop proposals, budgets, work plans, and monitoring and evaluation tools.
Experience in training and capacity building of teams and staff
Personal qualities

Behavioral competencies:
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies and the following are essential for this position:

Strategic thinking
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Managing resources to optimize results
Coping with Change

We offer
Duty station: Kibondo, Tanzania
Commencement: ASAP

Contract duration: 12 months contract with possibility of extension.

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for NRC Tanzania.

Miscellaneous info
Travel: Some travelling must be expected

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