Field Manager

WHO ARE WE?

We Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

Responsible for the management, implementation, and representation of DRC programming in Kunar province. S/he will actively normalize administration (HR/Finance), logistics (Procurement, Supply) and program implementation, ensure field teams are prepared to respond to emergencies and concurrently ensure the safety and security of DRC staff and assets. The field manager will assist the area manager in the program coordination and management follow-up of relevant managers in area office, promoting program integration while acting as a conduit and focal point for coordination in Herat.

Responsibilities:

Program Management and Development

• Provide leadership, coordination, and integration of DRC activities in the area including, but not limited, to protection, emergency response and livelihoods & empowerment.
• Monitor the progress of projects against work plans and provide appropriate support to project managers and staff to ensure that work plans are adjusted, as needed, and targets are met
• Analyze the specific local humanitarian context, needs, gaps and constraints and anticipate forthcoming movements and displacement-related trends, recommending appropriate adjustments to programme activities
• Encourage a positive, innovative, and mutually supportive team spirit amongst the team
• Lead the process of adapting DRC national strategy to the local context and circumstances, including the engagement strategy to gradually increase humanitarian access for DRC in the province.
• Monitor staff performance and conduct to ensure compliance with job requirements and DRC policies and values
• Be a driving force in terms of implementation, coordination and representing of DRC in the province, in close coordination & direction of area manager.
• Draft and present to the DRC area office regular analysis on the context and humanitarian situation in area of responsibility to inform future proposal development processes in the province and wider area.

Support Services

• Ensure necessary systems in procurement are followed according to DRC Operations Handbook.
• Ensure HR processes are completed in line with DRC guidelines and SOPs

Coordination/Representation

• Act as the main DRC representative in the area and attend all relevant forums/meetings including active participation in the OCT, ACBAR, PDC and line directorate meetings with the objective to strengthen DRC’s position in the area.
• In close coordination & guidance of area manager implement and regularly revise a DRC engagement strategy and acceptance in the province.
• Identify and build relationships with authorities and other relevant stakeholders in the area
• Accountability
• Guided by the DRC Programme and operations Handbooks, continuously monitor and suggest relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthen the effort to document the impact of DRC activities in the province and wider area.

Safety and Security

• Act as security manager in the field office ensuring adherence to security procedures and monitoring developments in the security situation.
• Actively support the country safety department to develop and regularly update the local security plan for area of responsibility.
• Be a member of and/or actively support the Crisis Management Team as and if requested.
• Develop and maintain a security focal persons’ network in his/her area of responsibility

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Ensure implemented projects follow DRC monitoring, evaluation and learning minimum operating procedures (MELMOP) and country M&E framework

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

• Minimum 7 years relevant professional work experience.
• At least two years’ experience in at least one sector, Emergency, protection, or economic recovery.
• At least 3 years in project management in both development and Humanitarian sectors
• Demonstrable experience in managing staff safety and Programme security in insecure environments.
• Strong proven experience in managing logistics, procurement, administrative and financial functions.

Education/qualifications:

• Bachelor/master’s degree in management or related field
• Program management and implementation related courses

Languages:

• English
• Pashto
• Dari

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply link below.  All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages), Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.