Area Programme Manager

Norwegian Refugee Council

The Area Programme Manager (APM) is responsible for overseeing NRC s West Bank Area Office programme in existing operational areas. S/he will ensure strategic direction and quality assurance as well as monitoring of NRC Palestine s integrated programme in the Area Office (AO).

The roleholder will be responsible for mentoring and capacity development of staff. S/he will ensure that all projects and project activities meet relevant quality and compliance standards as well as contribute extensively to new programme development.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide area specific input relevant to CC strategies and contribute to developing technical SOPs and tools.
• Lead and support a coordinated and multi-sectorial response (including emergency response), technical quality in AO as well as project cycle management for the area office.
• Ensure compliance with donor standards as well as adherence to NRC policies and procedures.
• Grant management oversight ensuring high quality reporting internally and to donors.
• Fundraising - identify and develop funding strategies, forecasts and project proposals.
• Resource management - In line with project needs and funding availability, working in collaboration with relevant support departments.
• Drive the implementation of learning and learning initiatives.
• Line management and capacity building of programme staff, this includes for Core Competencies (CC) Project Managers, Coordinators and the Area MEAL Coordinator.
• Represent NRC in sectorial coordination, clusters, and/or working group meetings when required.