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What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient, and dynamic professional to take up the role of Protection from Violence Programme Development Manager for Haiti. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for design, development, and implementation of the Protection from Violence (PfV) programme. The NRC Protection from Violence (PfV) programme aims to reduce and mitigate the impact of violence and other protection risks on individuals and communities. It employs strategies that enable them to recover from and respond to the recurrence of such risks, while ensuring their physical safety, dignity, and resilience, and promoting social reintegration and cohesion.

What you will do

• Direct supervision of the PfV team under their responsibility. This includes:

  • Performance management: definition of individual objectives aligned with the country strategy and programmatic priorities, accompanied by regular follow-up, and support for their compliance.

  • Development of organizational charts, hiring processes, induction and staff training plan.

• Develop/update the PfV strategy, technical SoPs / guidelines and Macro Log-frames (MLF) inclusive of partnerships, that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities, in coordination with the other Core Competency (CC) Specialists/PDMs. 

• Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, Global PfV Strategy, as leading technical document to comply with/ align to, PfV tools, handbooks and guidelines. 

• Be responsible for defining, adapting and growing NRC's PfV programme in Haiti, ensuring it remains relevant, needs-based and based on programmatic evidence.

• Ensure that development strategies for protection from violence services are aligned with national strategies and global protection frameworks, including standards for safe and inclusive programming.

• Lead proposal writing/program development processes to diversify donors' funding base.

   

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

What you will bring

•          Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior project implementation role in a humanitarian or recovery context. 

•          Advanced academic qualification in a relevant field (law, social sciences or related disciplines).

•          A clear understanding of protection issues, legal frameworks and professional standards in humanitarian and displacement contexts.

•          Experience working in complex and volatile humanitarian contexts.

•          Experience in protection case management and community-based interventions.

•          Documented results related to job responsibilities.

•          Knowledge about skills/profile of self-leadership.

•          Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal; knowledge of Haitian creole is considered an asset

•          Experience facilitating training both at office level and in the field.

•          Experience and knowledge of the Haitian context as a plus.

•          Knowledge of relevant international and national legal and policy frameworks, with a focus on international humanitarian law, human rights and the protection of children in armed conflict.

•          Experience in implementing new protection programmes, including evaluation, strategy development and programme proposals.

•          Ability to use ICT software to develop proposals, budgets, workplans and monitoring and evaluation tools.

•          Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards such as Sphere and PAH.

•          Experience in staff training and capacity building, and aptitude for community mobilization

What we offer

• Duty station:  Port-au-Prince, Haiti

• Contract: fixed national contract signed with ECSI, or international contract 12 months (renewable subject to funding and performance)

• Travel: 40% to areas of intervention

• 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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We contribute to the development of policy aiming to protect the rights of the displaced and we call for increased humanitarian funding and engagement on processes that will generate structural changes in protection and assistance in the region.

The crisis in Haiti, marked by widespread insecurity, socio political instability, recurring natural disasters, and economic deterioration, is placing millions of people in extreme vulnerability. The expansion of organised criminal groups and their clashes with the police, self-defence groups, and multinational forces have worsened insecurity, causing massive and repeated displacement. In January 2026, IOM estimated the number of internally displaced persons at 1.45 million. 

NRC is committed to expanding its presence in Haiti, particularly in hard-to-reach areas, while exploring opportunities to further strengthen its interventions. To support this ambition, NRC is seeking a Head of Programme to lead on strategic development, ensure program quality, and oversee technical compliance across its operations in Haiti.

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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