The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) seeks a Market Analysis Advisor to lead transformative change in humanitarian aid. The Advisor will play a pivotal role in enhancing humanitarian workers’ capacity in cross-cutting market analysis skills for cash preparedness and localisation of procurement. 

Responsibilities include adapting and delivering virtual training programs, developing and launching a Training of Trainers initiative, and providing technical guidance on implementation. The Advisor will facilitate debriefs, write reports, and ensure findings are shared effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Key competencies include training design/facilitation, market analysis methodologies (MSMA, Stoplight), stakeholder engagement, and fluency in English, with French, Arabic, or Spanish desirable.

What we are looking for

Our ideal candidate holds a professional background in humanitarian market-based programming, with proven experience in training design and delivery. They possess strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, adept at influencing stakeholders and navigating complex operational environments. Demonstrated fluency in English is essential, with additional language skills preferred. If you’re ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment, apply now to revolutionize sector-wide approach to aid delivery.

What you will do:

Some of your specific responsibilities include:

• Develop and Deliver Training Programs: Adapt and facilitate virtual training programs on market analysis methodologies, including the development of a Training of Trainers (TOT) program and capacity building plan.
• Engage, Report and Advocate: Organize virtual debriefs, write detailed reports on findings and recommendations, and document lessons learned, also for advocacy. Collaborate with the project coordinator for monitoring, evaluation, and post-training modifications.
• Ongoing Support and Mentorship: Monitor participant engagement, mentor TOT program graduates, and foster a community of practice to reinforce learning and application.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.  

What you will bring:

• Professional background in a relevant field (e.g. cash- and voucher-based modalities, market analysis, market-based programming in the humanitarian sector, learning and development, organisational development).
• Experience in successful training design, delivery, and evaluation to meet organisational requirements.
• Knowledge of market analysis methodologies, such as MSMA and Stoplight methodologies for market analysis or equivalent. 
• Familiarity with online training methods, tools, and techniques.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at various organisational levels and balance their priorities.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English is required in both written and verbal, other languages as French, Arabic and Spanish are desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• High degree of service-mindedness.
• Very strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong networking and representation skills.
• Result-oriented and problem solving.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible and creative.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Oslo, Berlin, Brussels or London. Remote working is also an option. 
• Contract: Temporary 23 months contract.   
• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 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, ho.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.

Learn more about NRC