What we are looking for

NRC is looking for a dynamic, motivated, and experienced Country Director to join the Chad mission. The role holder will actively develop NRC’s country strategy, identify and attract a diverse funding portfolio, and further establish NRC as a credible and professional international humanitarian organisation in Chad.

If you are an action-oriented, execution-driven seasoned leader; with a track record of developing and integrating distinctive strategies; as well as strong coordination, networking, and stakeholder management skills; the ability to build constructive relationships with external parties; and has successful experience in building and leading collaborative, engaging, and effective teams; then this is the role for you!

What you will do

• Position NRC as the new humanitarian actor in Chad.
• Substantial emergency response leadership.
• Potential programme expansion.
• Country strategy development and execution.
• Representation and coordination.
• Country-level advocacy.
• Resource allocation and mobilisation.
• Ensure structures and systems facilitate efficient support to operations.
• Cost efficiency and quality.
• Staff learning, training, and development.
• Safety and security of staff.
• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.

What you will bring

• Senior Management / Country Director track record.
• Humanitarian/recovery/emergency response context experience.
• Advocacy expertise.
• Complex and volatile context exposure.
• English and French fluency, both written and verbal.

What makes this position attractive?

• The extreme brutality of Sudan’s war has displaced 9 million people within their own country. This is now the largest war-related displacement crisis in the world, surpassing even Ukraine and Syria.
• Chad has received the largest share of people fleeing Sudan (nearly 40 per cent of those who have fled since violence erupted in April 2023). Across eastern Chad, one in three people are now refugees. The volume of arrivals has placed an unbearable strain on one of the world’s poorest countries. Refugees in Chad now find themselves lacking even the most basic support necessary for survival.
• The scale and rate of the current displacement is unprecedented. In Adré, the city closest to the Darfur border, 150,000 refugees (who now outnumber locals by more than two to one), are living in a self-constructed informal settlements, awaiting relocation to the new camps.
• Given the humanitarian needs and gaps, NRC is contributing to the emergency response by providing assistance to the refugee population relocated to the new camps. The intervention focuses on integrated programming in sectors where NRC can add value (Shelter; Education; Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance; and Protection from Violence).
• NRC is commencing its emergency humanitarian response with these key competencies to enable refugees and the host population affected by the crisis to have inclusive access to quality humanitarian assistance.
• This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by affected communities.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Learn more about the emergency in Chad here and here.

What we offer

• N’Djamena/Abeche, Chad duty station.
• 24-month contract duration.
• Frequent travel.
• Grade 12 in NRC’s Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, 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:- log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• 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.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• 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 aela.recruitment@nrc.no with “Country Director Chad” 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.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

NRC responds to the diverse needs faced by populations in Myanmar through the delivery of integrated programming and advocacy to ensure that conflict and displacement-affected communities can meet their needs and exercise their rights. NRC works with a range of different local and international partners to deliver a multi-faceted response that includes emergency response to rapid onset needs, providing essential services to internally displaced people in protracted displacement, and contributing to pathways to durable solutions.

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 here.