The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water sanitation and hygiene sectors.

NRC has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours-notice when a crisis occurs.

NRC is present and operational in Ukraine since end of2014 and specifically in Odessa, South Ukraine since May2022, where NRC is implementing Protection, Urban Displacement Out ofCamps (UDOC), Education, Shelter/WASH, andInformation, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programs.

Below is a brief summary of the role. Please download the Job Description for further details.

What you will do:

•  Acting AM when appointed
• Ensure systems for program quality control, monitoring and evaluation, and approach to identifying and acting on key learning in project implementation
• Lead AO proposal development, identify targeted population needs, develop area protocol for go /no go decisions on funding opportunities
• Regular  conference  calls,  assist  with  visits  and  coordination  with  Donors  and  other  external stakeholders at the area level, in coordination with the AM
• Contribute  to  planning  and  implementation  of  needs  assessments,  with  CC  Specialists/PDMs, including for new areas of operation
• Work  with  CC  Specialists/PDMs  to  develop  programmatic  strategy  for  both  emergency  and transitional/ durable solutions responses (with a focus on returns)
• Responsible for the implementation of the Project Cycle Management (PCM) system
• Oversight of projects implementation, including targets and budgets, in coordination with all Project
• Managers and Coordinators
• Coordinate with finance department to ensure effective and transparent project progress forecast
• Regular 1:1 meeting with direct line reports and support with drafting and following up on the Work and Development Plans (WDPs) for all direct reports
• Oversight of reporting for AO level projects

What you will bring:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a senior programme management position in a humanitarian/
• recovery context
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in people management in a complex programme
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Sectoral expertise including in recovery and durable solutions programming
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

What Makes This Position Attractive?

• The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. The organisation protects displaced people and supports them as they build a new future. NRC  began relief efforts after World War II, and today, works in both new and protracted crises across more than 40 countries.
• Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC Ukraine meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions.

What We Offer

• Duty station: Odessa – Ukraine
• Contract duration: 24 months fixed term-renewable subject to performance, structure and funds availability
• Travel : up to 40% within Ukraine
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC salary scale grade 9, terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, 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.

Key Information – Please Take Note When Applying

• Learn more about NRC here and NRC Ukraine
• To apply as an internal candidate, please click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV and application in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.