Programme Adviser (for internal candidates only)
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Job Summary
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. NORCAPs 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)
Responsibilities
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
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 NORCAPs cooperation with national and international partners and networks.
Qualifications
- 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
- Initiating action and change
- Analysing
- Communicating with impact and respect
Our Values
NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisations 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:
- Central location in downtown Oslo
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working
- Rewarding work for a renowned global organisation dedicated to meeting several humanitarian peacebuilding and development challenges
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!
- When submitting your application kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport. Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.
- NORCAP values diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race sex sexual orientation national origin religion or disability.
- NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.
- Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignment.
- Feedback will be given to all applicants within four weeks after the closing of this advertisement.
Apply before 14th December 2025 at 23:59 Oslo time
We look forward to receiving your application!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
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 organ ... View more
