Global Shelter & Settlements Adviser – MENA

About the role

The Norwegian Refugee Council is seeking an experienced Global Shelter & Settlements Adviser to provide strategic and technical leadership for its programmes across the MENA region. You will work closely with country and regional teams to ensure high‑quality shelter strategies, policies, tools and practices are developed and implemented.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NRC policies and contribute to the development of innovative shelter and settlements policies, strategies and tools.
• Support the design of country and regional core‑competence strategies and implementation plans aligned with global guidance.
• Contribute to resource mobilisation and fundraising for shelter‑related programmes.
• Provide technical supervision, strategic advice and capacity‑building to Country Office Specialists and Programme Development Managers.
• Act as focal point for the MENA region within the global S&S team, guiding advisers and supporting global initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience in humanitarian shelter and settlements programming.
• Strong collaborative approach and ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Commitment to innovation, learning and sharing best practices across the organisation.

Required skills