Cluster/Consortium/Forum Manager

VenezuelaCluster/Consortium/Forum Manager (national)OrganizationNorwegian Refugee CouncilPosted 24 Mar 2025 Closing date 7 Apr 2025All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization's core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.What we are looking forThe 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 for 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 doDevelop and implement the INGO forum's strategic direction and work plan.Strengthen strategic relationships with UN agencies, donors, embassies, INGOs, NNGOs and civil society organisations, and national and regional authorities.Prepare and manage budgets aligned with approved activities. Ensure timely reporting to Forum members and Steering Committee.Ensure the forum's adherence to agreed policies, terms of reference, guidelines and principles.Facilitate and coordinate meetings, ensuring actionable follow-ups.Represent forum positions in engagements with key stakeholders and donors.What you will bringMinimum 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 offerDuty station: Caracas, VenezuelaContract: national contract, 6 months (renewable)Travel: up to 15%Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC's salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditionsNRC 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.Important information about the application processInternal 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.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.Safeguarding is central to NRC's work. We expect all employees to:treat everyone with respect and dignitycontribute to building a safe environment for allnever 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.How to applyFollow The Linkhttps://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/job/17710Job detailsCountryVenezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)City Caracas SourceNorwegian Refugee CouncilTypeJobCareer categoryProgram/Project ManagementYears of experience5-9 yearsThemesCoordinationHealth
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