Regional Solutions Adviser - Syria & Hosting Countries

About the role

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a strategic and experienced humanitarian professional to join its MENA Regional Office as Regional Solutions Adviser for Syria and hosting countries. The role drives regional collaboration, strengthens programme quality and supports multi-country responses across Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and the wider MENA region. It is based in Amman, Jordan, and is a non-accompanied position.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic programme support and guidance to country offices
• Strengthen cross-country coordination, learning and regional coherence
• Lead the development and management of regional and multi-country grants
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities and donor partnerships
• Support return preparedness and durable solutions initiatives for Syrian refugees and returnees
• Coordinate scenario planning, information sharing and regional analysis
• Represent NRC in regional forums and stakeholder engagements
• Promote evidence-based programming, learning and advocacy across the Syria response

Required profile

• 6-8 years of humanitarian, recovery or development experience, including 3 years in advisory or management roles
• Specialist knowledge equivalent to an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as international development, politics or social science
• Track record of successful proposal development or similar work in funding and partnerships
• Experience in complex and volatile contexts, with preference for previous experience in the region
• Fluency in English, written and spoken
• Commitment to working collaboratively with technical and operational colleagues in a matrix structure, including capacity building

Required skills

• Project management, including budget monitoring, M&E, donor reporting, modification requests and evaluations
• Knowledge of donor strategies, priorities and compliance requirements
• Experience with cross-country programmes and donors
• Experience developing learning and development tools and resources
• Understanding of durable solutions concepts and frameworks and of return contexts

What we offer

• Fixed-term contract until November 2027, extendable if additional funding is secured
• Up to 30% travel to field locations
• Salary at Grade 9 on NRC's grading structure