Background/Context
Afghanistan is divided into regions and provinces. In the Northern region, there are 9 provinces. Out of the 9 provinces, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is working in 4 provinces of Kunduz, Balkh, Faryab and Sar-e-Pul. NRC has its Area Office located in Balkh province with field offices in Kunduz, Faryab and Sar-e-Pul provinces. In the four provinces, NRC is assisting displaced populations (IDPs, returnees, refugees) who have been displaced due to various factors with programmes in Shelter, WASH, Education, Food security and livelihoods, Camp management and Protection and Information Counseling and Legal assistance.ย
The area Support Manager will be part of the Area team seated in Balkh (Mazar Area office) overseeing support functions in all 4 offices in the Northern region.
Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the Area Support Manager is to coordinate the support functions at a large Area Office and off-load the Area Manager on support functions.ย
The following is a brief description of the role.
Specific responsibilitiesย
Facilitate the development and implementation of the learning and development calendar. Ensure the sensitization and capacity building of all staff on all rules, regulations, routines, policies, and SoPs.ย Responsible for corruption mapping and mitigation practices and procedures at the area level. Ensure adequate and fit-for-purpose support strategy rooted in staff capacity development. Ensure an enabling environment and support systems for the implementation of cash-based interventions and market-based programs, including multi-purpose cash assistance, and emergency cash responses. Development necessary support SOPs Contribute to facilitating access to program operations.ยCompetenciesย
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Publication closing - Friday 30th June 2023
What we offer:
Grade 8ย in NRC's grade structure An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fieldsFemale candidates are strongly encouraged to join our workย culture that empowersย every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:ย At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas andย give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face.ย You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiativeย
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