Cluster/Consortium/Forum Manager (national)

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What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and dynamic Cluster Consortium Forum Manager for Venezuela. Through strategic planning, information analysis and sharing, the job holder will be responsible of implementing and coordinating the work of the INGO forum, in matters such as Advocacy, Access, Localisation and more. The role also entails representing the forum in country at regional and international levels providing INGO contributions to support and enhance coordination efforts**.**

What you will do

1. Develop and implement the INGO forum’s strategic direction and work plan.
2. Strengthen strategic relationships with UN agencies, donors, embassies, INGOs, NNGOs and civil society organisations, and national and regional authorities as possible.
3. Prepare and manage budgets aligned with approved activities. Ensure timely reporting to Forum members and Steering Committee.
4. Ensure the forum’s adherence to agreed policies, terms of reference, guidelines and principles.
5. Facilitate and coordinate meetings, ensuring actionable follow-ups.
6. Represent forum positions in engagements with key stakeholders and donors.

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

What you will bring

• Minimum five years of experience in similar roles in coordination, in Venezuela or within complex/volatile contexts.
• Proven expertise in advocacy and coordination.
• Spanish is the working language and fluency in English is also required (C1-C2).
• Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Experience in developing and implementing coordination strategies and plans.
• Expertise in preparing budgets for humanitarian donor activities.
• Experience in coordination; humanitarian coordination prior experience is required.
• Familiarity with key actors in the humanitarian response within the country.
• Proven ability to analyse information and draft advocacy messages.
• Experience in design and implementation of communication strategies is an added value.

What we offer

• Duty station: Caracas, Venezuela
• Contract: national contract, 6 months (renewable)
• Travel: up to 15%
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 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.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email aela.recruitment@nrc.no 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.

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This position is hosted by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and serves the Steering Committee of the INGO Forum. The role is key for the INGO Forum’s efforts to address humanitarian issues in Venezuela with particular focus on access, advocacy and enhanced coordination. The coordinator will facilitate strategic planning, advocacy, and coordination among forum members, ensuring effective collaboration and representation of the forum’s interests nationally, at regional and international levels. As a hosted position, the coordinator will operate within NRC’s organisational framework while maintaining independence to support the Coalition’s objectives.

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

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About Us

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