Semera, Afar
ALIGHT
Hello Hello! Alight is recruiting an Area Manager to be based in Semera, Afar Regional office. You’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here! If you join us, you will find… A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us. A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it. Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee) is an international non-profit organization with its headquarters located in the United States. Alight has provided humanitarian assistance to millions of beneficiaries in 29 countries over the past 40 years, currently reaching over 10 million refugees, IDPs, and disaster-affected communities in 17 countries around the world, helping people regain control of their lives after conflict and natural disasters. Alight maintains full-fledged humanitarian programs in Africa, Asia, and Americas. Alight focuses on lifesaving humanitarian interventions as well as recovery and resilience building programs designed to create lasting positive change in the lives of vulnerable people. Alight works closely with displaced persons, returnees, refugees, and communities affected by natural and man-made disasters, providing a range of integrated assistance including primary and curative health care, water and sanitation, protection services, restoration of strategic health and water infrastructure, dignified housing for returning refugees, and sustainable job creation. Alight has also built strong relationships with development partners, agencies, as well as federal and local governments to approach challenges in an inclusive and holistic manner and come up with innovative solutions that best fits the local context. The overall objective of ALIGHT Ethiopia program is to provide multisectoral life-saving assistance to the IDPs, drought and conflict affected regions through Protection (CP and GBV), WASH, Livelihood, Health and Nutrition interventions; enable them respond to recurring emergencies, help them build resiliency of communities through strengthening of existing social services such as health, water facilities/structures and support creation of durable solutions for IDPs and conflict affected communities through a set of integrated activities.PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, and in collaboration with Sector Technical Coordinators, the Area Manager is responsible for managing all Alight Afar Program activities. The Area Manager contributes to and leads in the management of Program and operations in the region. S/he is responsible for high quality, effective and accountable program design, and delivery. MAJOR/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AREA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT In collaboration with Program Coordinator and technical teams, the Area manager will lead need assessments, development of Concept Notes, and local resource mobilization for the region. S/he will also contribute to resource mobilization, development of Concept Notes, proposals, annual response plans, Fund raising strategy, strategic Plans, etc. of Alight Ethiopia Country Program.Support program teams and the Grants Officer in coordinating and writing new project proposals. AREA PROGRAM MANAGEMENTThe Area Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing projects/program implementation. In line with local laws, donor requirements, and Alight policies (ensuring adherence to logistic, human resources, administration, and security procedures), as well as providing operational support to the programs.This person will provide support to Project Managers of the area of intervention in project planning and implementation. The role includes:Facilitate and support PMs in the implementation of projects and monitoring of activities implemented, in coordination with the Program Coordinators and with the assistance of technical advisors and operational support staff.Ensure that partnership projects and reports are delivered according to Alight and donor contractual requirements, within the agreed timescale and budget in collaboration with the sector Coordinators.Work with the Country Representative and Program Coordinators to support the development of Alight’s overall program strategy, including a master budget.S/he will coordinate day-to-day activities of Alight programs in the region.Support the Project Mangers in tracking budget spending and support the preparation of financial reports. OFFICE MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE In coordination with the Deputy Directors, take overall responsibility for managing the offices, the guesthouse, and the warehouse, ensuring efficient application of Alight’s policies, procedures, and administrative systems.Ensure that existing schemes of delegation, finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to and that grant finances are kept in a good state.Ensure proper archiving of the relevant documentation, implementing Alight archiving methodology in coordination with the Country Representatives. LOGISTICS, SUPPLY CHAIN AND ICT SUPPORTCoordinating the Logistic activities in support to all field activities, in coordination with the Logistics Manager.Ensuring:efficient application of Logistic policies, procedures, tools, and systems at area level.good planning and implementation of procurement.quality warehousing and support distributions in the field, in coordination with the Logistics Manager and the project staff.in coordination with the Logistics Manager, that Logistic and ICT equipment and systems run well for an effective program delivery: vehicle fleet, computers, offices equipment, internet equipment, communication, and security equipment, etc.: COORDINATION AND REPRESENTATION The Area Manager represents the organization at the local and regional level. The role includes: Represent ALIGHT in general meetings, including with humanitarian actors, local authorities, protocol meetings, security meetings, as well as sector program meetings in coordination with the Program Coordinators and the Project Managers.Manage the visits of donor representatives, HQ visitors and other stakeholders whenever requested.Report on specific incidents, trends or contextual events occurring in the region to the Program Coordinators.Analyze periodically the regional context in terms of risks and opportunities. SECURITY MANAGEMENT In cooperation with the Security Focal Point, the Area Manager ensures that optimal security management procedures and practices are in place. The role includes: Ensure security guidelines are updated and adhered to and that all new staff and visitors receive appropriate security briefings.Continually monitor the security situation and adapts staff safety procedures accordingly.Ensure that appropriate and timely measures are put in place to reduce risks and threats to ALIGHT staff, assets, operation, and beneficiaries.Ensure that security incidents are duly reported, and information is effectively collected and exchanged with staff and other organizations.Comply with all relevant ALIGHT policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies.The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties assigned by supervisor within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. STAFF MANAGEMENT Provide leadership to the Alight field offices ensuring strong team spirit, positive and participatory working environment, effective communication and strong assistance to programs and support.Ensure the appropriate staffing of the offices, planning and implementing specific actions to recruit, manage and motivate staff.Ensure that directly managed staff have clearly defined objectives, understand their responsibilities, and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.For non-line managed staff, provide support, and advise in supervision, guidance, coordination, and monitoring for project technical staff, ensuring clarity over project plans and priorities and encouraging effective teamwork.Comply with relevant Organizational standard procedures and policies with respect to HR Management.
