Regional Sudan Crisis Adviser

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization established to protect the rights of displaced and affected individuals during crises. Founded in 1946, NRC has grown to employ approximately 15,000 staff members and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The organization is dedicated to delivering high-quality programs that support individuals forced to flee their homes, helping them rebuild their lives and establish a new future. NRC provides immediate humanitarian assistance, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions, particularly in response to both new and protracted crises. The organization has recently increased its resources to address the complexities of the Sudan crisis, focusing on regional and multi-country projects to enhance its response efforts.

Job Overview:
The Regional Sudan Crisis Adviser position is crucial for ensuring effective management, coordination, and quality oversight of regional projects related to the Sudan crisis. The adviser will work closely with country offices that are directly linked to the Sudan response and those hosting Sudanese refugees, including South Sudan, Chad, Egypt, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Libya. The role is designed to provide dedicated capacity at the regional level to manage donor-funded initiatives and support country offices in delivering a collective, high-quality response to the crisis. The adviser will also collaborate with country advocacy managers and regional advocacy teams to implement joint advocacy and communication initiatives aligned with the response strategies for the regional crisis. This position requires a strategic approach to program development, ensuring coherence and complementarity between country and regional initiatives, and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Regional Sudan Crisis Adviser will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including providing advice and guidance to Country Directors and Heads of Programmes, managing designated regional and multi-country projects, and ensuring optimal program strategies and resources are in place. Specific responsibilities include coordinating prioritised support to country offices, identifying programmatic approaches that enhance complementarity between country responses, and supporting the development and alignment of country response strategies. The adviser will also identify new business development opportunities, maintain relationships with stakeholders, facilitate training and briefings for country office staff, and ensure compliance with NRC policies and procedures. Additionally, the adviser will manage the overall coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and close-out of regional projects, ensuring high-quality donor reporting and supporting project modification processes as needed. The role also involves contributing to evidence-based advocacy and communication efforts, producing regional situation reports, and facilitating cross-country learning and experience sharing.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Regional Sudan Crisis Adviser position must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience within the humanitarian or recovery context, with at least 3 years in a managerial or advisory role. They should have specialist knowledge and expertise equivalent to an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as international development, politics, or social science. Knowledge of institutional donors' strategies and compliance requirements is considered an asset. A proven track record of successful proposal development and experience working in complex and volatile contexts, particularly in the region, is essential. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of collaborative work within a matrix structure and possess fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as international development, politics, social science, or a related discipline. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of humanitarian work and the specific challenges associated with the Sudan crisis.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the humanitarian or recovery sector, with at least 3 years in a managerial or advisory capacity. Experience in complex and volatile contexts is preferred, particularly within the region, and candidates should have a strong background in project management, including budget monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, both written and verbal. Additional language skills relevant to the regions involved in the Sudan crisis may be considered advantageous but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The duty station for this position is Nairobi, Kenya, and the contract duration is fixed for 1 year. The salary will be based on NRC's national salary scale, specifically at grade

• NRC is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, and the organization encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability. It is important to note that this position is open only to candidates who have the legal right to work in Kenya, as NRC will not sponsor visas or work permits. The application process requires candidates to submit their CV in English and ensure that they meet the minimum standards in terms of experience and qualifications.