Head of Programme - Jordan Country Office

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 leads the implementation of NRC Jordan's 2026-2030 Country Strategy and works with donors, partners and government bodies. The duty station is Amman.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Programme, Grants and MEAL functions, and align implementation with country priorities and annual action plans.
• Drive the fundraising and resource mobilization strategy, build relationships with donors, partners, consortium members, government bodies and humanitarian actors, and identify funding opportunities.
• Lead grant portfolio management, including proposal development, compliance, reporting and donor stewardship.
• Champion programme quality, evidence-based programming, accountability and organisational learning, and strengthen partnerships with local and national actors toward more locally led approaches.
• Foster collaboration between technical and operational teams and 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.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a senior management position in a humanitarian or recovery context, with responsibility for programme and/or project management.
• Proven track record in fundraising and donor engagement, including securing significant institutional funding.
• Experience building partnerships with local and national actors and leading multi-sector, consortium-based programmes.
• 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

• Deep knowledge of humanitarian programming, programme quality standards, grants management and MEAL systems.
• Experience integrating evidence-based approaches and quality standards throughout the project cycle.
• Strong understanding of donor priorities, compliance requirements and the humanitarian and refugee landscape in Jordan and the region.
• Stakeholder engagement, influencing and representation skills, and team-building and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Experience in NRC Core Competency programming (ICLA, Shelter and Education) is an asset.

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.