Area Manager

DRC has been operational in Somalia since 1998 and is currently among the largest international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in the country, with country-wide programmes implemented through six main offices and nine sub-offices in South Central Somalia, Somaliland, Puntland and Galmudug regions. Somalia is vulnerable to extreme weather patterns and remains in a protection crisis where armed conflict, insecurity and natural disasters trigger the displacement of thousands of people.

**About the job**

The Area Manager (AM) will provide leadership in the design, delivery and quality of DRC programs/projects in the area and is responsible for compliance with DRC policies and procedures. S/he shall be responsible for the planning and implementation of safety procedures/protocols within the area & ensure the safety of all staff and assets in South Central region of Somalia in line with DRC leadership concept and the core competencies. You actively manage administration HR/Finance, Supply Chain and Program implementation, ensure field teams are prepared to respond to emergencies. You assist in the program coordinators and managers' follow-up of technical departments' field work, promoting program integration while acting as a conduit and focal point for coordination.

As DRC’s primary representative and senior manager in the area, the AM is responsible for the coordination, management, development and representation of DRC programming in the area. S/he will oversee program implementation according to DRC strategies in the area and ensure that operations are implemented within DRC’s regulations, procedures, guidelines and strategy; enable a productive and accountable relationship with beneficiaries, communities’ leaders/representatives, relevant governmental authorities, donors, national and International NGOs and UN Agencies.

The Area Manager provides direct oversight, strategic direction, and technical leadership for DRC Somalia’s emergency response operations