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Area Manager

CONTRACT

September 27, 2024

DepartmentUkraine

WorkplaceKharkiv

Contract TypeExpatriate or national contract

Posted27 Sep 2024

Expires10 Oct 2024

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a highly qualified Area Manager to support the its activities in East Ukraine. The Area Manager will directly support the management of DRC activities and teams in Kharkiv and Sloviansk as well as deployment of emergency response teams.
About the job
This role has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to base operations.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Leads area activities and create results which impacts the area thought the direct management of the Area Programme Manager, Area Support Services Manager, Safety Manager and Sloviansk Base Manager
Enables and oversees the implementation of policies or activities of short-term and operational nature within the area of operation
Enables a productive and accountable relationship with beneficiaries, communities’ leaders, representatives, relevant governmental authorities, NGOs, and UN Agencies

About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have previous area management experience in complex and volatile environment with a minimum of 5 years experience overseeing humanitarian and early recovery multi-sector, multi-donor programmes.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required

At least 5 years' experience in people management
Strong leadership skills and a competence in people management
Practical and extensive financial, Human Resources and administration management
Substantial work experience in the areas of emergency, camp management, development sector, especially with displaced can substitute education qualification.
External stakeholder management (especially with local authorities)
Experience with relevant donor guidelines
Proven excellent communication and report writing skills
Full professional proficiency in English

Desirable

Experience managing several bases/ offices
Previous experiences in Protection, Humanitarian Mine Action, Economic recovery, Basic Needs and Shelter sectors

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer:

Contract length: Open ended contract after successful completion of three months’ probation period.
Band: E2 management
Designation of Duty Station: Kharkiv
Start date: November 2024

Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 10th of October 2024
We encourage candidates to apply earlier, since DRC reserves the right to close the vacancy before the initial deadline if an application is accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

DRC as an employer

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

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