Country Director Venezuela

Norwegian Refugee Council

NRC is looking for a Country Director to join the Venezuela mission. The role holder will be responsible for providing both strategic direction and operational leadership to the Country Office.

If you are an experienced and seasoned leader with a track record of developing and integrating distinctive strategies; the ability to inspire and influence others; and successful experience building and leading collaborative, engaging, and effective teams, then this is the role for you!

What You Will Do

  • Country strategy development and execution.
  • Regional Latin America approach contribution.
  • Programmatic approach realignment.
  • Representation and coordination.
  • Country-level advocacy.
  • Resource allocation and mobilisation.
  • Ensure structures and systems facilitate efficient support to operations.
  • Cost efficiency.
  • Staff development.

What You Will Bring

  • Senior Management / Country Director experience.
  • Humanitarian/recovery context experience.
  • Venezuela, and surrounding region, context exposure and knowledge.
  • High risk, insecure, opaque, complex, and volatile context exposure.
  • English and Spanish fluency, both written and verbal.

What Makes This Position Attractive?

  • Venezuela is currently in the midst of an economic, institutional and social crisis that has displaced millions of its inhabitants. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.
  • NRC is one of the largest NGOs in Venezuela with an annual budget of USD 9.8 million, a staff count of 110 people, a main office in Caracas, and three field offices. Areas of focus include Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Education; Livelihoods and Food Security; and Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance.
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

What We Offer

  • Caracas, Venezuela duty station.
  • 24-months contract duration.
  • Frequent travel.
  • 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

NRC is looking for a Country Director to join the Venezuela mission. The role holder will be responsible for providing both strategic direction and operational leadership to the Country Office.

If you are an experienced and seasoned leader with a track record of developing and integrating distinctive strategies; the ability to inspire and influence others; and successful experience building and leading collaborative, engaging, and effective teams, then this is the role for you!

What You Will Do

  • Country strategy development and execution.
  • Regional Latin America approach contribution.
  • Programmatic approach realignment.
  • Representation and coordination.
  • Country-level advocacy.
  • Resource allocation and mobilisation.
  • Ensure structures and systems facilitate efficient support to operations.
  • Cost efficiency.
  • Staff development.

What You Will Bring

  • Senior Management / Country Director experience.
  • Humanitarian/recovery context experience.
  • Venezuela, and surrounding region, context exposure and knowledge.
  • High risk, insecure, opaque, complex, and volatile context exposure.
  • English and Spanish fluency, both written and verbal.

What Makes This Position Attractive?

  • Venezuela is currently in the midst of an economic, institutional and social crisis that has displaced millions of its inhabitants. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.
  • NRC is one of the largest NGOs in Venezuela with an annual budget of USD 9.8 million, a staff count of 110 people, a main office in Caracas, and three field offices. Areas of focus include Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Education; Livelihoods and Food Security; and Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance.
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

What We Offer

  • Caracas, Venezuela duty station.
  • 24-months contract duration.
  • Frequent travel.
  • 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.

The full Job Description can be found on our website.

How to apply

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