The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking an experienced and strategic Global Project Manager โ Market Analysisย
NRC provides life-saving support to displaced populations in over 35 countries through services such as shelter, clean water, legal aid, and education. Our goal is to apply market-based programming to foster the routine use of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) where it is the most appropriate modality, using the highest possible technical standards for evidence-based decision making.ย A key component of this effort is the integration of market analysis to assess the feasibility of both CVA and the localisation of procurement - referred to as โType 1โ market analysis - as a core function within NRC Supply Chain. This initiative directly supports Sub-Objective 1: Quality, Accountability and Learning of NRCโs Global Strategy 2022โ2026. Launched in 2020, the change management process has focused on developing tools, building staff capacity, and providing targeted support to country programmes.
Central to this effort is the Global Project Manager โ Market Analysis, who leads this function, ensuring quality, relevance, and alignment with NRCโs goals. The role involves shaping policy and strategy, change management, fundraising, promoting cross-organisational learning, and strengthening external partnerships, all while collaborating across NRCโs technical areas to identify gaps and drive informed, impactful humanitarian interventions.
If you are passionate about evidence-based programming, supply chain innovation, and organisational change management, join us in shaping the future of humanitarian aid.
What you will do:
Project Development and Management
- Responsible for identifying and articulating project opportunities linked to the development area. Accountable for the management of these projects, including progress, budgets, spending and donor reporting.
- Project management (20%) of 23-month ECHO funded projectย โTransforming Humanitarian Supply Chain โ Market Analysisโ. Assuming overall management and responsibility for the implementation of the action. Responsible to lead on the selection, engagement and collaboration with the coordination mechanisms involved in the project implementation, building on the foundations laid. Validate all outputs/deliverables of the project, and act as main point of contact for representatives of the coordination mechanisms.
- Support the implementation of the 2022-2026 NRC Global Strategy, with a particular focus on strengthening evidence-based decision making. Quarterly project reporting under SO1 Quality Accountability and Learning, and to the Project Steering Committee.ย
Policies, strategies and technical supportย
- Contribute to the development of policies and strategies relevant to Type 1 market analysis
- Responsible for further development of Type 1 market analysis in NRC and its adoption in close cooperation with country office, CCs and thematic areas.ย
- Responsible for the provision of support and capacity building along the technical reporting lines (to ROs and COs) on Type 1 market analysisย
- Lead and support the development, revision and adaptation of tools and methodologies related to Type 1 market analysis.ย
Learning and information sharingย
- Responsible for the compilation of learning from evaluations, organisational pilots and across the regions.ย
- Responsible for the institutionalisation and dissemination of best practices and learning related to Type 1 market analysisย
- Supporting market analysis training facilitation as needed.
Advocacy, Networking and Representationย
- Responsible for the networking and representation of NRC at strategic level ensuring NRCโs access to global policy debates in relation to Type 1 market analysis/supply chain planning and within field of Market-Based Programming, upholding and promoting the perceptions and reputation of NRC.ย
- Responsible for identification, development and maintenance of relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. donors, UN agencies, NGOs, research and educational institutions, private sector) related to market analysis and localisation. Ensure that NRC is well placed within the wider sector including presenting NRCโs work and position NRC in the major debates and leading advocacy initiatives linked to the development area.
- Contribute to the identification, prioritisation, development and documentation of advocacy issues related to Type 1 market analysis, supply chain in programme design and localisation.ย
- Engage with external working groups and other stakeholders to represent NRCโs work on market analysis and contribute to the development of better practices in the sector and bring in outside ideas to NRC.
Please download theย detailed job descriptionย to learn more about the position.ย
What you will bring:
- Educational (MA level or equivalent) and professional knowledge in International Development Studies, Humanitarian Action or Global Political Economy
- Minimum 5 years of relevant humanitarian/development working experience
- Demonstrated ability in planning, organising and implementing projects/initiatives
- Advanced people management and communication skills
- Fluency in English, both written and verbalย
- Fluency in Arabic, French or Spanish is an added asset
- Proven record of accomplishment in full cycle project management (proposal development, piloting, project implementation, final report)ย
- Ability to line manage staff
- Managing staff/contractors/consultants related to the projects they are responsible for.
- Budget management
- Experience in developing organisational tools for improving efficiency and driving value for money
- Proven ability and experience of working with strategy development and implementation
- Demonstrated ability and experience in academic research
- Experience in representing the department/organisation in internal and/or external forums
- Creative thinking and a holistic approach
- Experience in PROSCI Change Management or equivalent is an added asset
What we offer:
- Duty station: Any country where NRC has an operational presence (Except Geneva & Washington DC), or through an Employer of Record (EoR) arrangement in France, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Spain, or the Netherlands.ย ย ย
- Contract: 6-9 months, fixed term, from Mid Aug 2025.ย ย ย
- Travel: 30%.
- Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRCโs National salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process
- For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you have any questions about this role, please emailย ho.recruitment@nrc.noย with the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
Watch this short videoย to see NRC in action.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
- join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
- be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH