Strategy and Operations Adviser

Overview

Seeking an organised and experienced Strategy and Operations Adviser to support the effective management of day-to-day operations and administration of the Operational Support and Strategy (OSS) department and its management team. The role involves coordinating within the OSS department and across the organisation to enable and support the work of the Deputy Secretary General and the OSS management team.

Tasks Summary

• Responsible for support to the OSS management team, Global Finance management team, the Global Support Advisory Group, and the department, including managing day-to-day operations and administration, tracking follow-up of decisions and ensuring efficient ways of working.
• Facilitate and drive the annual planning, strategy and budgeting processes in the department in collaboration with other internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for internal communication, both within the department and from the department to the rest of the organisation.
• Lead and/or contribute to specific initiatives, projects or working groups as delegated by the department director.
• Coordinate contributions from the department, and quality assure, reports and documentation for the Senior Management Group (SMG) and the Board.

Experience Requirements

Minimum five years of relevant experience within the humanitarian sector or equivalent.

Qualification Requirements

University degree or equivalent qualification, preferably at master’s degree level.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Languages Preferred: Working knowledge of Norwegian is preferable.

Contract Duration: 1 June 2026 – 30 April 2027

Work Modality: hybrid

Remuneration: Grade 9 on NRC’s Resident salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.