Semera, Afar
ALIGHT
Hello Hello! Alight is recruiting an Area Manager to be based in Semera, Afar Regional office. You’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here! If you join us, you will find… A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us. A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it. Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee) is an international non-profit organization with its headquarters located in the United States. Alight has provided humanitarian assistance to millions of beneficiaries in 29 countries over the past 40 years, currently reaching over 10 million refugees, IDPs, and disaster-affected communities in 17 countries around the world, helping people regain control of their lives after conflict and natural disasters. Alight maintains full-fledged humanitarian programs in Africa, Asia, and Americas. Alight focuses on lifesaving humanitarian interventions as well as recovery and resilience building programs designed to create lasting positive change in the lives of vulnerable people. Alight works closely with displaced persons, returnees, refugees, and communities affected by natural and man-made disasters, providing a range of integrated assistance including primary and curative health care, water and sanitation, protection services, restoration of strategic health and water infrastructure, dignified housing for returning refugees, and sustainable job creation. Alight has also built strong relationships with development partners, agencies, as well as federal and local governments to approach challenges in an inclusive and holistic manner and come up with innovative solutions that best fits the local context. The overall objective of ALIGHT Ethiopia program is to provide multisectoral life-saving assistance to the IDPs, drought and conflict affected regions through Protection (CP and GBV), WASH, Livelihood, Health and Nutrition interventions; enable them respond to recurring emergencies, help them build resiliency of communities through strengthening of existing social services such as health, water facilities/structures and support creation of durable solutions for IDPs and conflict affected communities through a set of integrated activities.PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, and in collaboration with Sector Technical Coordinators, the Area Manager is responsible for managing all Alight Afar Program activities. The Area Manager contributes to and leads in the management of Program and operations in the region. S/he is responsible for high quality, effective and accountable program design, and delivery. MAJOR/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AREA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT In collaboration with Program Coordinator and technical teams, the Area manager will lead need assessments, development of Concept Notes, and local resource mobilization for the region. S/he will also contribute to resource mobilization, development of Concept Notes, proposals, annual response plans, Fund raising strategy, strategic Plans, etc. of Alight Ethiopia Country Program.Support program teams and the Grants Officer in coordinating and writing new project proposals. AREA PROGRAM MANAGEMENTThe Area Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing projects/program implementation. In line with local laws, donor requirements, and Alight policies (ensuring adherence to logistic, human resources, administration, and security procedures), as well as providing operational support to the programs.This person will provide support to Project Managers of the area of intervention in project planning and implementation. The role includes:Facilitate and support PMs in the implementation of projects and monitoring of activities implemented, in coordination with the Program Coordinators and with the assistance of technical advisors and operational support staff.Ensure that partnership projects and reports are delivered according to Alight and donor contractual requirements, within the agreed timescale and budget in collaboration with the sector Coordinators.Work with the Country Representative and Program Coordinators to support the development of Alight’s overall program strategy, including a master budget.S/he will coordinate day-to-day activities of Alight programs in the region.Support the Project Mangers in tracking budget spending and support the preparation of financial reports. OFFICE MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE In coordination with the Deputy Directors, take overall responsibility for managing the offices, the guesthouse, and the warehouse, ensuring efficient application of Alight’s policies, procedures, and administrative systems.Ensure that existing schemes of delegation, finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to and that grant finances are kept in a good state.Ensure proper archiving of the relevant documentation, implementing Alight archiving methodology in coordination with the Country Representatives. LOGISTICS, SUPPLY CHAIN AND ICT SUPPORTCoordinating the Logistic activities in support to all field activities, in coordination with the Logistics Manager.Ensuring:efficient application of Logistic policies, procedures, tools, and systems at area level.good planning and implementation of procurement.quality warehousing and support distributions in the field, in coordination with the Logistics Manager and the project staff.in coordination with the Logistics Manager, that Logistic and ICT equipment and systems run well for an effective program delivery: vehicle fleet, computers, offices equipment, internet equipment, communication, and security equipment, etc.: COORDINATION AND REPRESENTATION The Area Manager represents the organization at the local and regional level. The role includes: Represent ALIGHT in general meetings, including with humanitarian actors, local authorities, protocol meetings, security meetings, as well as sector program meetings in coordination with the Program Coordinators and the Project Managers.Manage the visits of donor representatives, HQ visitors and other stakeholders whenever requested.Report on specific incidents, trends or contextual events occurring in the region to the Program Coordinators.Analyze periodically the regional context in terms of risks and opportunities. SECURITY MANAGEMENT In cooperation with the Security Focal Point, the Area Manager ensures that optimal security management procedures and practices are in place. The role includes: Ensure security guidelines are updated and adhered to and that all new staff and visitors receive appropriate security briefings.Continually monitor the security situation and adapts staff safety procedures accordingly.Ensure that appropriate and timely measures are put in place to reduce risks and threats to ALIGHT staff, assets, operation, and beneficiaries.Ensure that security incidents are duly reported, and information is effectively collected and exchanged with staff and other organizations.Comply with all relevant ALIGHT policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies.The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties assigned by supervisor within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. STAFF MANAGEMENT Provide leadership to the Alight field offices ensuring strong team spirit, positive and participatory working environment, effective communication and strong assistance to programs and support.Ensure the appropriate staffing of the offices, planning and implementing specific actions to recruit, manage and motivate staff.Ensure that directly managed staff have clearly defined objectives, understand their responsibilities, and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.For non-line managed staff, provide support, and advise in supervision, guidance, coordination, and monitoring for project technical staff, ensuring clarity over project plans and priorities and encouraging effective teamwork.Comply with relevant Organizational standard procedures and policies with respect to HR Management.