{"id":3987259,"url":"https://alion.io/job/danish-refugee-council-area-programme-manager","title":"Area Programme Manager","company":{"id":1784640,"name":"Danish Refugee Council","domain":"drc.ngo","url":"https://alion.io/company/drc-ngo","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":null,"truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Libya"],"countries":["LY"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-09T13:39:44Z","employer_posted_date":null,"last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T13:39:44Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Area Programme Manager.\n\nAbout the job\n\nThe DRC is looking to recruit an experienced and dedicated Area Programme Manager to oversee the Protection, Economic Recovery, Humanitarian Mine Action and Community Safety (Peacebuilding) programmes in Western Libya and manage the programme implementation teams.\n\nThe Area Programme Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and implementation of all DRC programmes in Western Libya. The role ensures strategic and operational integration across sectors, high‑quality implementation, donor compliance, and alignment with DRC’s Programme Cycle Management (PCM) standards. The APM leads area‑level programme planning, oversees budgets and grants, and works closely with Support Service teams (Finance, HR, and Supply Chain) to ensure timely, efficient, and compliant programme delivery. In coordination with the Area Manager and relevant technical teams, the APM represents DRC at area level with authorities, partners, and coordination fora and ensures that protection principles, accountability, and safety are integrated across all interventions.\n\nYour main duties and responsibilities will be:\n\nProject Implementation\n\nOversee the timely and quality implementation of Protection, Economic Recovery, Humanitarian Mine Action and Community Safety (Peacebuilding) programmes across Western Libya, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints, alignment with donor requirements and organizational goals.\n\nConduct and supervise weekly project updates and movement meetings, in close coordination with the safety and access team.\n\nDevelop Detailed Implementation Plans, including activity work plans, budgets, HR, and procurement plans for all active projects and ensure timely monitoring of progress.\n\nSupport Programme Coordination and Field Team colleagues in identifying areas for collaboration and integrated programming between teams and sectors.\n\nContribute to the development of new programme initiatives as requested by the Area Manager or Head of Programme.\n\nEnsure programme implementation is responsive to community and partner needs and aligns with DRC and Core Humanitarian Standard principles and values.\n\nContribute to the development of the Country Strategy including integrating mainstreaming elements such as protection mainstreaming, gender and inclusion into programme implementation.\n\nEnsure that the programme is implemented in a conflict-sensitive manner and that the capacities of the programme implementation staff are strengthened in conflict-sensitive programming.\n\nConduct regular field visits to monitor implementation quality, identify risks, and support problem‑solving.\n\nEnsure compliance with DRC's Code of Conduct throughout the project cycle.\n\nFinancial Management and Coordination with Support Services\n\nHold overall responsibility for programme budgets in the area, ensuring effective budget planning, forecasting, and follow‑up.\n\nWork closely with Finance to monitor expenditure, address variances, and ensure accurate monthly forecasting.\n\nCoordinate with Supply Chain to ensure timely procurement, contracting, and asset management in support of programme implementation.\n\nLiaise with HR to support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development at area level.\n\nEnsure smooth coordination between programme and support functions to avoid implementation delays and compliance risks.\n\nMonitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning\n\nIn coordination with the Programme Coordination Unit and MEAL team, input into the development of M&E tools & roll-out the tools/processes to measure program quality and impact.\n\nMonitor program objectives, outputs, indicators and activities according to project and organizational monitoring commitments– ensuring team deliverables remain on track as per agreed donor commitments.\n\nEnsure timely and quality reporting to donors in accordance with project agreements and donor requirements, coordinating with relevant teams to gather necessary data and information.\n\nReview and finalize donor reports to ensure compliance and quality standards are met. Serve as the focal point for addressing donor inquiries and requests related to project implementation and reporting.\n\nContribute to the documentation and consolidation of lessons learnt from multi-sectoral programme activities.\n\nRepresentation:\n\nRepresent DRC to donors and external actors during programme visits, in coordination with the Area Manager, Head of Programme, and Country Director.\n\nLead project kick-off meetings with local authorities and stakeholders in coordination with the Area Manager and relevant programme implementation teams.\n\nAssume responsibility for external representation in the absence of the Area Manager or international colleagues during periods of remote management.\n\nTeam and People Management:\n\nManage direct reports and oversee all programme implementation staff, including recruitment, development, accountability, people planning, and performance.\n\nFoster a positive, collaborative, and enabling work environment.\n\nProvide proactive staff capacity building and ensure performance reviews are conducted regularly.\n\nAddress underperformance effectively in coordination with HR and the SMT.\n\nOther\n\nEnsure the respect of DRC Code of Conduct and DRC’s zero tolerance policy of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), humanitarian principles and contribute to the integration of Protection and Age, Gender, Diversity (AGD) mainstreaming into DRC programming.\n\nPromote collaboration between all of DRC’s departments engaged in the delivery of programming.\n\nUndertake any other duties that may be assigned by the Line Manager.\n\nAbout you\n\nTo be successful in this role we expect you to have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project and/or programme management with an international NGO or UN Agency, demonstrating a solid understanding of humanitarian principles and practices.\n\nMoreover, we also expect the following:\n\nProven track record of at least 3 years of successful team management experience, including recruitment, capacity development, and performance management.\n\nDemonstrated practical experience in implementing projects, preferably in the field of Protection and within a conflict-affected context.\n\nKnowledge and understanding of the conflict and displacement context and dynamics in Libya.\n\nExperience in budget management and ensuring financial resources are effectively allocated and utilized in line with donor requirements.\n\nPrevious experience engaging with multi-sectoral teams in complex operational environments, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration.\n\nExperience in engaging with external actors, including donors, local authorities, civil society, international NGOs and UN agencies, in a professional and effective manner.\n\nStrong drafting skills and the ability to write high-quality donor reports and project proposals.\n\nStrong diplomatic skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including beneficiaries, community leaders, local authorities, civil society, international NGOs, and UN agencies.\n\nProven ability to manage and motivate a diverse team of staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and enabling work environment.\n\nUniversity Degree in relevant field or project management diploma\n\nQualified female candidates are encouraged to apply\n\nFluent in Arabic (required),excellent working proficiency in English (required)\n\n*In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:\n\nStriving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.\n\nCollaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.\n\nTaking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.\n\nCommunicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.\n\nDemonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.\n\nWe offer\n\nContract length: Until Nov 30, 2027\n\nBand: MF1\n\nDesignation of Duty Station: Tripoli\n\nSuggested Start date: 01 Dec 2026\n\nSalary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Us.\n\nApplication process\n\nAll applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.\n\nClosing date for applications: 23 November 2026 - Please note that applications will be screened on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may be closed before the advertised deadline once a suitable candidate has been identified.\n\nFor further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.","description_format":"text","description_chars":9032,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Nonprofits & Foundations"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-09T22:04:03Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":12,"reasons":["seen:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-10T06:52:35Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/danish-refugee-council-area-programme-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/danish-refugee-council-area-programme-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-10T19:59:28Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":11877,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-11T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1784640},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1784640"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fdanish-refugee-council-area-programme-manager"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fdanish-refugee-council-area-programme-manager"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fdanish-refugee-council-area-programme-manager"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/danish-refugee-council-area-programme-manager\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fdanish-refugee-council-area-programme-manager"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3987259}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"drc.ngo","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3987259},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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