What we are looking for:
NRC is seeking an experienced Global Shelter & Settlements (S&S) Adviser to support our EURASIA and Latin America (LA) region. Reporting to the Global Lead for Shelter & Settlements, you will provide strategic and technical leadership to Country and Regional Offices, helping to strengthen programme quality, shape effective S&S strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-impact shelter and settlements interventions.
In this role, you will advise and build the capacity of country teams, drive the development of policies, tools, and best practices, and provide technical oversight to ensure programmes meet NRC standards and donor requirements. You will also play a key role in proposal development, identifying funding opportunities, and supporting resource mobilisation across the region. Working within NRC's global technical matrix, you will also collaborate closely with country, regional, and global colleagues to promote innovation, strengthen programme quality, and contribute to organisational learning.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic humanitarian leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to influence, mentor, and deliver results across diverse and complex operational contexts.
Please note that this is a temporary cover for a period of 9 months and open for NRC internal candidates only. The ideal candidate should be available to start in mid-August 2026.
What you will do:
Here are some of your specific responsibilities
- Be the primary focal point for COs in Asia, (and coordinate with the GA supporting Europe)
- Be the primary focal point in the S&S team for the LA and EURASIA Regional Office/Team
- Act as the technical expert for NRC globally in a specific sub-area of S&S i.e. Climate and Environment, Gender and DEI, Settlement Based Approaches, Clean Energy provision, market-based approaches etc. responding to technical requests, creating guidance and thought leadership linked to that topic. (Topic to be identified in discussion with GL)
- Promote the integration of key CC strategy areas (best practice) into the work of COs, such as Environmental and Climate sensitive programming, participatory approaches, adequate housing and settlement or area-based approaches.
- Take the lead in the identification of pilot projects for the further development of the core competency in the region or CO. Contribute to the communication of results and the development of recommendations.
- Contribute to development of systems to facilitate and foster research, evidence building and programme innovation at country, regional and global levels.
- Act as a focal point on learning and development initiatives as an integral part of capacity building for the CC within the COs, working collaboratively with other CC and Development Area Advisers and the L&D lead within the regions, and with colleagues at Global Level.
- Take part in or support TWGs at the Global Shelter Cluster level.
- As part of the pool - support COs in other regions according to prioritization and expertise – in agreement with the GL.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about this position.
What you will bring:
- Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in a similar position within the humanitarian field or similar.
- In-depth knowledge of and experience with NRC’s specialised areas of expertise
- Proven experience in programme quality and strategic approaches to programme development.
- Experience of developing practical tools and resources.
- Experience of programme quality assessments, programme development and delivery.
- Experience of delivering learning and development as part of quality improvement and capacity building.
- Experience from different countries from across more than one NRC region.
- Extensive experience in programming in complex and volatile contexts.
- Willingness to travel to high-risk COs (including area offices and field offices).
- Willingness to keep HEAT training valid.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is considered an advantage.
- Understanding of and commitment to organisational learning, and the role and contribution of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning to quality management and development.
- Understanding of, and commitment to working collaboratively with technical and operational colleagues within a matrix structure, including capacity building.
- Understanding and experience of the specific demands of S&S within the EURASIA/LA contexts.
- Understanding of and commitment to integrated response approaches
What we offer:
- Duty station: NRC HO in Oslo, Rep Offices in Germany, Belgium and the UK as well as the listed Employer of Records countries.
- Contract: 2 years.
- Travel: up to 40% including up to 30 days deployment at a time.
- Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s Resident 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
- For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Market Place.
- 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 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 ho.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.
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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.
Organization context
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
