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NRC Syria looking for a Shelter Project Manager to join the Northwest Area Office. The role holder will be responsible for planning and implementing a high-quality shelter program that spans emergency responses—such as shelter/winterization kits provision—and transitional or permanent solutions, including housing rehabilitation and public buildings, to support the transition toward self-reliance and durable solutions. This will be achieved through mixed modalities and strong integration with other Core Competencies (CCs).

Additionally, they will draw on existing knowledge and expertise from past and ongoing Shelter programming in Syria to ensure the effective delivery of shelter interventions either at the household or community level. They will manage the overall NRC Shelter portfolio and staffing at the AO level and contribute to broader country-level programme development in collaboration with the Shelter Specialist.

Please note for this role, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Syria. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

• Program Development.
• Project Cycle Management (PCM) and Implementation.
• Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource Management.
• Coordination and Representation.

• Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in managing Shelter programme in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field required (civil engineering,). Master’s degree is an added value.
• Technical Shelter expertise working in construction/rehabilitation/engineering of public buildings, apartments rehabilitation.
• Experience with cash for shelter (cash for rent, cash for repair, cash for construction) and market-based approaches.
• Experience working in Northwest Syria (Idlib/Aleppo) or similar hard-to-reach areas.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Project Cycle Management and team leadership.
• Experience applying Sphere Standards and utilising other relevant humanitarian frameworks and guidelines.
• Knowledge of area-based and market-based programming.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, governments, and partner organizations.
• Knowledge of climate resilient- shelter infrastructure, Disaster Risk Preparedness.
• Experience in cost recovery systems and governance models for sustainable Shelter programming is an advantage.

• Duty station:Sarmada, Syria.
• Contract: Fixed Term.
• Travel:30-40% within areas of operation.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s national salary scale.

Please note for this role, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Syria. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer. 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.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.

join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC's operations in Syria here.

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 organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH