Syria Solutions Adviser MENA

About the role

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a Syria Solutions Adviser for its MENA Regional Office. The role drives regional collaboration, strengthens programme quality and supports multi-country responses across Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and the wider MENA region on displacement, return preparedness and durable solutions. It is based in Amman, Jordan, Syria or Lebanon 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

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of the Syria context and of durable solutions concepts and frameworks
• 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

What we offer

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