About the position

The Shelter Project manager position aims to lead the implementation of all Shelter Core Competencies at the Area Office level. The position will be based in the Samada office, which is one of the Northwest NRC field hubs. The Shelter Project Manager is 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).
The Project Manager will also 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 be responsible for managing the overall NRC Shelter portfolio and staffing at the AO level. They will also contribute to broader country-level programme development in collaboration with the Shelter Specialist.

Key information

Application deadline:

27.05.2026

Employer:

Norwegian Refugee Council

Title:

Shelter Project Manager G8, Syria, NWS Sarmada

Positions:

1

Full-time/part-time:

Full-time

Employment type:

Contract

Percentage of full-time:

100

Webcruiter ID:

5131008825

Start date:

01.07.2026

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Duties and responsibilities

Job Description
- 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 utilizing other relevant humanitarian frameworks and guidelines.

- Knowledge of area-based and market-based programming.

- Knowledge of climate resilient- shelter infrastructure, Disaster Risk Preparedness.

- Experience in cost recovery systems and governance models for sustainable Shelter programming is an advantage.

- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.

Please download the complete Job Description here to learn more about the position.

Qualifications

- Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in managing Shelter program in a humanitarian/recovery context

- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field required (civil engineering,). Master's degree is an added value.

- Documented results related to the position's responsibilities.

- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.

- 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.

- Familiarity with NRC's Shelter Toolkit or similar standardized shelter tools.

- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Valid driver's license

Personal qualities

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

We can offer

• Duty station: Sarmada, Syria.
• Contract: End of 2026
• Travel: 40% within areas of operation.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC's national or international salary scale.
• 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.
  
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  Important information about the application process
• Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• For internal candidates please use your official email address when applying
• 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.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• 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.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.
  
  Why NRC?
  
  The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization 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.
  
  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 Syria here.

About the employer

TheNorwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisationhelping people forced to flee.

Wework in crises across more than 30 countries, providing emergencies and long-termassistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced toflee, advocating their rights.

NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities

NRC also runs theInternal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reportingon and advocating for people displaced within their own country.