Head of Programme - Jordan

About the role

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a Head of Programme to join its senior leadership team in Jordan. This is a pivotal Country Management Group role covering programme strategy, resource mobilization, grants, MEAL, partnerships and programme quality. The post-holder helps deliver NRC Jordan's 2026-2030 Country Strategy and supports the shift toward more locally led programming. The duty station is Amman.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Programme, Grants and MEAL functions.
• Lead the implementation of NRC Jordan's strategic objectives and align them with country priorities and annual action plans.
• Drive the fundraising and resource mobilization strategy, build relationships with donors, partners, government bodies and humanitarian actors, and identify funding opportunities.
• Manage the grant portfolio, including proposal development, compliance, reporting and donor stewardship.
• Champion programme quality, evidence-based programming, accountability and organisational learning.
• Strengthen partnerships with local and national actors and foster collaboration between technical and operational teams.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of technical specialists and programme support functions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in a senior management position in a humanitarian or recovery context, with responsibility for programme and/or project management.
• Experience leading multi-sector, consortium-based and partnership-driven programmes.
• Strong track record in fundraising and donor engagement, including securing significant institutional funding.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and excellent writing skills.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Jordan; work permits and visa sponsorship are not provided.

Required skills

• Humanitarian programming, programme quality standards, grants management and MEAL systems.
• Knowledge of donor priorities, compliance requirements and the humanitarian and refugee landscape in Jordan and the region.
• Experience integrating evidence-based approaches and programme quality standards throughout the project cycle.
• Experience building partnerships with local and national actors.
• An asset: experience in NRC Core Competency programming (ICLA, Shelter and Education).

What we offer

• Fixed-term contract of 12 months, renewable based on funding, performance and the need for the position.
• Travel allowance of 30% to area and field offices.
• Salary at Grade 11 on NRC's national grading structure.