Regional Support Director ALAR (Internal Only)

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 12 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 12 (NRC) contracts.

We are looking for an internal Regional Support Director to join our team in Oslo and become is a member of the Regional Management Team. The Regional Support Director role is to assume overall accountability for the strategic development of Finance, HR, Logistics, and Administration functions in the region promoting learning and cost conscious culture. The Support Director has a responsibility to ensure holistic approach to the operations, integrated with the program support provided by the Program Director.

***This position is open to Internal Candidates only***

Background

The Asia Latin America Region of NRC’s field operations is led and overseen from the regional team based in Oslo and including roving specialists, and covers country operations in Afghanistan, Iran, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Ukraine and Latin America. The Regional Office provides a range of strategic and operational oversight and support to countries within the Region. The Regional support staff work with core support functions of Finance, HR and Logistics to ensure compliance with NRC global strategy, policy and standards, and provide support with development of capacity. They work collaboratively and in a matrix structure with both the Global Function departments in, and with Country Directors, Heads of Support and managers in the support functions in country operations.

What you will do:

1. Manage performance and staff development of the Regional Support staff.
2. Ensure strategic development of Finance, HR, Recruitment, Logistics, IT and Administration functions to maximize support and oversight of the Country Offices.
3. Ensure development and implementation of adequate control mechanisms of NRC operations in the region, and that risks are minimised by monitoring compliance of country operations
4. Facilitate guidance, support and capacity building related to the support functions in the region
5. To enhance organizational learning, explore and create synergies between Country Offices related to Finance, HR, Logistics, and Administration
6. Ensure strengthening of awareness of anti-corruption and Code of Conduct in the region
7. Liaise with CDs and Country Offices Heads of Support to ensure constructive communication between related Regional functions and Country Offices
8. On behalf of the Regional Director, act as the main focal point for the region on new global strategies and global change projects relating to support functions (eg HR, Finance), at the development, implementation and review phases. Ensure implementation of, and adherence to NRCs global policies, initiatives and donor commitments relevant to the support functions.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant leadership/management experience within the humanitarian field
• Background in a relevant professional discipline combined with broad experience of operational management
• Knowledge of the support functions; Finance, HR, Logistics and Administration
• Experience of effective change management
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the context in Asia Latin America Region
• Experience with start-up, exit or similar
• Understanding of matrix structures
• Professional credibility to provide strategic leadership across a multi-disciplinary team and to provide strategic guidance to senior managers in country operations

We are also looking for people who share our values:

• To be dedicated in what we do;
• To be innovative with our solutions;
• To act as one unified and inclusive team;
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people we exist to serve; and to each other, NRC Family.

What Makes This Position Attractive?

• The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. The organisation protects displaced people and supports them as they build a new future. The organisation began relief efforts after World War II, and today, works in both new and protracted crises across more than 40 countries.
• The Asia and Latin America Regional Office comprises of a vast geographical area, and a diverse operating environment, encompassing a complex and multi-faceted set of humanitarian and recovery response needs in countries that are either fragile, environmentally vulnerable, or both.
• Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the detailed Job Description here.
• Learn more about NRC here.
• To apply as an internal candidate, please click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• 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. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• For any queries, please email us at aelarecruitment@nrc.no with “Regional Finance Controller” as the subject line.

What We Offer

• Duty station: Oslo
• Short period contract duration.
• 25% travel, approximately.
• Grade 12 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.