The Area Manager is responsible for managing Concern’s field operation in South Kordofan - duty station in Kadugli, South Kordofan 

Responsibilities and Duties

Area Management 

• Closely coordinate with the senior management team based in Khartoum ensuring regular information flows
• Oversee Concern’s programs in South Kordofan State, providing oversight through quick off, mobilization, implementation, and close-down 
• Assess progress of implementation of activities against plans on monthly basis, and document corrective measures as and when required.
• Maintain clear overview of the security, political and legal context in the area in coordination and collaboration with the South Kordofan Security Focal Group and the Security and Emergency Response focal point in Khartoum. 
• Represent Concern in forums and meetings at the field level in close coordination with the TAs (WASH, Health and Nutrition, MEAL, Partnership ) and technical field team 
• Frequent visits to projects sites (5 localities) to ensure that activities are carried out according to the Detailed Implementation Plans (DIP) and engaged with coordination bodies in community level. 
• Liaise and coordinate with the TAs ( Health and Nutrition Advisor, Partnership and Accountability Advisor, FSL and MEAL ) on sectoral issues, and manage the carry out quality program implementation in the field sites, based on technical recommendations 

Team Management

• Provide team leaders (Coordinators, Officers) with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Conduct induction and orientation for new team members (senior level) as necessary.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Contribute to country team building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision making processes.
• Manage project staff and ensure compliance with donor requirements and staff policy.
• Ensure appropriate staffing within the team and recommend changes and improvement if needed within the teams and the area structure. 
• Ensure that all team staff understands and are able to perform their roles in humanitarian program through adjusting Job Descriptions in coordination with the Great Kordofan Program Director 
• Manage teams, define expectations, and provide leadership and managerial support for each grant implementation. 
• Document performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans.

Operations & Safety and Security 

• Provide leadership in overseeing logistics at field level (including fleet management, procurement, warehouse management) based on compliances and policies 
• Ensure adherence to Concern’s policies, procedures, guidelines, systems and standard practices
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for Concern’s staff, beneficiaries and assets by ensuring the local safety and security procedures are up to date and SOPs are followed in line with the Concern policies
• Line manage the field level operation and support teams (finances, logistics, warehousing, HR) and coordinate with departments in Khartoum in particular emphasis on finance management, and procurement
• Manage and control project budgets and ensure that all activities are carried out according to budget plans in line with compliances and regulations. 
• Execute field level recruitment processes, in coordination with Khartoum Management Team, and recommend capacity building trainings, promotion of staff as appropriate.
• Manage, mentor and motivate the staff in the field to undertake their roles and responsibilities effectively
• Ensure all staff in the area of operations adheres to the safety and security guidelines
• Support the HR team to implement the HR strategy in the respected area of operation 

• Proven experience in program/team management, operations, program implementation, and field coordination including humanitarian emergency response management 
• Financial, HR and administration management experience with extensive knowledge of budget development/management, logistics management, procurement and resource control 
• Understanding of HR and administration principles and ethics. Experience with donor funding system such as: UN SHF, ECHO, USAID/OFDA funding, donor rules and regulations will be an added advantage.
• This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment within limited time. 
• Creativity, flexibility, strong work ethic is required 
• Demonstrate experience and team building 
• Master’s degree in a relevant Humanitarian/Development field or Bachelor’s degree with commensurate work experience; technical experience in health, nutrition, WASH, food security and livelihoods, strongly preferred. 
• Minimum of 5 years professional program implementation experience in fragile working environment 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and strategic planning skills required;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently;
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail

Competencies

Emergency Response:

Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sudan Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization.

Concern is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview. To find out more about Concern Worldwide visit our website at http://www.concern.net   

Concern Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies.

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s

Core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies

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