Localisation Adviser NORCAP

We are looking for a Localisation Adviser to help empower local and national actors in crisis response.
The dedicated professional will support local and national stakeholders in increasing their participation, leadership, and contributions to humanitarian efforts. The goal of this role is to enhance the influence, capacity, and involvement of local and national actors in key decision-making processes, coordination, and response planning. By strengthening their institutional capacities, you'll play a critical role in advancing their contributions to humanitarian response, development initiatives, and peacebuilding efforts.
 

NORCAP's flagship localisation intervention, the Lake Chad programme, is seeking a Localisation Advisor for a period of Two(2) years. Hosted by the Resident Coordinator’s Office in Cameroon (or other strategic UN Partners in other localisations),The role will focus on to support local and national actors increase participation, contribution and leadership to support people affected by crisis.  

The purpose of this assignment is to increase the agency, influence and contribution of local and national actors to prioritisation and response by strengthening their institutional capacity and participation in planning, coordination and decision-making mechanisms, and contribution to humanitarian response, development and peacebuilding. 

At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.