The posting
Job Description
What we are looking for
Candidates with management/advisory level experience within the humanitarian context, specifically those with deep understanding of the Syria context, displacement dynamics, and durable solutions frameworks.
To succeed in this role candidates will need to be strong and experienced in donor engagement, business development, and grant management, as well as experience in project management i.e. coordinating and managing programmes across multiple countries and stakeholders.
Strong strategic planning, analytical, and communication skills are also a requirement for this position.
What you will do
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a strategic and experienced humanitarian professional to join our MENA Regional Office as Syria Solutions Adviser.
As the region continues to navigate displacement, return preparedness, and durable solutions for Syrians, this pivotal role will drive regional collaboration, strengthen programme quality, and support innovative, multi-country responses across Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and the wider MENA region.
You will play a leading role in shaping NRC's regional Syria response by:
- Providing strategic programme support and guidance to country offices.
- Strengthening cross-country coordination, learning, and regional coherence.
- Leading the development and management of regional and multi-country grants.
- Identifying and securing new funding opportunities and donor partnerships.
- Supporting return preparedness and durable solutions initiatives for Syrian refugees and returnees.
- Coordinating scenario planning, information sharing, and regional analysis.
- Representing NRC in relevant regional forums and stakeholder engagements.
- Promoting evidence-based programming, learning, and advocacy across the Syria response.
What you will bring
We are seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking adviser with:
- 6-8 years of humanitarian, recovery, or development experience, including 3 years in advisory or management roles.
- Specialist knowledge and expertise equivalent to an advanced university degree in a relevant field (e.g., international development, politics, social science)
- Strong knowledge of development and other institutional donors’ strategies, priorities, and compliance requirements for relevant donors.
- Track record of successful proposal development, or similar in funding or partnerships
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, with preference for previous experience in the region
- Understanding of, and commitment to working collaboratively with technical and operational colleagues within a matrix structure, including capacity building
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context related skills, knowledge and experience
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the Syria context
- Experience with coordination role across different countries
- Experience working with overall strategy development and planning
- Experience of developing learning and development tools and resources to support capacity building
- Understanding of durable solutions concepts and frameworks and previous experience in working on return contexts
- Experience with project management, including budget monitoring, monitoring, evaluation and learning, donor reporting, modification requests and evaluations
- Knowledge of and interest in new business opportunities, including different partnerships modalities, grants and commercial opportunities
- Experience of working with cross-country programmes and donors
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What we offer
- Duty station: Amman Jordan, Syria or Lebanon. Please note that this is a non-accompanied position.
- Fixed term contract: Until November 2027 (extension possible if additional funding is secured)
- Travel: Up to 30% to Field locations.
- Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC's 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 all qualified candidates.
- 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.
- 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.
Learn more about NRC
If you're passionate about regional leadership, partnership-building, and developing solutions for displaced populations, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of NRC's Syria response.
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
