NGO Forum Partnerships & Localization Adviser (Syria)

About the role

The Norwegian Refugee Council is seeking an experienced adviser to provide strategic leadership on localisation and partnership strengthening within the Syria NGO Forum. The role will support collective efforts to advance locally‑led humanitarian action, improve equitable funding access for Syrian civil society organisations, and translate emerging trends into strategic recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead localisation initiatives within the Syria NGO Forum.
• Strengthen partnerships among national and international NGOs, donors, UN agencies and other humanitarian stakeholders.
• Advocate for localisation priorities and represent the Forum in senior‑level discussions.
• Conduct research, knowledge management and evidence‑based analysis to inform policy and practice.
• Engage and coordinate multi‑stakeholder working groups and dialogue platforms.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in humanitarian affairs, international development, public policy, political science, social sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian action, NGO coordination, localisation, partnerships or policy advocacy.
• Proven experience working with national and international NGOs and facilitating multi‑stakeholder coordination processes.
• Demonstrated ability to produce analytical papers, policy briefs and advocacy products.
• Strong understanding of localisation debates, partnership practices and humanitarian financing.

What we offer

• Duty station: Damascus, Syria.
• Fixed‑term contract, renewable based on performance and funding.
• Travel requirement of approximately 40 %.
• Salary grade 8 on NRC’s Syria national salary scale.
• Equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive work culture.