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What we are looking for

NRC is looking for a Sub-Regional Advocacy and Policy Adviser to join the Asia Regional Office. The role holder will provide strategic direction to the sub-regional policy and advocacy workstream for the Afghan displacement crisis. In close coordination and collaboration with counterparts in Afghanistan and Iran, the Adviser will implement the sub-regional advocacy and policy activities and project deliverables, as well as hold responsibility for knowledge management and analysis around sub-regional forced displacement trends, protection priorities, and prospects for durable solutions for Afghans.

If you are an action-oriented, proactive, and hands-on policy expert, with a background in developing and delivering innovative advocacy strategies, who holds the dexterity to meet new challenges and navigate through insecure environments, then this is the role for you!

What you will do

• Sub-Regional Initiatives & Projects: Manage delivery of advocacy and policy initiatives and projects.
• Advocacy Sub-Regional Strategy: Develop the strategy in line with the donor project deliverables.
• Policy Development: Development of NRC sub-regional approach and strategic positions to humanitarian issues.
• Advocacy Products: Development of high-quality evidence-based advocacy products, including briefings, reports, position papers, talking points etc. Contract and manage research consultants where necessary.
• Networks & Coalitions: Actively network with other organisations, and lead on development of joint advocacy and policy positions towards target audiences. Development of partnerships and collaboration with relevant stakeholders where necessary.
• Representation: Represent NRC in relevant national, sub-regional and global fora where necessary. 
• Programmes: Support programme staff in incorporating and integrating advocacy into all aspects of NRC’s sub-regional response and strengthen their approaches to advocacy.
• Situation Analysis: Establish internal evidence base and maintain up-to-date analysis of the sub-regional humanitarian situation.
• Fundraising: Support sub-regional advocacy fundraising through donor engagement and contributing to fundraising activities where necessary.
• Talking Points: Develop and keep updated high quality sub-regional private and public advocacy key messages and talking points.

  What you will bring

  • Advanced degree.
  • Manager or Advisor experience in humanitarian assistance.
  • Forced displacement, protection principles, and advocacy expertise.
  • Policy process understanding, related to forced displacement, durable solutions, migration, and humanitarian response framework.
  • Regional refugee and internal displacement understandingrelevant to the Afghanistan context.
  • Complex, and volatile context exposure.
  • English fluency, both written and verbal.

    What makes this position attractive?

    • NRC is a member of the Asia Displacement Solutions Platform (ADSP), and the Sub-Regional Advocacy and Policy Adviser will be responsible for leading all ADSP sub-regional engagement.
    • The Asia Region for NRC comprises of a vast geographical area, and a diverse operating environment, encompassing a complex and multi-faceted set of humanitarian and recovery response needs in countries that are either fragile, environmentally vulnerable, or both, spanning two distinct displacement crises – Afghan and Rohingya. The Asia Regional Office is currently based in NRC’s Head Office of Oslo, covering two sub-regions: South-Central Asia (Afghanistan, Iran, and potentially Pakistan) and South-East Asia (Myanmar and Bangladesh).
    • This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. 
    • The Asia Region is overseeing the Country Offices and their operations and provides strategic guidance across programmes, advocacy, and support functions. The Regional Programme Unit, supports with development of capacity in core competencies and cross-cutting themes, working collaboratively and in a matrix structure with the Heads of Programme in Country Offices and Regional Office Units, the Regional Support Unit, Regional Advocacy, and the Global Programme Development and Support Section. The Regional Programme Unit also takes lead regionally on donor relations, monitoring and evaluation, and other specialist areas.
    • 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 operations here.

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      • Kabul, Afghanistan duty station.
      • 12-month contract duration.
      • 30% travel, approximately.
      • Grade 9 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 as an internal candidate, log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
        • 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.
        • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
        • For any queries, please email us at aela.recruitment@nrc.no with “Sub-Regional Advocacy and Policy Adviser Asia” as the subject line. This email address is for queries only. Applications will not be accepted via email.

          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.

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          NRC is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee that started relief efforts after World War Two. Today, we work in both new and protracted crises across 40 countries, where we help save lives and rebuild futures, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. 

          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 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.