Programme Adviser (for internal candidates only)

NORCAP works to improve aid to better protect and empower people affected by crisis and climate change. We do this by providing expertise and solutions to humanitarian, development and peacebuilding partners, because we believe working together is the best way to reduce needs, risks and vulnerability over time. We seek and promote more effective ways of working at the global level and in the field. NORCAP’s aim is not only to reduce needs, but also to create choice and opportunity for vulnerable people.

NORCAP works with and through our partners to improve aid in two complementary ways:  

• We provide targeted expertise to strengthen our partners’ response.  

• We collaborate with partners to develop solutions to un-met gaps and challenges.

  Norcap is looking to recruit a Programme Adviser who will provide essential thematic and operational support to the Election and Democracy Team to deliver effectively on the Teams’ Work plans in line with the NORCAP strategy
  The Programme Adviser works under the guidance of the Thematic Manager and will be responsible for the thematic aspects of assignment of election observer and contribute to the operationalisation of thematic strategies, ensuring smooth coordination, logistics, and administrative routines.

   

  This position is for internal candidates only (candidates who are currently members of staff with NRC or were staff members within the last 2 years)

• Responsible for the coordination of NORCAP election observer assignments to international election observation missions, including selection of observers, organizing briefing and debriefing, and reporting, in close cooperation with Operational HR Advisers.   

• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary operational contact with the Norwegian MFA and Embassies regarding observer assignments, and liaise with EOM partner organisations.

• Process streamlining: Support the Operational HR Advisers in streamlining processes for assignment, including security compliance and staff care. 

• Training and Capacity Building: Plan, develop and implement capacity building activities for the observer pool, including training for short-term and long-term observers, staff care seminar and security awareness training. 

• Roster management: Support maintenance and updating of the observer pool, including contributing to recruitment processes. 

• Thematic Events & Outreach: Support the planning and execution of thematic events and outreach activities, including media and social media engagement

  📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

• Observer Programme to Norwegian Elections: Coordinate logistics and implementation of the biennial programme welcoming election management bodies from transitional countries.

• Partnership Support: Support maintenance of existing partnerships and establishment of new ones, ensuring alignment with thematic priorities and strengthening NORCAP’s cooperation with national and international partners and networks.

• 4 years of relevant experience within field of expertise, e.g. project management, election support
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including event organisation
• Effective communication, coordination, and people skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Norwegian
• Higher education within a relevant field, such as Human Rights, Social Sciences or similar. 
• Strong computer/IT skills
• Please read the attached terms of references for more information before you apply.
• Internal candidates only (current staff of staff within the last 2 years)

  Competencies

  The main competencies required for the candidate to thrive in this role are: 

• Planning and delivering results

Our Values

NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values: dedicated, innovative, inclusive, and accountable. These values guide our actions and relationships. NRC fosters a safe and empowering work culture where everyone feels valued and supported. 

What we offer

In recognition of your expertise and contributions, we provide the following benefits and opportunities: 

How to Apply

Based on what you have read so far, do you think you could be a good fit? If so, please follow these steps and apply! 

Apply before 14th December 2025 at 23:59 Oslo time

We look forward to receiving your application!