Protection from Violence Programme Development Manager Haiti
Role Summary
Join the Norwegian Refugee Council as the Protection from Violence Programme Development Manager in Haiti, responsible for leading and developing critical humanitarian projects.
About the Organisation
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](https://vimeo.com/736782633) to see NRC in action.
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:
[Learn more about NRC](https://www.nrc.no/)
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:
- 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.
- 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
Key Responsibilities
Please download the[ detailed job description](https://norwegianrefugeecouncil.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/JDsforNRCPeople/IQCldgBWo50uR5cqoUYWJA93AYbkzD8HSQfO_de1OzMBaUc?e=BSRJLI)to learn more about the position.
- 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.
Minimum Requirements
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.
- 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.
Working Conditions
[Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC](https://www.nrc.no/career/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.
Application Information
- *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.
Eligibility Criteria
This position seeks a qualified manager with experience in humanitarian projects; however, it is unclear whether sponsorship or legal work rights are provided.
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