Field Manager

Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles: Able to assess and analyse key issues in the humanitarian situation and formulate actions around them Actively engages in disaster coordination mechanisms and interagency cooperation Achieving results effectively Ensures efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls Ensures beneficiary and partner feedback is incorporated into programme design, planning and learning Demonstrates flexibility to adapt plans and make decisions in rapidly changing environments Actively manages risk and takes action to reduce risk. Makes changes to improve performance as a result of information received. Creates measures and metrics to track performance. Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships Develops strategies for teams to work across traditional boundaries, working in diverse environments. Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance Uses negotiation and conflict resolution skills to support positive outcomes Operating safely and securely Demonstrates an understanding of wider UN/NGO security coordination and how the organisation can benefit from, and contribute to, those mechanisms Undertakes effective risk assessments and develops contingency plans Takes appropriate, coordinated and consistent action to handle situations of personal risk and risk for others Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment: Remains focused on the objectives and goals in a rapidly changing environment Able to identify, and act on, low levels of resilience in others Suggests creative improvements and different ways of working Demonstrates personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others Delivers results and always acts with the beneficiaries in mind. Demonstrates managerial courage by confronting difficult situations, seeking resolution, and championing ideas. Actively contributes to a team environment where team members feel able to contribute, champion or challenge decisions Takes responsibility for own development, and actively takes steps to better understand and address own strengths and weaknesses. Openly talks about doing things differently, pushing the boundaries and ways of working. Tailors communication style to certain audiences. Effectively influences others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by own preferred solution. Works to ensure that the workplace is inclusive and the talents of team members are harnessed to achieve individual and organisational success. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE   Essential Significant management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile states Previous first phase emergency response experience Education to MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience Previous experience of managing a team Previous experience of project management, including multi sector programmes Budget management experience including institutional donors Security management experience in insecure environments Field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN Demonstrable experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports Excellent communication skills Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy A high level of written and spoken English The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. Commitment to the aims and principles of SC . In particular, a good understanding of the SC  mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support   Desirable Multi site management experience UN agency, ECHO, and/or DFID programme management experience National level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN Media trained Fluent in Arabic