As the Syrian crisis has entered its 14th year, a record-level 16.7 million people, over 71% of the population, is in need of humanitarian assistance. Almost half are children. The fall of the former government, in December 2024, has sparked hope for the country’s future and those in need of aid. However, ongoing conflict, economic collapse and record-high humanitarian needs persist throughout the country, coinciding with unprecedented cuts to humanitarian aid globally at a time where aid resources for Syria were already stretched thin. 
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been a leading humanitarian actor in the response to the Syria crisis, in Syria and across the region, since 2012. Against a backdrop of conflict, socioeconomic and environmental deterioration, climate change and natural disasters, we provide emergency, transitional, early recovery and resilience programmes to people in need. We lead advocacy to promote unimpeded and sustained access to assistance for people across Syria and we call for increased humanitarian funding, resilience and early recovery support to alleviate the hardships of the Syrian people.

What we are Looking for? 

The Administration Officer will be responsible for delivering day‑to‑day administrative support, maintaining adherence to NRC procedures, and facilitating smooth coordination across support functions. This role requires a high level of reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and complex environment.

1. Management of the Lease Agreements by ensuring timely and properly extensions, drafting and issuing the lease agreements for NRC CO premises. Initiate payments when due. Lead the identification of new premises when required.
2. Support the Administrative Team Leader in ensuring cleaning and maintenance of NRC CO premises.
3. Manage the registration and payment of landlines and ADSL as per procedures in place.
4. Initiates purchases of office stationary, kitchen supplies, office furniture, monthly maintenance PR. Monitor the consumption trackers and report.
5. Prepares purchase files for payment of utility bills, maintenance costs, accommodation and venue costs.
6. Be the travel focal point at country office level by coordinating and arranging for all requirements for travelers as per the TAR: flight booking, transportation, securing accommodation in guesthouse or hotel, provision of required equipment to travelers and manage the check-in and checkout forms.
7. Be the custodian of the none ICT assets and inventories in country office and coordinate with Logistics for updates as required.
8. Submit monthly reports to line manager: trackers (premises, electricity, water, landlines, and kitchen supplies) and narrative report.
9. Prepare correspondence to third parties regarding admin matters, ensure delivery and proper filing.
10. Serves as focal point with other NRC CO for admin related matters.
11. Coordinating at country office level for all staff and for new staff for printing business cards. Provide office stationary to staff as per the requests.

For more details please refer to the Job Description

• A university degree, preferably in business administration or any other relevant field.
• 3 to 4 years of experience in an admin/facility management function, preferably in the humanitarian sector.
• Fluency in local working language.

• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environments
• Coping with change
• Working with People
• Planning and delivering results

• Duty station: Country Office - Damascus
• Contract: Till the end of June 2026. Renewable, based on funding and performance.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 5 of NRC's salary scale (NRC Grade profile)
• NRC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or 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.
• Candidates who do not provide complete and detailed information in the online application form will not be considered.
• The application deadline is 25 January 2026.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
  
  Learn more about NRC's operations in Syria here.
  
  

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.

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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:
 - 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
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