NRC is looking for a Country Director to join the Iraq mission.
The role holder will be responsible for all NRC operations in Iraq, with a strong focus on steering the effective integration of strategic, programmatic, and operational management, in compliance with NRC’s mission.This position is based in Erbil, with frequent travel to Baghdad and NRC's area offices for various strategic and operational needs.
If you are an influential people leader with a strategic outlook and a passion for durable solutions programming for the displaced, this is the role for you.
What You Will Do
Steer the development of initiatives aimed at contributing to durable solutions for the displaced. Contribute to the development and implementation of regional and country strategies. Promote an environment that is conducive to innovation and learning. Ensure that hiring and employee-related policies are fair, inclusive, and promote diversity. Engagement with NRCs key stakeholders in Iraq, aimed at strengthening NRC’s position, security, and continued acceptance at sub-national and national levels.What You Will Bring
Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a senior Manager/ Country Director in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experienceworking in complex andvolatile contexts. Documented/proven results related to the position’sresponsibilities. Fluency in English, both written and verbal Knowledge of the context in the Middle East and in particular Iraq. Advocacy experience. Fluency in Arabic is a plus.What We Offer
Erbil, Iraq duty station. Contract Duration: 2 years Senior Grade12 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying
We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here. Learn more about NRC’s operation in Iraq here. To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace. Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your employment history, experience, responsibilities, and education in your application. Ensure to attach your latest CV. Submit your application and CV in English. When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted. For any queries, please email us at mero.recruitment@nrc.no with “Country Director-Iraq” as the subject line. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.