Application deadline
Tuesday, 1 December 2026
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About this opportunity
Secretary General
NRC - Norwegian Refugee CouncilOsloBoth national and internationalExecutive level
Application deadline: December 01, 2026 (21 days)
Summary by Impactpool
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is looking for a new Secretary General to lead the organization into the future. This role involves building on the achievements of the previous leadership and influencing the international humanitarian agenda. The Secretary General will oversee NRC's operations, which provide life-saving assistance to millions affected by conflict and displacement across 39 countries. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the humanitarian sector.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven leadership experience
- Strong understanding of humanitarian issues
- Ability to influence international agendas
- Experience in crisis management
- Excellent communication skills
Secretary General – Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a new Secretary General to succeed Jan Egeland. Under his leadership, NRC has strengthened its international standing and become a prominent voice for people forced to flee. The next Secretary General will build on these achievements and lead NRC into the future.
This is an opportunity to lead one of the world's most respected humanitarian organisations, influence the international humanitarian agenda and make a real difference to people affected by conflict and displacement.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 14,000 staff work in crises across 39 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. NRC includes the two brands NORCAP – global provider of aid expertise and solutions (https://www.nrc.no/norcap) and the displacement monitoring centre IDMC-JIPS (https://www.internal-displacement.org/).
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Summary by Impactpool
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is looking for a new Secretary General to lead the organization into the future. This role involves building on the achievements of the previous leadership and influencing the international humanitarian agenda. The Secretary General will oversee NRC's operations, which provide life-saving assistance to millions affected by conflict and displacement across 39 countries. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the humanitarian sector.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven leadership experience
- Strong understanding of humanitarian issues
- Ability to influence international agendas
- Experience in crisis management
- Excellent communication skills
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Secretary General
NRC - Norwegian Refugee CouncilOsloBoth national and internationalExecutive level
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