All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values. Being dedicated, innovative, inclusive, and responsible are attitudes and beliefs that should guide our actions and relationships. NRC is committed to safety and well-being, and together we build a positive work culture where we feel valued, empowered, supported, safe, and have a sense of belonging. NRC does not tolerate employees exploiting or abusing others and has zero tolerance for inaction.
What are we looking for?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a dedicated, resilient, and dynamic professional to fill the role of Northeast Area Manager for Colombia. The purpose of this position is to ensure the effective implementation of programs and projects within their assigned area (the departments of Norte de Santander, Arauca, and Magdalena), guaranteeing adherence to high standards of quality, efficient use of resources, and respect for institutional commitments made to communities, donors, and local authorities. Additionally, the NRC will lead the organization’s representation at the regional level, strengthening strategic relationships with humanitarian, governmental, and community stakeholders, and contributing to the organization’s positioning, programmatic expansion, and operational sustainability in the region.
The Northeast Region faces a complex humanitarian situation stemming from armed conflict, mixed migration, and the impact of climate change. Interventions in this area focus on mitigating protection risks such as displacement and confinement, among others. With offices in Cúcuta, Ocaña, Arauca, Santa Marta, and Tibú, NRC addresses these needs through programs in Education, Legal Assistance (ICLA), Protection, Infrastructure, Water and Sanitation, and Food Security, focusing on guaranteeing fundamental rights in contexts of high operational complexity.
What will your responsibilities be?
- Exercise direct supervision of staff acting as program and support focal points in the area, including supervision of field office coordinators where applicable.
- Actively participate as a member of the Country Management Team (CMG) for Colombia, Ecuador and Panama, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidelines and procedures in all processes within the area.
- Liderar el análisis, planeación y revisión periódica de la estrategia de intervención de NRC en el área/país, asegurando la sostenibilidad operativa de la oficina de área.
- Monitorear de manera continua el contexto político, humanitario y de seguridad en el área, proponiendo ajustes estratégicos oportunos a la intervención.
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Requisitos de educación y experiencia
- Profesional en Ciencias Sociales, Ciencias Económicas, Administrativas o áreas relacionadas, con título de posgrado (Maestría o Especialización) en áreas afines a la Gestión de Proyectos, Cooperación Internacional, Desarrollo o Dirección de Organizaciones.
- Experiencia comprobada en contextos complejos y volátiles.
- Resultados demostrables en implementación y gestión de programas.
- Conocimiento sólido del contexto humanitario Colombiano.
- Fluidez en español e inglés (oral y escrito).
- Mínimo 3 años de experiencia en cargos de alta dirección/gerencia de operaciones en cooperación internacional o asistencia humanitaria
- Experiencia en gestión de equipos multidisciplinarios y procesos de fortalecimiento de capacidades.
- Experiencia en relacionamiento con donantes, coordinación humanitaria y planeación estratégica.
- Conocimiento del contexto local.
- Conocimiento y manejo en herramientas ofimáticas.
- Conocimiento del marco legal del país relacionadas con la población de interés.
¿Qúe ofrecemos?
- Tipo de contrato: Contrato laboral nacional o internacional directo con NRC.
- Duración del contrato: 31 marzo 2027- extensión condicionada a la existencia de recursos y a los requerimientos de la operación en el territorio
- Compensación/beneficios: De acuerdo con las escalas salariales de NRC, sus términos y condiciones esta posición es Grado 10.
- Ubicación: Cucutá, Colombia
- NRC es un empleador que brinda oportunidades igualitarias para todos. Estamos comprometidos en promulgar la igualdad entre nuestros candidatos sin importar la edad, el género, la religión, la nacionalidad, la etnia o las habilidades físicas.
- Pensamos fuera de la caja, valoramos tus ideas, y otorgamos altos niveles de responsabilidad a todos los trabajadores. Tendrás muchas oportunidades de ser escuchado y tomar la iniciativa.
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Important information about the application process
- Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
- 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 aela.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization 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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NRC started its operations in Colombia in 1991 to assist populations affected by the Colombian conflict and its resulting displacement. Since 2017, NRC has also been responding to the increasing influx of people coming into Colombia from neighboring Venezuela.
The Latin American (LA) region faces multiple complex emergencies, including the internal and regional impact of the crisis in Venezuela, the humanitarian consequences of the armed conflict in Colombia, and the pervasive high levels of generalised violence in the North of Central America and in Mexico. These conditions produce some of the highest forced displacement numbers in the world. According to UNHCR, there are over 15 million displacement-affected people, including some 7,4 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across NRC country programme coverage in Latin America. The LA region also witnesses record numbers of transcontinental population movements generating significant protection risks as people are obliged to cross borders often through routes where conditions are dramatic. Restrictive asylum and migration policies also create flows of deportees and returnees, who struggle to re-integrate in their communities and often face violence, retaliation, discrimination, and exclusion. Those phenomena are accelerating across the region.
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
Please note fluency in both Spanish and English is required for this position. Candidates who do not command either of the languages will not be able to be considered.
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
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.
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.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
How to apply
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