Area Operations Manager Kenya Kakuma (Internal Recruitment)

Norwegian Refugee Council is hiring for the Area Operations Manager Kenya Kakuma (Internal Recruitment) position in KE. This is a full time role. Qualification level: Bachelors; experience: 0 – 4 yrs. The Area Operations Manager position is a senior leadership role within NRC’s field structure, responsible for overseeing operational delivery and ensuring alignment with country-level strategies. Applications close on 17 November 2026.

Positioned at the intersection of programme implementation and support services, the role provides direct management of area office operations, enabling effective coordination between field teams and the Country Office.

This is an established area of work for NRC, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to maintaining high-quality, compliant, and cost‑effective programming in complex contexts.

Key responsibilities

• The Area Operations Manager leads the day-to-day operational oversight of the designated Area Office by coordinating programme implementation and ensuring compliant, high-quality support services.
• The role drives for the achievement of key programme objectives, addressing operational bottlenecks, maintains the area delivery of services, and escalates risks to country leadership to ensure high quality and cost-effective programme/project implementation within the area operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Senior Project and team Management role, preferably within a humanitarian/recovery context…

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