Area Manager for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Are you looking for an opportunity to become part of a professional team of humanitarian and mine action experts in one of the world’s most challenging context? As DanChurchAid’s (DCA) new Area Manager, you will support the Country Director in coordinating, and ensuring the successful implementation of the programme, assist in overseeing the administrative, finance, and HR processes, support the logistic and communication needs of the programme, and provide programmatic technical guidance. The Area Manager is stationed in Katwe, Bwito Chiefdom, Rutshuru Territory, Nord Kivu and reports to the Country Director in Goma.

DCA DR Congo Country Programme

DCA aims to protect vulnerable communities in DR Congo and contribute to efforts to improve stability, by addressing and mitigating the consequences of conflict and displacement. We clear explosive remnants of conflict and landmines and educate people on the dangers they represent. We assist communities affected by conflict and displacement by ensuring access to improved educational opportunities, and we address the protection needs of vulnerable, allowing them the stability and normality essential to build resilience.

Role and responsibilities

• Ensuring that all DCA systems for program administration and financial management are implemented and adhered to, including responsibility for budgets delegated by the Project Managers. The Area Manager reports directly to the Country Director.
• Work with the PMs, Country Director, Head of Programmes and MEAL Manager to ensure quality implementation of projects within specified time frames
• Regular project follows up in his/her geographical areas where the projects are implemented
• Ensuring that systems for monitoring program/project activities are implemented
• Management of staff reporting directly to the Area Manager
• Establish a good working environment based on the DCA values
• Recruitment of local staff according to DCA policies
• Ensuring optimal use of human resources, incl. promotion of team work and team spirit, securing adequate training of staff and promotion of talented staff
• Report to the Country Director any violations of DCA’s Personnel policies and Code of Conduct
• Coordinating DCA program activities with authorities, United Nations agencies and other national and international agencies/organisations in the area
• Active participation in and promotion of coordinating bodies aimed at filling gaps and improving the assistance to the target group
• Identify, initiate and follow up on advocacy issues and actively promote the rights of returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the area, in close coordination with the Country Director and Head of Programmes
• In collaboration with the Security Advisor, ensuring that a Security Plan for the area is updated regularly
• Ensuring that DCA staff adheres to DCA´s security rules and guidelines
• Cooperate with United Nations and other relevant/appropriate agencies for updates on security issues in the area

You have the following qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience from working as a Senior Project Manager or Senior Support Staff in a humanitarian context
• Knowledge of the context in DR Congo (particularly East)
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Proven capacity in finance, logistics, human resources, and security management
• Experience of managing USAID and EU fundings
• Skills in monitoring and evaluation
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in French and English preferred, both written and verbal
• Understanding of Kiswahili is a plus

We offer:

• A one-year renewable contract starting as soon as possible
• Non-family posting based in North Kivu (Katwe, Bwito Chiefdom, Rutshuru Territory 75% and Goma 25%) with at least 50% in-country travel
• A competitive salary package
• Insurance as per industry standards
• An opportunity to make a difference addressing humanitarian needs in a challenging environment

Terms are according to Handbook for DCA expatriate personnel, Non-Family postings and salary is DKK 40,826, on top of that a hardship allowance of DKK 1,134 and a 12,17% pension contribution.

Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. Only applications consisting as a minimum of a motivation letter and a CV will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that only applications submitted through our recruitment system will be considered: International positions I DanchurchAid (emply.com)

Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding policy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us.

To apply please upload your CV and cover letter no later than 3 August 2022. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and DCA reserves the right to select a candidate prior to the deadline.

For further information please visit our website, http://www.danchurchaid.org