Area Manager

Job Posting Organization:
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization that has been operational since 198

• The organization focuses on addressing situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster, working closely with people with disabilities and vulnerable populations. HI aims to respond to essential needs, improve living conditions, and promote respect for dignity and fundamental rights. With a presence in over 60 countries, HI has a budget of approximately 255 million euros and employs around 4,794 individuals worldwide. The organization is committed to inclusion and diversity, actively encouraging the integration of people with disabilities within its workforce. For more information, visit www.hi.org.

Job Overview:
The Area Manager position at Humanity & Inclusion is a critical role that involves contributing to the implementation of the organization's mandate and 10-year strategy within the country of assignment. The Area Manager is responsible for ensuring the quality and impact of projects, utilizing a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. This role requires a strong commitment to HI's values and the ability to translate strategic objectives into operational goals. The Area Manager will also be involved in structuring the operational base, launching emergency interventions, and adapting to contextual changes. The position demands a proactive approach to management, strategy development, and operational implementation, ensuring compliance with HI's global frameworks and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Area Manager will have several key missions, including:

• Management: Embodying HI's values, serving as a role model, and guiding the team by translating strategy into operational objectives. Encouraging innovation and collaboration, organizing team work, managing performance, and solving problems. Coaching team members to develop skills and ensure compliance with the code of conduct.
• Strategy and Steering: Contributing to the development and implementation of the programme operational strategy, including annual monitoring.
• Standards and Expertise: Ensuring compliance with HI's global frameworks and institutional policies.
• Operational Implementation: Managing and monitoring projects, analyzing risks and opportunities, and proposing mitigation measures. Developing HI's external influence and representation in the area of responsibility. Coordinating teams and supporting the Director/Country Manager in security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security monitoring.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response: Preparing for and responding to emergencies as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess at least 3 years of professional experience in area, field, or project management within challenging humanitarian contexts, particularly in complex and conflict-affected regions. Proven managerial and security management experience is essential, along with experience in donor relations, external relations, fundraising, and strategic positioning. Candidates should have the ability to design and coordinate complex emergency interventions, possess strong management and communication skills, and demonstrate organizational skills, autonomy, and reactivity. Frequent travel and the ability to work in remote, insecure areas are also required.

Educational Background:
While the specific educational background is not explicitly stated, candidates are generally expected to have a relevant degree or equivalent experience in humanitarian management, international relations, or a related field that supports the responsibilities of the Area Manager role.

Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in area, field, or project management in challenging humanitarian contexts is required. Experience in complex and conflict-affected regions is crucial, along with a proven track record in managerial and security management roles.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both oral and written, is mandatory. French professional capacity is also required, and knowledge of additional languages may be beneficial but is not specified as mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The position offers an international contract with social coverage tailored to the mission context, including unemployment insurance for EU nationals, a pension scheme, medical coverage with a 50% employee contribution, and repatriation insurance. The salary starts at 2870 € gross per month, depending on experience, with additional per diem and hardship allowances based on the mission country. Employees are entitled to 25 paid leave days per year, and rest and recuperation (R&R) is provided according to the mission level. The position may be open to couples or families for missions lasting 12 months or more, with associated benefits. Local packages are available for residents in the country.