Norwegian Refugee Council · 1 week ago
Field Office Coordinator Palestine Gaza
Palestine, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. The Field Office Coordinator will support the day-to-day functions of the Area office within Gaza, ensuring compliance with policies and effective liaison with stakeholders.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support staff at the field office level, both program and support functions
Member of the Area Management Group (AMG)
Provide input on operational support to Area Strategy, and to coordinate and align operational support with program plans
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, procedures and SOPs/guidelines
Ensure adherence to Security and Risk Management policy and procedures
Coordinate and assist with budgets and costs for the field office’s shared costs and support functions
Coordinate and cooperate with NRC stakeholders (government, UN, INGO/NGO/CBO) and relevant partners, according to strategy and plans
Complete regular reports on functional responsibilities to the Area Manager
In coordination with the HAS team, provide timely and accurate analysis and updates to the Area Manager on the operational context, humanitarian needs, access constraints, and emerging trends
Work closely with the Area Manager to maintain effective relationships and ensure compliance with the requirements of relevant local authorities and external stakeholders
Prepare and submit authorities-related reports when requested by the Area Manager
Monitor, analyse, and track procedural, regulatory, and administrative developments in Gaza, and provide regular summaries to support NRC Gaza’s compliance with UN systems and local authority requirements
Facilitate and coordinate the administrative processes related to Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with UN agencies and other humanitarian partners, in coordination with the Area Manager and relevant NRC support functions
Represent NRC in external meetings, coordination forums, and engagements requiring in-person participation, and provide structured feedback to the Area Management Team
Participate in humanitarian coordination mechanisms with UN agencies, NGOs, and other key external stakeholders, under the guidance of the Area Manager
Support the Area Manager in facilitating access to affected populations and managing relationships with relevant external stakeholders and other key interlocutors
Coordinate internally to ensure timely, accurate responses to formal letters, inquiries, and requests from relevant entities concerning NRC’s operations and staff, in line with NRC guidance and approvals
Ensure accurate translation, documentation, filing, and archiving of all official correspondence and meeting records with authorities, in accordance with NRC information-management and compliance standards
Support and follow up on administrative processes related to entry authorizations and permits for international staff, in coordination with NRC HR, HAS, and the Area Manager
Contribute to the development and annual review of the Gaza Area Security Risk Assessment
Provide operational recommendations to improve the effectiveness, safety, and continuity of NRC area operations
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Area Manager
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position
Experience from a leadership role
Experience from working in liaison roles
Ability to work independently
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position's responsibilities
Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
Knowledge of the context in Gaza
Experience with similar positions in other organisations
Company
Norwegian Refugee Council
The Norwegian Refugee Council is a humanitarian, non-profit, and non-governmental organization that provides assistance.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Pluralsight One
2022-06-22Grant
2020-10-01Grant
Leadership Team
Aaron Gershowitz
Institutional Partnership Adviser
Aliza Vaccher
Institutional Partnership Coordinator
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-12-30
Zawya.com
2025-10-31
2025-10-09
Company data provided by crunchbase