NGO Forum Partnerships and Localization Adviser
Quick answer
Norwegian Refugee Council is hiring a mid-level NGO Forum Partnerships and Localization Adviser in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, paying Grade 8 on NRC’s Syria’s national salary scale, to lead localisation and partnership efforts.
- Role
- NGO Forum Partnerships and Localization Adviser
- Organization
- Norwegian Refugee Council
- Location
- Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- Grade 8 on NRC’s Syria’s national salary scale
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The NGO Forum Partnerships and Localization Adviser will provide strategic leadership on localisation and partnership strengthening within the Syria NGO Forum, supporting collective efforts to advance locally led humanitarian action and more equitable, principled, and effective partnerships.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership on localisation and partnership strengthening
- Support collective efforts to advance locally led humanitarian action
- Lead evidence-based analysis and collective advocacy
- Coordinate and facilitate engagement among national and international NGOs, donors, UN agencies, government, and other humanitarian stakeholders
- Support the development of practical standards, tools, and initiatives that strengthen the leadership, participation, influence, and capacity of Syrian civil society organisations
- Serve as a focal point for localisation and partnership issues
What it takes
- Master's degree in humanitarian affairs, international development, public policy, political science, social sciences, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian action, NGO coordination, localisation, partnerships, policy, advocacy, or organisational development
- Experience working with national and international NGOs
- Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination processes and working groups
- Proven experience producing analytical papers, reports, policy briefs, and advocacy products
- Experience engaging with donors, UN agencies, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Fixed Term -renewable based on performance and funding, approximately 40% travel
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is Grade 8 on NRC’s Syria’s national salary scale.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in humanitarian affairs, international development, public policy, political science, social sciences, or a related field, and at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian action, NGO coordination, localisation, partnerships, policy, advocacy, or organisational development.
How do I apply?
Please apply here: [Application Link].
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
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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