What you will bring

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a senior management position  
• Prior expertise in implementing and monitoring programming in fragile contexts of the MENA Region and specifically in Syria is mandatory.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of working closely with national civil society organisations across Syria.
• Proven experience working on partnerships with local organisations, supporting capacity development activities or in leading local organisations.
• Advanced University degree in social sciences, international development, conflict studies, public policy or another related field.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated experience in representation and advocacy.
• Specific knowledge of German development cooperation is an advantage.

What we offer:

• Note: applicants must be legally eligible to work in Syria. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
• Duty station: Damascus, Syria.
• Contract:12 months. Renewal based on funding and performance.
• Travel: 30% within Syria, occasionally to Amman.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 10 on NRC’s Syria’s national salary scale
• 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

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates: 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 national identification card. 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.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• 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.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

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.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.   

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

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.

Learn more about NRC's operations in Syria here.