Background
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation dedicated to protecting the rights of displaced and affected people during crises. NRC delivers high-quality programmes to support people forced to flee, helping them rebuild their lives and establish a new future. NRC provides immediate humanitarian assistance, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions. It operates across both new and protracted crises across 40 countries.ย
NRC specialises in five core competencies: counselling and legal assistance (ICLA), protection from violence, education, shelter and settlements, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). These specialised areas enable NRC to respond effectively to the diverse needs of displaced populations. As a rights-based organisation, NRC is a strong advocate for displaced and vulnerable people, working at local, national, regional, and global levels to influence decision-makers. This advocacy is rooted in the organisation's first-hand experience and specialised expertise.
What we are looking for
The West Bank Area office is looking for a qualified Project Manager to oversee the implementation of quality Shelter and WASH programming.ย
**This role is open to candidates with legal authorization to work in West Bank. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship**
What you will do
Line management of Shelter and WASH Project staff.
Oversee program implementation.
Ensure compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
Work closely with the Area Manager and Area Programme Manager to develop the area programme strategy for Shelter and WASH aligned with CO shelter and WASH strategy
Ensure relevancy and quality of the projects implemented, capitalization and reporting.
Assess needs, develop emergency response plans and implement response plans for the area.
Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and Shelter and WASH strategies.
Ensure capacity building of all shelter and WASH staff.
Represent NRC and networking at area level โ as delegated by the APM and AM.
Promote the rights of Palestinians, refugees, IDPs, returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
Please download theย detailed job descriptionย to learn more about the position.ย
What you will bring
Minimum University degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering, Public Health from recognized and reputed universities.
Understanding all technical issues related to WASH/Shelter activities.
Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context and experience in both Shelter and WASH.ย
Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.ย
Technical WASH and Shelterย expertise.
Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.ย
Technical WASH and Shelterย expertise.ย
Good understanding and interpretation ofย BoQs, drawings, materialย specificationย and cost estimates.ย ย
Good experienceย in contract management (e.g. FIDIC) and conflict resolution.ย ย
What we offer:
Duty station:ย West Bank.
This role is open to candidates with legal authority to work in West Bank. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Contract duration: 12 months.
Travel:ย Approximately 30% to areas of operation.
Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRCโs salary scale.
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
Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
For current NRC staff, use your official nrc email address when applying.
Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.ย
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.ย
If you have any questions about this role, please emailย mero.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.
ย 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.
Learn more about NRC's operations in Palestineย here.