Background:
Political instability and successive waves of armed conflict across Libya have resulted in one of the most complex and neglected humanitarian emergencies in the world today. The United Nations Humanitarian Response Plan for 2021 estimates there are 1.8 million people, including more than 635,000 children, need humanitarian assistance in Libya. Those in need of assistance are comprised of internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, conflict-affected communities, refugees and migrants. Migrants, asylum seekers and refugees represent 50% of the most vulnerable. The number of individuals requiring humanitarian assistance is expected to increase as the capacity of affected families to cope with shocks continues to diminish due to ongoing conflict, COVID-19 pandemic, and the deteriorating economic situation in the country. An estimated 250,000 Libyans have fled their homes. Furthermore, there are more than 600,000 foreign nationals, including 46,823 asylum seekers and refugees, in Libya who are extremely vulnerable and lack access to basic services and protection, many of whom are residing in urban areas across the country. In response to the needs of vulnerable communities, NRC operates across Libya in urban and camp settings and provides emergency education, shelter/NFI, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and multi-purpose cash support to populations in need including IDPs, returnees, host and non-Libyan communities.
Role and responsibilities
Reporting to the Country Director, the Head of Support (HoS) will lead the Support Unit and have the overall responsibility for ensuring that NRC’s HR, finance, logistics, administration, Risk and Compliance systems provide relevant and adequate support to the NRC Libya Response. The HoS will also be responsible for designing, planning and leading the implementation of key strategic initiatives to improve systems and structures. The HoS will also play a key leadership role in planning processes, including the annual budget process, workforce planning and talent management.
The following is a brief description of the role's scope and responsibilities:
Resource Management
Review the current NRC Libya staffing support structure and propose an adequate fit-for-purpose strategy, including the development of a Risk and Compliance Unit.
Provide leadership of the Support Unit and oversee the timely recruitment of support staff as well as national staff capacity development initiatives.
Plan and develop into Support plans for emergency response and quick scale ups in existing and new areas of operations.
In coordination with the Country Director Actively lead on change management processes in across the NRC Libya mission.
Ensure Financial coverage of all support costs in the Country Operations.
Provide leadership, management and supervision of Human Resources functions which include recruitment, staffing, training, learning & development, staff care, performance monitoring and employee counselling.
13. Support and Systems Management
14. Risk and Compliance
What we offer
Candidates with NRC background will be encouraged to apply, but we are also open for external candidates who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference in Libya. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy closing.
12 months renewable contract
A Competitive salary and benefits according to International staff terms and conditions including contribution to a pension fund
Grade: 11 in NRC's grade structure
Duty station: Benghazi, Libya
An approved health certificate will be requested before the contract start
This vacancy is archived.