Country Director Ukraine

What we are looking for

A strategic leader ideally a Country Director or Senior Manager with solid experience in a similar role. Experience managing both programmes and support functions is preferred.

Strong people management skills, with experience managing complex change processes.

What you will do

• Provide strategic leadership in line with regional and global ambitions, aiming to develop and implement a holistic response across programmes, advocacy and policy work.
• You will have overall responsibility for the country operation. You will be expected to lead the Country Management Group(CMG)  in an inclusive and participatory manner that allows for the flow of ideas and adaptation to an ever-changing context. 
• Work with the CMG to realign NRC’s programmatic approach to Ukraine’s changing context with a focus on local actors and leading the country office through the resulting changes. 
• In close collaboration with the Head of Programme, develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and other key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and secure funding.  
• Represent NRC in the media, raising awareness of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and NRC’s response efforts. 
• Ensure NRC’s activities are carried out in line with NRC’s Response Policy and other relevant (country/regional/global) strategies, donor rules and regulations and NRC policies and procedures.
• Oversee and ensure the implementation of sound and balanced risk management practices, with due consideration for the principle of Duty of Care.  
• Continuously promote a positive and collaborative working environment characterized by high levels of trust and respect, with due consideration for staff care and wellbeing. 
• Drive cost efficiency and quality, including implementation of control mechanisms.
• Learning, training and development of all staff, including a strategy for national staff development.

What you will bring

• Minimum 7 years’ experience from working as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Knowledge of the context in Ukraine.
• Strong people management skills, with experience managing complex change processes.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. 

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.  

What we offer

• Duty station: Kyiv.
• Contract: 24 months.
• Travel: Frequent travel to the field and areas of implementation.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 12 on NRC salary scales and 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.

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Important information about the application process

• This position is open to all candidates - national and international. Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.no 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.

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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

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