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Regional Head of Operational Support

Full-time Nairobi, Kenya, KE
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<h1 style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>Background:</strong></span></h1><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation dedicated to protecting the rights of displaced and affected people during crises. NRC delivers high-quality programmes to support people forced to flee, helping them rebuild their lives and establish a new future. NRC provides immediate humanitarian assistance, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions. It operates across both new and protracted crises across 40 countries.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The country programmes in the East and Southern Africa region incorporate Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Kenya, and Mozambique. NRC exited from Tanzania in 2026.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">NRC has a simplified organisational structure with a leaner Head Office in Oslo and Representation Offices and smaller Regional Teams.&nbsp; Global support structures are established for functions previously managed by the Regional Offices, including Finance, Risk &amp; Compliance, People &amp; Organisation, Media and Communication, PCM &amp; Grants Management. The Regional Team and Country Offices will access support capacity from these Global Resource Pools.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Resource Pools (hereafter pool) gather staff in one common team which is organised and managed (but not necessarily physically located) at Head Office. The purpose of pooling is to improve efficiency, equity, access and flexibility. The teams should ensure predictable access to the same services and deliver them in an efficient way.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">In Nairobi Kenya, several members of the different pools are physically located in the regional office, the Regional Head of Operational Support ensures streamlining of hosting arrangements and a conducive working environment for all.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The Regional Head of Operational Support will ensure an integrated approach to operational management, supporting the quality and timeliness of NRC's response in the region.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The role is responsible for enabling support needs in countries across HR, Risk and Compliance, Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS), Finance, ICT, Logistics and Administration, ensuring compliance with NRC policies.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The Regional Head of Operational Support plays a crucial role in ensuring that the region is accountable for the performance of country offices, ensuring they meet operational standards and deliver on strategic objectives.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The role ensures a conducive working environment for all teams, including members of different global teams physically located in the regional office in Nairobi.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">This role is a member of the Regional Management Team and the Global Support Advisory Group (GSAG) led by the deputy SG/ CFO.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>What you will do:</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 24px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Ensure that support functions within the regional team operate efficiently, fostering a collaborative and effective working environment.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Hold country offices accountable for progress on their operations by leveraging reports, analyses, and compliance data from NRC’s global resource and pools.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Support country directors and heads of support, HAS Managers with capacity building and problem-solving related to operational challenges.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Provide advice and mentorship to country office operational support teams, fostering capacity building and skills development.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Participate in global discussions on planning and strategy relating to support functions.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Review of finance, HR and logistics requirements related to regional grants in collaboration with the Global PCM and Grants Management facility.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 107%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Streamline the hosting arrangements for members of global pools physically located in the regional office and ensure a conducive working environment&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The postholder, upon request, can act on behalf of the Regional Director including leading relevant Crisis Management Teams.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span><strong>Note: The above responsibilities are just a snapshot. Hence, please refer to the full&nbsp;</strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://norwegianrefugeecouncil.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/JDsforNRCPeople/IQA41E9cAvcrSr8WljLjL8xGAetBqEnWyUns5nvKjpZHLYI?e=wT0zUX"><span><strong>job description</strong></span></a><span><strong> for you to have a full understanding.&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>What you will bring:</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>1. Professional competencies&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 24px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Minimum 10 years of relevant leadership/management experience within the humanitarian field</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Relevant higher education in a related field such as business administration, management, finance or other suitable education</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Background and experience in managing support functions: finance, HR and logistics. It is an added value to have experience from working with security and safety</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Relevant experience with overseeing Finance, Logistics or other support functions will be an asset.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Fluency in English, both written and verbal&nbsp;</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(47, 84, 150); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Context related skills, knowledge and experience:&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">&nbsp;</p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 24px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Essential: Fluency in English both written and verbal&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Knowledge of the context in East and Southern Africa is an asset.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Experience with start-ups, exit and organisational change processes&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 120%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 120%;">Ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams and stakeholders&nbsp;</span></span></p></li></ul><h1 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>3. Behavioural competencies:</strong></span></h1><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 24px;"><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Build meaningful relations&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle; padding-left: 48px;"><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">I communicate clearly and transparently</span></span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">I treat all people with respect</span></span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">I work collaboratively with partners and internal stakeholders</span></span></p></li></ul></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Act with integrity&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle; padding-left: 48px;"><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">I base my action and good judgement assuring necessary change</span></span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">I act as a role model for our principles and values</span></span></p></li></ul></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Empower people&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle; padding-left: 48px;"><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">I delegate and give feedback that allows people to grow</span></span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">I set clear expectations and direction</span></span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">I challenge and support my team to accomplish shared goals</span></span></p></li></ul></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Deliver results&nbsp;</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle; padding-left: 48px;"><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">I always look for the best solution for the people we serve</span></span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">I prioritize and plan enabling my team to achieve results</span></span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">I am accountable and take responsibility for my actions and our results&nbsp;</span></span></p></li></ul></li></ul><h1 style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">What we offer:</span></h1><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Duty station:&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Nairobi, Kenya</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Salary/benefits: grade 11 on NRC’s either <strong>international or national</strong> salary scale.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Duration of Contract: 2 years, national. Or international with full family package.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">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.</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC</span></span></a></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><h1 style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Important information about the application process:</span></h1><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.</span></i></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">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.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Applicants who do not fill in the required information will not be considered for the role.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">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.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Mandatory to submit the below when applying:</span></span></p><ul><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>Your most updated English CV and remove all previous outdated CVs.&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>English Cover Letter</strong></span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>Do not attach certificates or any other documents apart from the two mentioned above.&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p></li></ul></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>Incomplete applications or the ones submitted in other languages than English will not be considered.&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">This position is open for international and national candidates.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">If you have any questions about this role, please email&nbsp;</span></span><a href="mailto:esa.recruitment@nrc.no"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>esa.recruitment@nrc.no</strong></span></span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>with the job title as the subject line.</span></span></p></li></ul><h1 style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><a><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Why NRC?</span></a></h1><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">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.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://vimeo.com/736782633"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Watch this short video</span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"> to see NRC in action.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">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:</span></span></p><ul><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nrc.no/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Learn more about NRC</span></span></a></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div><hr><div><div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript" onmouseover="msoCommentShow('_anchor_1','_com_1')" onmouseout="msoCommentHide('_com_1')"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></div></div>

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