All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

What we are looking for: 

The successful candidate will ensure timely and quality delivery and implementation of Cash and Livelihoods project portfolio.

What you will do:

• Support design of market assessments, mapping and analysis
• Budget management: ensure budget management and submit regular spending plans; develop work plans for the field teams and follow up with progress on a daily basis; budget holding when delegated this responsibility; develop procurement plans and ensure all procurements are done in time; contribute towards the preparation of monthly activity reports, donor reports and other updates; contribute to proposal and budget development
• Donor compliance: ensure donor rules and regulations are followed and all necessary documentation is in place and backed up as needed
• Responsible for the quality of the program: quality of data collection and distributions are according to Standard operating Procedures with correct accountability measures in place
• Lead on the recruitment and selection of high-quality staff, oversee the activities of and provide direct supervision to LFS project staff; performance management of all direct reports
• MEL: with support from the Specialist and MEL unit, ensure that the following activities are implemented according to the work plan: market assessments; beneficiary assessments and verification; Post-Distribution Monitoring surveys; and end line surveys. Ensures reporting tools are in place for daily tracking of activities/trainings/distributions
• Overall coordination of beneficiary selection process; ensures there is a communication strategy with beneficiaries in place; ensures there is a functioning complaint mechanism
• Support in identification and procurement of service providers (e.g., training, cash disbursements) while putting in place systems to ensure quality
• Oversee the use of different aid modalities in the emergency response. Take informed decisions over the implementation modality based on market assessments, price monitoring and international best practices
• Establish strong working relationship and coordination with relevant (I)NGOs, coordination fora and local stakeholders on area level
• Coordinate with the Logistics, Finance and Security departments to organize activities.
• Represent NRC in external meetings as needed
• Cooperate closely with counterparts from other NRC core competencies to identify opportunities for integration/synergy of NRC services alongside livelihood, cash and food security programming.
• Ensure realistic monitoring plans are prepared and followed

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

What you will bring:

Professional competencies: 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior-level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Technical Cash and Livelihood expertise 
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context-Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• University degree or higher education relevant to the assignment (Business, Management/Economics, Humanitarian Aid, Development Studies, Agriculture, etc.)
• Experience with multi-sectoral and integrated Cash and Livelihoods programming 
• Professional knowledge of cash transfer modalities/systems
• Experience related to overseeing multiple activity streams and managing multiple budgets
• Experience with community engagement principles and approaches
• Commitment to an evidence and needs-based approach
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and providing capacity-building support 
• Demonstrated experience integrating cash and livelihood work with other sector programmes and into assessments
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and verbal is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online conferencing applications

Behavioral competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies and the following are essential for this position:

• Build meaningful relations
• Empower people
• Act with integrity
• Deliver results

What we offer:

• Duty station: Tripoli, Libya.
• Contract: Fixed term 12 months (renewable based on funding)
• Travel: 40% to areas of operations.
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• 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.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• 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.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Send in your application by 7th January 2025.
• This position is open only to Libyan nationals.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [Click to show email]with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

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 began operations in Libya in 2017 and has continued to scale up its operational and programming presence supporting Libyan IDPs, returnees and host communities as well as vulnerable migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Over the past year, NRC in Libya supported more than 70,000 people through education, shelter, water, sanitation, general hygiene programs, and protection in all regions of the country. NRC implements education/youth, ICLA, shelter and multi-purpose cash assistance activities across the country. NRC continues to scale up its advocacy and rapid needs assessment capacity to improve the protection environment for the most vulnerable communities in Libya and to support them in accessing durable solutions. NRC is the co-lead of the National Education and Shelter/ NFI Sector Working Groups and is an active member of the Libya INGO Forum. In support of the Libya response, NRC has 130 team members and offices in Tunis (Tunisia), Tripoli, Misrata, Ajdabiya and Benghazi (Libya). NRC is also expanding operations in Eastern Libya in response to the recent storm and floods. 

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

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 Libya 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.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: 
• 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