About the context: NRC Chad has operated an Area Office in Iriba (Wadi Fira region), delivering a multi-sectoral response to the influx of refugees from Darfur, Sudan, alongside protracted Sudanese refugee caseloads at Ouré Cassoni and surrounding sites. The office implements Shelter/NFI, WASH, Education, ICLA and Livelihoods and Food Security programming, working closely with the Adré field office and UNHCR-led camp coordination structures. NRC Chad promotes an integrated programme approach and works closely with humanitarian access authorities (CNARR, ONAPE) and the provincial administration in a context of fluctuating access constraints.
Role: The Area Programme Manager (APM) oversees programme implementation in their area of operation and represents NRC at programme coordination forums, as delegated by the Area Manager. The APM reports to the Area Manager, with a technical (dotted) line to the Head of Programme.
Responsibilities:
- Line-manage direct reports, including performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, induction, development and duty of care.
- Support integrated programming, coordination and technical quality across Core Competencies, including Project Cycle Management, monitoring and evaluation, and oversight of needs assessments, studies and evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with donor standards, grant management and reporting; identify financing opportunities and contribute to the area's financing strategy.
- Contribute to grant and BPO allocation management and ensure frameworks are in place for programme and financial audits.
- Liaise with local and national authorities and represent NRC in coordination forums.
- Promote the rights of IDPs and returnees in line with NRC's advocacy strategy.
- Lead engagement with CNARR, ONAPE and provincial administration to secure programme and movement authorisations.
- Adhere to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years in a senior-level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context, including complex and volatile settings and emergency response.
- Master's degree in social/economic sciences, development or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree plus at least 5 years' experience.
- Fluency in French (written and spoken) required; good working English.
- Knowledge of market analysis, cash-based and market-based programming.
- Good knowledge of donor regulations, particularly ECHO, NORAD, SDC and BHA.
- Knowledge of the eastern Chad/Sudan refugee response is an asset.
- Strong behavioural competencies: handling insecure environments, managing performance, empowering people, initiating change.
Terms: Duty station Iriba, Chad. 12-month renewable contract, grade 9 on NRC's salary scale; the contract can be national/resident or international/mobile depending on the selected candidate.
* Apply Before 09/10/2026, 15:50
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the NRC careers portal (job ID 21742) before 9 October 2026. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Questions about the application process can be sent to cwa.recruitment@nrc.no.
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