Back Country Director Iran (Internal Only)

What we are looking for

NRC is looking for a Country Director to join the Iran mission. The role holder will be responsible for providing both strategic direction and operational leadership.

If you are an experienced and seasoned leader with a track record of developing and integrating distinctive strategies; with strong coordination, networking, and stakeholder management skills; the ability to inspire and influence others; and successful experience building and leading collaborative, engaging, and effective teams, then this is the role for you! This position is only open to internal NRC employees.

What you will do

• Country strategy development and execution.
• Representation and coordination.
• Country-level advocacy.
• Resource allocation and mobilisation.
• Ensure structures and systems facilitate efficient support to operations.
• Cost efficiency and quality.
• Staff learning, training, and development.
• Safety and security of staff.
• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.

  What you will bring

  • Senior Management / Country Director experience.
  • Humanitarian/recovery/emergency response context experience.
  • Complex and volatile context exposure.
  • English fluency, both written and verbal.

    What makes this position attractive?

    • NRC contributes to the development of policy, aiming to protect the rights of the displaced and calls for increased humanitarian funding and engagement on processes that will generate structural changes in protection and assistance in the region.
    • NRC supports refugees, displaced and disaster affected populations. The Islamic Republic of Iran hosts at least 3.8 million Afghans, one of the largest and most protracted refugee caseloads worldwide.
    • NRC Iran has grown to become the largest international NGO, currently operating in ten provinces across the country. 
    • NRC Iran delivers humanitarian assistance in the sectors of Education; Livelihoods; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Shelter; and Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance. 
    • NRC co-leads several technical inter-agency working groups and provides capacity building to humanitarian partners in the country.
    • This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.
    • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
    • Learn more about NRC’s operation in Iran here.

      What we offer

      📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

      ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

      • Tehran, Iran duty station.
      • 24-month contract duration.
      • 10% travel, approximately.
      • Grade 12 in NRC’s Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
      • NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, 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 log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace. This position is only open to internal NRC employees.
        • When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
        • Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
        • Ensure to attach your latest CV.
        • Submit your application and CV in English.
        • Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
        • 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.
        • For any queries, please email us at aela.recruitment@nrc.no with “Country Director Iran” as the subject line. This email address is for queries only. Applications will not be accepted via email.
        • Please note that NRC does not request any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

          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.

          For the past 40 years, Iran has hosted one of the largest and most protracted refugee crises in the world. At least 4.5 million Afghans reside in Iran, making it the largest refugee hosting country worldwide. Despite the inclusive policies and support from the international community, Afghans face challenges finding and retaining a stable income. Iran is also prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods, which can lead to displacement and destruction.

          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 here. 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