AREA MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY

HIAS seeks to recruit for Area Manager to oversee the day-to-day management and implementation of program activities within HIAS’ Chad operations in the East. This position leads in the coordination processes internally and with external partners to a unified strategy for implementing HIAS’ programs in 20 plus field and camp offices. Primary duties include oversight of reporting, supervision and capacity building of staff, budgets, operations, financial compliance, safeguarding and accountability to affected pi in the region, and ensuring. This position will report to the Program Director and overseas 3 Field Coordinators and an area of operation of 70 plus staff. This positions’ unaccompanied duty station will be in Abeche, Chad with frequents travel to field offices throughout the East of Chad and at times, to insecure operating environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee the management of field office operations and carry out periodic monitoring visits to the camp offices.
• Oversees the development and implementation of program plans, staff work plans, program reports and budgets, ensuring effective implementation and achievement of priority initiatives and activities.
• Supervise field coordinators and actively be involved in provision of feedback and resolution of problems/challenges during program implementation.
• Review and advise on current programming models ensuring technical excellence to enhance HIAS’ services to refugees
• Promote a strong coordination with field offices and be the focal point for coordination of support departments between the Field Offices and the Main office in N’djamena.
• Participate in program coordination meetings to identify needs and trends for purposes of identifying strategies to enhance the attention of such cases.
• Supporting resource allocation on the area in line with Country Budget and available donor budgets.
• In line with HIAS guidelines coordinate and align operational support at the Area level, ensuring procurement plans and spending plans for each project are in place.
• In collaboration with the Security Manager, ensure that the Security contingency plan for the area is updated regularly.
• Identify, initiate, and follow up on advocacy issues at area level in close coordination with the Advocacy Manager and Country Director
• Ensure support functions are managed according to HIAS policies.
• Create and foster an environment of learning and growth
• Monitor and report to the Country Director and Human Resources Manager any violations of Personnel policies and Code of Conduct
• Support staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork in support of successful program implementation.
• Support HIAS Operational Framework on Accountability to Affected populations
• Oversee the implementation and application of HIAS’ standard operating procedures are done in line with HIAS’ policies on safeguarding to beneficiaries’ children, adults and staff.
• Oversee implementation of identified risk mitigation measures, including compliance spot checks in line with anti-corruption risk mapping.
• Performs other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate degree in respective area, Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 9-11 years of working experience with an INGO
• Minimum of 5+ years in Management with responsibilities in multiple field offices.
• Working experience in camp and remote settings.
• Working experience in Protection, MHPSS, Gender and GBV, Economic Inclusion, Shelter Food Security will be a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations framework
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required.
• Responsible, Professional and with Integrity
• Ability to work with people from different culture settings.
• Ability to work effectively with teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially refugees or asylum seekers.
• Fluency in English (oral and written)
• Knowledge on Computers; Ms-Office, Email and Internet.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed.

ABOUT US:

Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with inteity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION:

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.

MISSION:

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES:

Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • (Hachnasat Orchim)

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice • Justicia • Justice • (Tzedek)

We Pursue Justice

Empathy • Empatía • Empathie (Chesed)

We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • (Chevruta)

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage • Coraje • Courage • (Ometz)

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • (Ruach)

We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience

DIVERSITY:

HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected.