Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Support Coordinator is to coordinate the support functions at Area Office and load- off the Area Manager on support functions.

Generic responsibilities

• Line management for support staff such as Finance, HR & Admin, Logistics & ICT

• Member of the Area Management Group

• Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements

• Provide input on operational support to Area Plan of Action, and to coordinate and align operational support with programme plans at Area level

• Responsible for ensuring quality support to project implementation.

• Facilitate Area Support Budget, area level budgets, including support cost in collaboration with Finance team leader and CO FM

• Responsible for technical capacity building of support staff (Finance, HR & Admin, Logistic, ICT and security)

 Specific responsibilities

• Responsible for smooth implementation of all support functions such as Finance, HR, Logistics and Administration

• Oversee the staff awareness, implementation, field interpretation/approved customization and maintenance of NRC logistics, Finance and HR procedure, guidelines and system with proper tracking and documentation

• Ensure effective and efficient Support functions for daily Area operations including procurement and supplies, warehouse, fleet management and human resource management all being implemented in accordance within the policies and standards, as well as approved budgets

• Conducting regular inspection and on-spot checks in and around NRC warehouses and compounds to identify any part/gaps requiring attention.

• Support the AM in improving the coordination with RRS, UNHCR and other stakeholders at Area level  

Job Requirements

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum four years previous working experience within the support function in a humanitarian/recovery context

• BA in Management or related field

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the humanitarian context especially IDPs in Afar Region of Ethiopia

• All round experience in HR, Logistics, security and dynamics of the Afar humanitarian field

Behavioral competencies

• Managing resources to optimize results

• Managing performance and development

• Analyzing

• Handling insecure environments

• Empowering and building trust

How to Apply

 Application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only using this  Application Link. Please  attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials. Applications should reach NRC latest by 21 December 2023 at 5:00 pm. 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”