Area Manager Venezuela
Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Closing date: 5 Aug 2026
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and beliefs that shall guide our actions and relationships. NRC has a commitment to safety and wellbeing and together we build a positive working culture to feel valued, empowered, supported, safe and have a sense of belonging. NRC does not tolerate employees exploiting or abusing people and has zero tolerance to inaction.
What we are looking for:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient Area Manager for Venezuela who will be responsible to ensure high quality and effective programme/project implementation in the areas affected by the earthquakes.
What you will do:
• Line management responsibilities for directly reporting staff. This includes the:
o Performance management process; setting clear goals aligned to country strategy and priorities, and to follow up and support staff’s achievement.
o Responsible for key processes as workforce planning, recruitment, staff induction and development and ensure Duty of Care for own staff
• Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
• Assess needs, develop and implement NRC´ emergency response in the area and ensure optimal use of resources
• Overall responsibility of managing the Area Office ensuring internal structure in both programmes and support functions are in place
• Responsible for overall staff security and safety, including completing security risk assessments for the area and possible new areas of intervention
• Ensure the implementation of all projects and programmes active in the area in line with NRC´s standards and donors’ requirements
Please download the detailed job descriptionto learn more about the position.
What you will bring
Minimum 3-5 years of experience working as a Senior Project Manager / field manager / area manager in a humanitarian context:
• Previous experience working in emergency response especially with start-up phase
• Previous experience in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and verbal
• Context related skills, knowledge and experience
• University degree in Social Sciences, Economic Sciences and Administration or similar.
• Experience in capacity building and development of management teams.
• Experience leading large teams and managing personnel with favourable results.
• Knowledge/experience in strategic direction, budget planning and management, and project management.
• Experience working with donors and/or cooperation agencies.
Previous experience in Latin America is a plus
What we offer:
• Duty station: Caracas, Venezuela
• Contract: national or international contract, 6 months, extendable (note for international contract: Caracas is a Non Family Duty Station).
• Travel: up to 40%
• Salary/benefits: grade 10 on NRC’s regional 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.
Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
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.
Watch this short video to see NRC in action.
On 24 June, two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela just 39 seconds apart, triggering more than 1,200 aftershocks. Nearly a month later, the official death toll has risen to more than 5,000, with close to 17,000 people injured. The earthquakes have generated significant humanitarian needs, particularly in Caracas, Miranda, La Guaira and Aragua. As of 20 July, 107 temporary shelters were operating across the affected areas, with total capacity of 27,898 people and a current occupancy of 23,350 people.
In response to the crisis, NRC launched emergency programmes in the affected areas and is now seeking an Area Manager to oversee and lead its operations in the newly established area of operation.
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
Learn more about NRC
About Us:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high-quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
How to apply:
Follow the link:
https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/job/21439