What we are looking for:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and dynamic Global Roving Emergency Site Management/ **Urban Displacement and Out of Camp (**UDOC) Specialist to deploy to humanitarian crises and start-ups to provide technical support, strategic direction and quality assurance within the Core Competency. This includes mentoring, training and capacity building of staff on related technical capacity. The position holder will perform the following functions but not limited to:
- Support country office start-up.
- Support emergency response in existing country offices.
- Gap filling if a critical gap exists, and providing support with the design, reaching results and capacity development components of related programming.
- Site Management/UDOC focal point in the Emergency Response Section (ERS).
- Support global level initiatives related to the function.
The post-holder may also fill the role of Site Management/UDOC Programme Development Manager at country office level.
The Global Roving Site Management/UDOC Specialist will undertake short-term deployments, up to 6 months, to different NRC country operations. All deployments will be to crisis and conflict contexts.
What you will do:
- Develop related strategy, technical guidance and Macro logframes that are aligned with NRC’s Global Strategy and regional strategies and priorities.
- Contribute to fundraising by developing and revising funding proposals, budgets and donor reports.
- Identify trends, technical standards and donor priorities
- Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within Site Management/UDOC, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation.
- Provide technical direction and project implementation support.
- Contribute to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), using M&E data to adapt programming where needed
- Ensure that key learnings are extracted from implementation, and incorporate them in the programming and staff development processes
- Contribute to Protection from Violence global programme development initiatives.
- Work jointly with other Core Competencies and thematics to address barriers to access services and rights and ensure high quality, safe and inclusive services.
- Develop and support the implementation of First Line Response and SoPs that are contextually relevant and appropriate based on existing guidance and other available resources.
- Support the consideration and inclusion of cash-based interventions and market-based approaches within (and across) NRC core competency responses, where appropriate.
- Contribute to the institutionalization of cash-based interventions and market-based programmes through capacity building, guidance and SOP development and interdepartmental engagement.
- Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors.
- Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
Please download the detailed job descriptionto learn more about the position.
What you will bring:
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Site Management/UDOC in a humanitarian context.
- Experience in drafting and driving implementation of policy and developing practical tools and resources while providing strategic guidance.
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts including acute emergency situations.
- Strong knowledge of global protection standards and humanitarian principles.
- Solid understanding and experience of refugee and IDP crisis contexts.
- Flexible, with the ability to adapt to the programmatic needs of the specific deployment.
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Fluency in English, and French or Spanish, both written and verbal.
What we offer:
- Duty station: Global Roving
- Contract: Fixed term 2 years
- Travel: Up to 75%
- Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s Head Office salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.
- You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Why NRC?
- The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
- You will gain global exposure through various emergency response deployments while working for a leading humanitarian INGO.
- You will take leadership in your area of expertise, be deployed to humanitarian crises, and contribute to managing NRC’s emergency response in affected countries where NRC operates.
- No two days are the same. You will face challenges that will push your limits to new levels of growth as well as find satisfaction in impacting people’s lives positively.
- A challenging and rewarding opportunity with an international team of humanitarian experts.
- NRC is dedicated to growing talent – you will have opportunities to develop professionally and unlock new levels of responsibility and growth within the organization.
- You will work across various levels of the organisation and engage closely with your community of practice to share and gain knowledge and stay abreast with trends in the sector.
- An international contract in a roving role, with an attractive roving allowance. You will be deployed 75% and non-deployed 25% of time, within your contract period.
- NRC values its employees’ well-being and safety. You will enjoy comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits in line with NRC’s salary scale, terms and conditions. We also provide psychological support, recognizing the emotional toll of emergency response work.
- NRC international salaries are now pegged to USD.
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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
- join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
- be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
How to apply
Important information about the application process
- Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Send in your application here by latest February 4, 2025.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line.