Head of Support At Norwegian Refugee Council

Your purpose as the Head of Support is to ensure that all support functions are providing high quality and efficient support programme implementation.

Specific responsibilities:

1. Responsible for technical capacity building of support staff
2. Responsible for ensuring NRC procedures and policies are in place and running correctly
3. Ensure support team can meet the organizational support needs of contractual partners in Poland
4. Ensure NRC PL meets hosting commitments to Central and East Europe Regional Office (CEERO) for HR, Finance, and Logistics needs
5. Ensure NRC Poland meets lighter hosting commitments to ACAPS for HR, Finance, and Logistics needs
6. Proactively work with Head of Programs (HOP) and Project Development Managers (PDMs) on planning and training for support needs
7. Ensure compliance with local legislation and provide support regarding all legal issue
8. Development, review and implementation of in-country policies, and strategies related to support functions Responsible for technical capacity building of support staff

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Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Allocation of resources and costs expertise
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge of market analysis and cash-based interventions
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license

Context/Specific knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the context in Poland
• Knowledge of Polish is advantageous
• Experience with a start-up
• Experience working with contractual partners
• Experience in establishing systems, training staff, etc.

Note:

For non-EU nationals (or those without the right to work in Poland), should you be successful you will be required to apply for Polish residency and a work permit.

What We Offer:

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative

• 12 months fixed term contract
• Executive Management grade 11 in NRC’s grade structure
• An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
• A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields