What we are looking for:

An experienced professional who has served in senior management roles in humanitarian/recovery contexts supporting both programming and support functions. Experience implementing emergency/rapid response programming and access negotiation as well as knowledge of donor requirements and compliance rules.

You will provide overall leadership, management, and strategic direction to the designated geographical area for the Palestine Office.

What you will do: 

In this position, you will:

• Ensure efficient and smooth move to full Area Office operational structure in the West Bank.
• Set-up administrative and other processes in the area office to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Engage proactively in humanitarian coordination mechanisms and maintain constructive relationships with key NGOs, donors, UN and government partners, including AIDA and the ICCG, and the West Bank Protection Consortium.
• Ensure the establishment of good relationships with national and local authorities.
• Travel regularly to field sites to oversee operations and monitor programming.
• Follow on context in the area and ensure deployment of relevant teams to perform rapid needs assessments and field response coordination when needed.
• Make sure to implement CO SOPs and where needed establish specific area SOPs.
• Oversee and be responsible for incorporating Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) Minimum Standards into West Bank implementation as per NRC guidelines, policies and Palestine-specific explanatory notes.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the role

What you will bring:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a relevant domain. A Master’s degree is preferable.
• Minimum 5 years experience working in a senior management role in humanitarian/recovery contexts.
• Significant previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Sound knowledge of the Palestinian context.
• Knowledge of donor requirements and compliance rules.
• Strong proposal writing skills.
• Strong budgeting and budget management skills
• Arabic language skills are desirable.

What we offer:

• Duty station: West Bank, Palestine
• Contract: 12-month contract (possible extension, dependent on performance & funding)
• Travel: up to 30%
• Salary/benefits: Highly competitive salary on grade 10 on NRC’s 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

Important information about the application process:

• 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, ensuring 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 as a result, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Nationals with international experience are encouraged to apply.
• We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Send in your application by 13th January 2024.
• 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 who 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 Palestine here.