What we are looking for
NRC is looking for an Education & Youth Programme Development Manager to join the Moldova mission. The role holder will be responsible for the design, development, and oversight of the programmatic and technical aspects of the Youth Education portfolio. He/she will enhance the quality of youth education and economic-inclusion projects and identify opportunities for further programmatic interventions. The Programme Development Manager will provide quality assurance for all projects, ensure smooth and compliant implementation, foster staff and partner capacity, and identifying funding opportunities.
If you are an influential, interpersonal, and empathetic leader; with strong communication skills; a track record of developing and integrating distinctive strategies; and a track record in solving complex problems, then this is the role for you!
*** This position is only open to internal NRC employees ***
What you will do
- Education and Youth strategy, procedures, and guidance notes development and implementation.
- Education and Youth project implementation coordination and management (activities, budget, and project documentation).
- Staff management.
- Capacity building of staff and partners, and transfer of key skills.
- NRC policies, guidance, and procedures compliance and adherence.
- Fundraising contribution (develop and revise funding proposals, budgets and donor reports).
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning support, and outcome and indicator tracking.
- NRC representation and stakeholder management.
- We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.
What you will bring
- Management experience in a humanitarian/recovery/nexus context.
- Formal and non-formal education, youth and/or economic inclusion technical expertise.
- Proposals, budgets, work plans, and monitoring and evaluation proficiency.
- Staff capacity and team building track record.
- ICT tools in assessments, analysis, documentation and reporting expertise.
- Humanitarian standards proficiency.
- Complex and volatile context exposure.
- English fluency, both written and verbal.
What makes this position attractive?
- There have been nearly one million border crossings of displaced persons from Ukraine into Moldova since February 2022, with official figures reporting over 135,000 displaced persons from Ukraine remaining in country as of October 2025, and it hosts one of the highest number of refugees per capita in Europe, alongside approximately 10,000 Third Country Nationals. Most displaced persons are women, children or older people, and a third are under the age of 18. Often considered one of Europe’s poorest economies, Moldova experienced record-high inflation in 2022.
- NRC was registered in Moldova in April 2022, with a country office in Chișinău and operations in multiple regions across the country.
- NRC implements both directly and through partners. Our approach prioritises a partner-led response that builds on the capacity of local civil society actors to deliver programmes and work to support national authorities. Our multi-sectoral portfolio encompasses of Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance; Shelter and Settlements; Protection from Violence; and Education programming.
- As part of the localisation priorities, NRC Moldova fosters partnerships with diverse actors, invests in thematic and institutional capacity strengthening of local actors, encourages cohesive coordination for addressing humanitarian needs, and creates opportunities/pathways for sustainability of initiatives and organisations.
- As the displacement context in Moldova becomes protracted, we are committed to ensuring that the basic needs of displacement-affected populations are met, prioritising those with specific needs, and to support individuals on their pathway to self-reliance and durable solutions.
- Displacement-affected people from Ukraine have often been forced to leave their homes behind or have seen their homes destroyed. Many struggle to find a safe and secure place to stay and are left without their social network. People who have lost access to housing and their community are exposed to numerous protection risks and often have no access to infrastructure, basic services, or energy. NRC supports people to exercise their right to adequate housing within safe and healthy settlements.
- NRC Moldova’s education portfolio is implemented through local partners, supporting school-aged children and adolescents in accessing quality and inclusive formal education.
- NRC Moldova’s Livelihoods & Food Security portfolio is also implemented entirely through local partners. As part of NRC’s global decision to phase out Livelihoods & Food Security, 2026 will mark the final year of the programming in Moldova. However, given the importance of economic inclusion in the Moldovan context, NRC will shift to delivering specific livelihoods activities and modalities for youth (18 to 35 years old) under Education and Youth. This approach will support displaced youth and vulnerable young people from minority, marginalised, and underprivileged ethnic groups in their transition to long-term learning, employment, entrepreneurship, and livelihood opportunities.
- This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected humanitarian actors in Moldova that has a strong reputation with donors, embassies, clusters, and peer agencies, and the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of donors and partners.
- Meaningful work, with a high-quality integrated programme that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
- Learn more about NRC’s operation in Moldova here.
What we offer
- Chisinau, Moldova duty station.
- 12-month contract (with the possibility of extension, based on funding, requirements, and performance).
- 25% travel, approximately.
- Grade 9 in NRC’s International Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, 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
- To apply log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
- This position is only open to internal NRC employees.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
- Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
- Ensure to attach your latest CV.
- Submit your application and CV in English.
- Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
- 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. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
- For any queries, please email us at aela.recruitment@nrc.no with “Education & Youth PDM Moldova” as the subject line. This email address is for queries only. Applications will not be accepted via email.
- NRC does not request any fees in connection with our recruitment processes.
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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Despite being one of Europe’s poorest countries, Moldova has welcomed hundreds of thousands of refugees from the war in Ukraine. Many remain in Moldova, living in host communities across the country. NRC was registered in Moldova in April 2022, with a country office in Chișinău and operations in multiple regions across the country. With the help of local partners, NRC is providing shelter and legal support for these refugee families, as well helping them to stay safe, access education, and recover from what they’ve been through.
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.