What we are looking for:
A seasoned professional with international experience to lead all NRC operations in Libya, with a strong focus on steering the effective integration of strategic, programmatic, and operational management, in compliance with NRC’s mission.
What you will do:
Development and execution of country strategy. Ensure effective collaboration with government and donors at both national and sub-national levels, aiming to strengthen NRC’s position, acceptance, and access to hard-to-reach communities. Oversee and ensure the implementation of sound and balanced risk management practices, giving due consideration to the principle of Duty of Care. Actively contribute to organizational development and structural changes to accommodate growth and adapt to contextual changes. Work with the Human Mobility Hub director to facilitate seamless integration and alignment of efforts, leveraging the office's hosting of the Human Mobility Hub, and actively contribute to shaping the strategic vision and advancing the development of the project in Libya and in the region. Further develop and consolidate NRC's humanitarian and durable solutions programming in Libya, supporting Libyan, as well as migrant and asylum seeker communities. Lead engagement on the Humanitarian Development and Peace Nexus Advisory group, as well as support the Libya INGO Forum. Lead and further develop protection and shrinking space advocacy. Develop partnerships and collaborations with external actors, including national NGOs, the private sector, and academic institutions. Continuously promote a positive and collaborative working environment characterized by high levels of trust and respect, with due consideration for staff care and well-being. Contribute to the regional approach in the Middle East and North Africa. Responsible for overall resource allocation, cost efficiency, mobilization and control Learning, training and development for all staff, including a strategy for national staff development. Overall responsible for all activities, personnel and the country management group (CMG)Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What you will bring:
Minimum 7 years’ experience from working as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context. Experience in working in complex and volatile contexts. Knowledge of the context in North Africa (Libya preferred) and the Middle East, as well as mixed migration. Strong advocacy skills Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. Fluency in English, both written and verbal (working language of office). Good knowledge of Arabic Language is an advantage. Experience managing humanitarian operations remotely. Proven experience of starting up new operations.What we offer:
Duty station: Tunis, Tunisia Contract: Fixed term 24 months (renewable based on funding) Travel: 20% (dependent on visas) Salary/benefits: grade 12 on NRC’s salary 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
Internal candidates only: 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, 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. We welcome applications from all eligible and interested individuals possessing the requisite work authorization or the ability to promptly obtain legal authorization for employment in Tunisia. Send in your application by latest January 7, 2024. We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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 began operations in Libya in 2017 and has continued to scale up its operational and programming presence supporting Libyan IDPs, returnees and host communities as well as vulnerable migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Over the past year, NRC in Libya supported more than 70,000 people through education, shelter, water, sanitation, general hygiene programs, and protection in all regions of the country. NRC implements education/youth, ICLA, shelter and multi-purpose cash assistance activities across the country. NRC continues to scale up its advocacy and rapid needs assessment capacity to improve the protection environment for the most vulnerable communities in Libya and to support them in accessing durable solutions. NRC is the co-lead of the National Education and Shelter/ NFI Sector Working Groups and is an active member of the Libya INGO Forum. In support of the Libya response, NRC has 130 team members and offices in Tunis (Tunisia), Tripoli, Misrata, Ajdabiya and Benghazi (Libya). NRC is also expanding operations in Eastern Libya in response to the recent storm and floods.
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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 Libya here. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.