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• Supervise effective, efficient and timely
  implementation of all projects according to agreed contracts, budgets,
  policies and in accordance with specific donor requirements
• Provide clear and coherent guidance to
  DRC’s multi-sectoral emergency and longer term support to refugees in West
  Nile.
• Prepare project work plans in accordance
  with annual planning and funding cycles with support from the technical
  coordinators and the Head of Programs;
• Ensure that relevant beneficiary data is
  collected, compiled, analysed and distributed and that relevant
  assessments are conducted in the project area;
• Provide regular internal and external
  reports, and other relevant information on programme activities, policy
  matters and external relations, based on agreed formats and schedules;
• Assist in implementation of DRC’s M&E
  plans for the projects
• Together with the Head of Programs,
  identify opportunities for new projects;
• Assist the Head of Program to plan and
  develop concept papers, budgets and project proposals;

• Supervise budgeting and project
  expenditures with assistance from Head of Support Services;
• Supervise human resources in the West Nile
  program. This includes further development of staff job descriptions,
  their training and monitoring, and recruitment;
• Implement and monitor (and where necessary
  revise) implementation of DRC administrative guidelines and -policies,
  safety– and security procedures, logistics support and other tasks
  associated with efficient day-to-day running of the operations;
• Be responsible for organisational
  development for the program, including staff assessments.

• Build and maintain close relations with
  all relevant stakeholders including the donor and UN agencies, officials
  of the Office of the Prime Minister, district- and sub-county authorities,
  other donor representatives, INGOs, NGOs and CBOs;
• Participate in the relevant sector
  coordination meetings in the field and ensure DRC’s inputs to development
  of assistance modalities that adheres to humanitarian principles and other
  international frameworks that DRC has subscribed to.
• Work in close consultation with the Head
  of Programs and Head of Finance and Administration, ensure correct and
  timely narrative and financial reporting to donor(s);
• Ensure effective coordination and
  visibility to the implementation of the projects with all humanitarian and
  development actors and relevant stakeholders.

• Work closely with the Country Director and
  Head of Programs, identify opportunities for new projects;
• Manage the assessments for emergency or
  longer term programming in existing or new project locations
• lead the planning and development of
  concept papers, budgets and project proposals with appropriate levels of
  support from country team;
• Ensure effective coordination and
  visibility of the implementation of the projects with all humanitarian and
  development actors and relevant stakeholders.

• Responsible for safety and security of DRC
  staff and assets in the country and member of the country’s incident
  management team (IMT).
• Ensure required security measures are
  adhered to by all staff, including upkeep of minimum operating safety
  standards and the security and evacuation plans.

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
  Council (DRC) Area Manager placement must hold a Masters’ Degree in
  Development studies, International relations, environment studies, or
  related subject with experience of protection of displaced persons
• A minimum of five years of experience of
  doing similar work in an NGO of which at least 2 years should be working
  as an In-charge of field offices.
• Demonstrated report writing skills, staff,
  and financial management;
• Experience of working with projects funded
  by bilateral and multilateral Donors and experience of working with UNHCR
  and other UN Agencies funded projects
• Broad knowledge and experience of refugee
  assistance program with experience of coordinating shelter/infrastructure,
  WASH and emergency livelihoods
• A positive attitude with ability to
  understand and work in a multicultural working environment is desirable.

• Striving for excellence:
  You focus on reaching results in a fast paced environment
• Collaborating: You lead
  initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging
  feedback.
• Taking the lead: You
  take ownership and initiative while setting high standards
• Communicating: You
  listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and
  persuasively
• Demonstrating integrity:
  You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

• A cover letter (1 page) in which you
  explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the
  qualities and qualifications criteria
• Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
  The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
  training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
  references.

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