Area Manager Iraq Baghdad

NRC Iraq is looking for an Area Manager to join the South-Central Area Office. The role holder will be responsible for ensuring high-quality and cost-effective programme/project implementation in the area which covers Baghdad, Tuz and Ramadi in Iraq. 

**Please note for this role, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Iraq. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. **

What You Will Do

• Line management for senior project staff, support functions and Field Office Coordinators in the area. 
• Member of the Country Management Group (CMG) working closely with the Country Director 
• Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
• Provide area specific input on Core Competency strategies, Country Strategy, and Implementation Plans
• Organise grants opening and closure meetings at area level.
• Implementation of projects (including master support budget and coordinating input for donor proposals and reports) in the area, in compliance with contractual commitments (i.e. quality, synergies, timeliness, and effective use of resources) aligned to NRC strategies.
• Assess needs and inform the country office of emergency interventions that NRC could consider for People in Need.
• Represent NRC in line with the CO strategies and NRC’s mandate.
• Ensure overall security and safety of staff in the area working closely with the HSS Manager
• Work closely with the Advocacy team to promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the organisations mandate and the advocacy strategy.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Bachelor’s university degree.
• Good communication and listening skills demonstrating an inclusive approach.  Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile and able to demonstrate innovative ways of working to achieve maximum potential of the team.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal 
• Knowledge of the context in Baghdad and the southern regions of operations but not excluding the regional implications and potential impact 
• Knowledge of the local language Arabic and Kurdish preferred.
• Experience with managing organisational restructure and change management.
• Culturally sensitive and understand conflict dynamics in the context.

What We Offer

• Baghdad, Iraq duty station.
• Until 31^st December (Renewable, NRC Contracts run Jan- Dec yearly pending funding and performance).
• 35%  travel, approximately 
• Senior Grade 10 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Please note for this role, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Iraq. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process

• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your employment history, experience, responsibilities, and education in your application. Please ensure you attach your academic and professional certifications.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• For any queries, please email us at [email protected] with “Area Manager-Baghdad” as the subject line.

Why NRC?

• The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
• Learn more about NRC’s operations in Iraq here.
• Watch this short video to see NRC in action.
• Learn more about NRC.