All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization's core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships. What we are looking forThe Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and dynamic Area Manager that will ensure high quality and cost effective programme/project implementation in the states of Zulia and Tachira What you will doContribute to NRC humanitarian access and implement the planned advocacy and communication initiatives approved by the country officeIdentify trends in protection context, human mobility, humanitarian gaps and donor priorities in the areaPromote consolidation of the program implementation in the Zulia stateConsolidate and expand the new programme areas in Tachira state through a close supervisionManage relations with potential implementing partners identified In close collaboration with the MEL Department, ensure relevant quality control and monitoring/evaluation standards in the area Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. What you will bringMinimum 3 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery contextPrevious experience from working in complex and volatile contextsPrevious management experience of complex teamsDocumented results related to the position's responsibilitiesKnowledge about own leadership skills/profileFluency in Spanish and English both written and verbalKnowledge of the context in Venezuela is a strong assetExperience representing an organization with external actorsExperience in oversight and management of support processesExperience in remote management of offices and teams What we offerDuty station: San Cristobal - Maracaibo, VenezuelaContract: international contract, 24 months Travel: up to 50% Salary/benefits: grade 10 on NRC's regional salary scale, with 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 processInternal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled "I am an employee" to be redirected to NRC's 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.If you have any questions about this role, please email ****** 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.Watch this short video to see NRC in action.Venezuela's protracted economic, social, and political crisis has led to millions of people fleeing the country, many others being internally displaced: at least 7.6 million people are in need humanitarian assistance or protection. NRC is present in Venezuela since 2005 and works on Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) and Protection from Violence (PfV) in Zulia, Tachira, Apure and Bolivar states.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#J-18808-Ljbffr
