We are looking for Area Support Manager (ASM) to join our NRC team in Ukraine, you will be responsible to set up, manage, and coordinate the Support functions (HR & Admin, Logistics, Finance and ICT) with the Area in compliance with NRC Policies. You will report to the Area Manager and and you will be a member of the Area Management Team (AMT).
Background
The Norwegian Refugee Council has been present in the east of Ukraine since 2014, helping more than 700,000 people with food, shelter, water, sanitation, and legal assistance. Owing to the rapid change of situation inside Ukraine in February 2022, NRC have recently established a new Area Office in Kyiv to respond to needs of affected populations in the North of Ukraine. The North Area Office programmatically covers the regions of Kyivska, Chernihivska, Sumska Oblasts, and Zhytomyrska Oblasts. The Area Office is based in Kyiv and there is a Field Office in Chernihiv.
North Area Office operations largely focus on recovery phase Shelter-WASH rehabilitation, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Protection from Violence, and Education activities. In the second half of 2023 the programme will introduce Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) activities and will be exploring the establishment of further Field Offices. The North Area Office is in a phase of strengthening programme operations and support functions in both the Kyiv Area Office and Chernihiv Field Office as well as prepare for any future emergencies that may arise. The context in Ukraine remains extremely volatile, dynamic, and challenging.
What you will do:
Support the Area Manager in the set up and establishment of the Area Office and Field Office(s) in the North of Ukraine.Advise and support Project Managers in the implementation of support related SOPs.Ensure strong coordination with CO-based support departments and act as the focal point for coordination of support departments between the Country Office and the Area Office.Ensure strong coordination with other AO-based support departments and act as the focal point for coordination of support departments among the AOsContribute to strengthening the CO and Area level implementation through the creation of relevant SOPs and procedures.Oversee implementation of identified risk mitigation measures, including compliance spot checks in line with anti-corruption risk mappingย Under the country office guidance, ensure compliance with Securing Supporting Documentation (SSD) SOP as well as the Country office data management system.Responsible for supporting resource allocation on the area level in line with Master Budget and available donor budgets.In line with GRM guidelines coordinate and align operational support with programme plans at the Area level, ensuring procurement plans, HR plans and spending plans for each project are in place.ย Drive the optimization of operational costs initiative on the area level.Lead on any structure review for area-level support departments.At the direction of the Area Manager and the Head of Support, participate in the investigation of allegations of suspected fraud or misconduct and produce required reports.ยWhat you will bring:ย
Bachelorโs degree in relevant field (Humanitarian Management, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain or similar)Minimum 4 years of management experience, preferably in a humanitarian/recovery contextDocumented results related to the positionโs responsibilitiesExcellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills, both written and oralFlexible, adaptable, and with excellent problem-solving skillsKnowledge about own leadership skills/profileFluency in English, both spoken and written is requiredUkrainian and/or Russian language skills an assetIn depth knowledge of the context in UkraineWhat we offer
Duty station: Kyiv โ North Ukraine with linked field officesย Contract: national contract, 12 monthsย Travel: 30% to field locationsSalary/benefits: grade 8 on NRCโs regional salary scale, withย accompanying terms and conditionsNRC 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.Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process
Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled โI am an employeeโ to be redirected to NRCโs internal careers site.When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. 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.Nationals from Central and Eastern Europe are highly encouraged to apply. EU nationals and those with the right to work in Ukraine will be prioritized.ย Female candidates are encouraged to apply.If you have any questions about this role, please email ceero.recruitment@nrc.noย with the job title as the subject line.Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation 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.
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We have been present in Ukraine since 2014, helping more than 700,000 people with food, shelter, water, sanitation, and legal assistance. Following the escalation of conflict on 24 February 2022, we scaled up our work inside Ukraine and its neighbouring countries Poland, Moldova and Romania. Today we support hundreds of thousands of people in the region, both directly and through local partners.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contextsjoin a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibilitybe part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignityLearn more about NRC The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.