The posting
Job Description
What we are looking for
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Multi-Core Competency Project Manager to lead our multi-sector humanitarian portfolio across Chernihivska Oblast and designated programmes in Shostka Raion, Northern Sumska Oblast.
We are seeking a highly motivated humanitarian leader with a proven track record in programme management, technical knowledge or expertise in at least one of NRC's Core Competencies, partnership oversight, and team leadership within complex and rapidly changing environments.
This is position is open to internal candidates in NRC. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Ukraine. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
Apply today and help drive meaningful humanitarian impact where it matters most!
What you will do
As the most senior NRC representative based in Chernihiv, you will play a critical leadership role in driving programme quality, leading partnerships, managing teams, strengthening coordination with authorities and humanitarian stakeholders, and ensuring timely, impactful assistance to displaced populations and returnees.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic humanitarian leader passionate about delivering integrated emergency and recovery programmes in one of Ukraine's most complex operational environments.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee NRC's multi-sector programme portfolio in Chernihiv and assigned programmes in Shostka.
- Manage direct implementation of Shelter and Cash programmes, ensuring quality, accountability, timely delivery, and compliance with donor and NRC standards.
- Drive programme development by identifying humanitarian needs, developing project proposals, and contributing to area-level strategy and emergency preparedness.
- Lead the management of local partnerships, ensuring effective planning, implementation oversight, performance monitoring, and partner capacity strengthening.
- Serve as budget holder for designated projects, ensuring sound financial management, spending oversight, and efficient use of resources.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to programme staff, including Shelter and Emergency Response Coordinators.
- Strengthen integrated programming approaches across NRC's core competencies, promoting collaboration, learning, and programme quality.
- Represent NRC in coordination forums, cluster meetings, and engagements with local authorities, humanitarian actors, and community stakeholders.
- Monitor humanitarian trends, risks, and operational developments and support effective emergency response planning and implementation.
- Champion the rights and protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees in line with NRC's advocacy priorities.
What you will bring
- Minimum 4 years' experience in humanitarian and/or development programming, including at least 2 years in project management within an international NGO.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects across the full programme cycle, including planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
- Strong experience overseeing partner-led programming and supporting local partner capacity strengthening.
- Experience managing multi-sector humanitarian programmes and leading diverse teams with technical knowledge or expertise in at least one of NRC's Core Competencies.
- Sound understanding of humanitarian response and displacement dynamics, preferably within Ukraine or similar contexts.
- Technical knowledge in one or more sectors such as Shelter & Settlements, Cash Assistance, Protection, Education, or Legal Assistance.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, coordination, negotiation, and representation skills.
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian (written and spoken).
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust, empower teams, and deliver results in insecure and volatile environments.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What we offer
- Duty station: Chernihiv, Area office North-East.
- Fixed term contract: 12 months national contract.
- Travel: Up to 20% to field locations.
- Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC's national grading structure.
- 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
- We invite applications from qualified internal candidates matching the profile. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Ukraine, we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
- Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
- To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address 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 and a cover letter.
- 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
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.
- 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.
Join a dedicated team delivering life-changing humanitarian assistance and helping communities affected by displacement rebuild their lives with dignity. You will have the opportunity to shape programme strategy, strengthen local partnerships, and lead impactful, integrated humanitarian responses in northern Ukraine.
Learn more about NRC
Learn more about NRC Ukraine
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
