French-speaking Country Advisor

Do you thrive in complex roles where coordination, judgment, and collaboration really matter?

We are recruiting a Country Advisor to the SAWA (Southern and West Africa) Division, based at our Head Office in Oslo. In this role, you will work closely with NCA's country offices in DRC and Nigeria, acting as the key link between Head Office and the field. You ensure quality, structure and momentum across programmes that matter, working across the programme cycle from planning and monitoring to evaluation and reporting. You will also handle ad hoc and time?critical processes. The role requires close collaboration, sound judgement and the ability to prioritise when the pace is high.

About the team

The SAWA Division is a small team of three Country Advisors, led by the Head of Division, who work closely together to support NCA's country offices. The team is characterised by professionalism, trust and genuine collegial warmth. They share responsibility and solve challenges together.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Ensure quality, compliance and progress across the full programme cycle for country offices in DRC and Nigeria, including funding acquisition, grant management and donor reporting

• Support country offices in complex and time?critical processes, including emergency response and organisational change

• Act as a trusted advisor to country offices and advise the Head of Division on programme performance and contextual developments

• Represent NCA in dialogue with donors, networks and relevant fora, and support internal communication on country programmes

• Contribute to analysis, learning and continuous improvement across the portfolio

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a colleague who combines professional strength with a collaborative mindset.

Must-have

• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken)

• Relevant higher education (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences or a related field

• Experience with programme work and coordination, preferably around 2-3 years

• You are comfortable working with digital systems (experience with PIMS is an advantage, but not required)

Nice-to-have

• Norwegian language skills

• Experience working closely with country offices or partners

Who you are

You are structured and proactive, yet flexible when priorities shift.
You stay calm under pressure, build strong relationships, and enjoy finding solutions together with others.
You communicate clearly, see both the bigger picture and the details that make things work**.**

How to apply

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your expertise and values. Submit your application through our recruitment portal by uploading your CV and responding to a three questions. Only applications received through the online system will be considered.

Before applying, please read the ACT Code of Conduct: ACT-Code-of-Conduct-revised-2024.pdf and NCA's Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding Policy: nca-pshea-and-cs-policy_word_en.pdf . All staff must sign these documents as a condition of engagement. NCA screens shortlisted candidates against UN and donor sanctions lists in line with humanitarian principles and donor requirements.