Senior Shelter Projects Lead – Syria

Norwegian Refugee Council; Arab, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Syria seeks a Shelter Project Manager to lead the shelter portfolio for the Northwest Area Office. You will plan and implement shelter interventions from emergency support to durable solutions, coordinating across CCs and with partners.

You will bring at least 3 years of senior shelter experience, a civil engineering background, and proven PCM leadership. This role requires eligibility to work in Syria and extensive field knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in senior shelter project implementation in humanitarian/recovery contexts.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (civil engineering) is required; Master’s degree is an added value.
• Technical shelter expertise in construction/rehabilitation of public buildings and housing.
• Experience with cash for shelter and market-based approaches.
• Experience in Northwest Syria or similar hard‑to‑reach areas.
• Knowledge of Sphere Standards and humanitarian frameworks.
• Strong leadership and Project Cycle Management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Program development and project cycle management (PCM) from design to delivery.
• Logistics, finance, and human resources management for shelter projects.
• Coordination and representation with internal teams, donors, and partners.

Skills

Shelter project management

Leadership

Area-based programming

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Master’s degree (added value)

Job description

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Syria seeks a Shelter Project Manager to lead the shelter portfolio for the Northwest Area Office. You will plan and implement shelter interventions from emergency support to durable solutions, coordinating across CCs and with partners.

You will bring at least 3 years of senior shelter experience, a civil engineering background, and proven PCM leadership. This role requires eligibility to work in Syria and extensive field knowledge.