Country Director
Quick answer
Norwegian Refugee Council is hiring a senior Country Director for South Sudan, based in Juba, with a salary of grade 12 on NRC’s international salary scale.
- Role
- Country Director
- Organization
- Norwegian Refugee Council
- Location
- Juba, South Sudan
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- grade 12 on NRC’s international salary scale
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Country Director will provide overall leadership and responsibility for the country operation, driving effective programme delivery, strong external representation, and resource mobilisation and advocacy efforts.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic direction and management to the country programme
- Drive effective programme delivery
- Strong external representation, including active engagement in inter-agency coordination
- Lead resource mobilisation and advocacy efforts
- Build high-performing teams to deliver accountable, high-impact humanitarian response
What it takes
- Minimum seven years of relevant managerial experience, including five years as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context
- Experience working in complex or volatile contexts
- Experience leading diverse teams
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Experience in advocacy work
- Strong representation skills, with the ability to engage and represent NRC at a strategic level
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Juba, South Sudan.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is grade 12 on NRC’s international salary scale.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include seven years of relevant managerial experience, experience in complex or volatile contexts, and fluency in English.
How do I apply?
Applications should include a CV and cover letter in English and can be submitted through the NRC application portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on Norwegian Refugee Council's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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