Area Manager - Akkar

Project’s program development & implementation

• Mapping of Local LBOS as well as NGOs in the area
• Support the development of partnerships with national NGOs, CBOs and other agencies as needed
• Support the project and partner staff to establish a system to monitor and evaluate program activities and impact on an ongoing basis.
• Provide direct and ongoing supervision and managerial support to project and partner staff based to ensure effective implementation of program activities
• Participate in UN coordination meetings and represent Anera in these meetings
• Support the development of partnerships with national NGOs, CBOs and other agencies as needed
• Participate in project team meetings as required and facilitate field visits for donors and staff
• Ensure full application of participatory methodologies like Participatory Learning in facilitation of community dialogue meetings, and trainings and workshops

Project’s Program Monitoring & Supervision

• Oversee the development of program, staff and partner work plans, and ensure regular one-to-one sessions and performance reviews to review progress and resolve any concerns or issues
• Visit project sites regularly, including partner sites, to provide appropriate administrative and technical assistance, monitor and oversee activities
• Build the capacity of select implementation partners to improve their technical, organizational and management capacity
• Regularly meet with and communicate with the Project coordinators to discuss program achievements, especially when they deviate from the original plan
• Prepare monthly reports to the Country Director and other staff to capture program impact and development
• Support and facilitate team and partner development, encourage active participation of team members and support positive relationships between members

Financial management

• In close collaboration with the Head of Finance and the Head of Programs
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with the whole Finance & guidance Manual and compliance with procedures required by grant or contract agreements
• Oversee the development and implementation of annual country budgets
• Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of financial reports that comply with grant or contract agreements and ensure compliance with all aspects, policies and donor funding

Human Resources Management and Area Development

• In close collaboration with the Human Resources Officer and the Head of Programs Operations
• Provide leadership support to Area Program staff and promote best practices
• Coordinate regular reviews and update of the human resources policies and procedures for the Area
• Ensure compliance with the overall human resources management manual and the national labor laws.
• Provide Coaching and Counselling reports when necessary to develop staff capacity

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Business or International Relations or Political Science, and Global Affairs.
• Expertise in at least one of the following: protection, shelter, livelihoods, social stability, CSMC, cash transfer programming 
• Minimum 5-8 years of management knowledge in managing humanitarian multi-sector and multi-donor programs and in raising awareness on the importance of implementing the program and its consequences.
• Relevant education preferably in management, social sciences or international development

Required Competencies

• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of Anera
• Capacity to deal with and build connections with NGOs and other local authorities 
• Capacity to properly manage the project cycle (undertaking assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and documenting one’s results) with monitoring-focused skills, 
• Negotiations and leadership skills 
• Good communication skills and Excellent interpersonal skills