NORCAP, part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), is recruiting experienced humanitarian professionals to strengthen its Emergency Response Pool of Experts. The recruitment is targeting specialists in Logistics, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Humanitarian Coordination, and Information Management.
The opportunity is aimed at professionals who are motivated to work in complex humanitarian environments and are prepared to support emergency response operations worldwide, potentially at short notice.
NORCAP works to strengthen humanitarian, development and peacebuilding responses by providing specialized expertise and solutions to partners. The organization works with UN agencies, governments and other partners across countries affected by crises and climate-related challenges.
Logistics Specialist
The Logistics Specialist profile is designed for experienced humanitarian logistics professionals who can help emergency operations maintain effective supply chains and operational systems.
In a humanitarian emergency, logistics expertise is essential for ensuring that personnel, relief supplies, equipment and other resources can reach affected populations and operational teams efficiently.
A Logistics Specialist may contribute expertise across areas such as humanitarian supply chains, procurement and sourcing, transportation, warehousing, fleet management, asset management and logistics coordination. The role is particularly relevant to professionals who have previously worked in emergency response operations where logistical systems must be established or strengthened rapidly.
Candidates interested in this profile should carefully review the specific vacancy requirements through the official NORCAP recruitment link before applying.
WASH Specialist
The WASH Specialist profile focuses on water, sanitation and hygiene expertise within emergency and humanitarian response.
Access to safe water and adequate sanitation is fundamental to protecting communities affected by conflict, displacement, natural disasters and other crises. WASH specialists can therefore play an important role in reducing public health risks and supporting safe living conditions in emergency settings.
Depending on the assignment, a WASH expert may provide technical advice relating to water supply, sanitation systems, hygiene promotion, emergency WASH assessments, programme design, quality assurance and coordination with other humanitarian actors.
Professionals applying for this profile should demonstrate strong technical WASH expertise and an understanding of operating in complex or rapidly changing environments.
Humanitarian Coordination Specialist
The Humanitarian Coordination Specialist profile is intended for experienced professionals capable of supporting coordinated humanitarian action during emergencies.
Effective coordination is particularly important when multiple UN agencies, governments, NGOs and other humanitarian organizations are responding simultaneously to a crisis. Strong coordination helps reduce duplication, identify gaps, improve information sharing and ensure that response activities remain focused on the needs of affected populations.
A specialist working in this area may contribute to humanitarian planning, coordination mechanisms, stakeholder engagement, needs analysis, response strategies and inter-agency collaboration.
The profile is therefore particularly suited to professionals who have experience working across humanitarian organizations and who can operate effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Information Management Specialist
The Information Management Specialist profile focuses on the collection, organization, analysis and presentation of information needed to support humanitarian decision-making.
Reliable information is critical during an emergency. Humanitarian actors need timely data to understand needs, monitor response activities, identify gaps and allocate limited resources effectively.
Information Management Specialists may contribute expertise in areas such as data collection and management, information systems, analysis, reporting, visualization, mapping and the development of information products for humanitarian decision-makers.
Professionals with experience supporting humanitarian coordination structures, emergency operations, assessments, data analysis or geospatial information management may find this profile particularly relevant.
Who Should Apply?
NORCAP is looking for experienced professionals, rather than entry-level candidates, for its Emergency Response Pool.
The recruitment is particularly relevant to humanitarian specialists who:
- Have substantial professional experience in their respective technical discipline.
- Understand humanitarian operations and emergency response environments.
- Can work effectively in complex and rapidly changing contexts.
- Are comfortable collaborating with international and national partners.
- Are motivated by humanitarian action and supporting people affected by crises.
- Are prepared to support humanitarian responses internationally and at short notice.
The precise education, professional experience, technical competencies and other requirements differ between the four specialist profiles. Applicants should therefore consult the individual vacancy announcement for the position they intend to pursue.
Why Join the NORCAP Emergency Response Pool?
Joining the Emergency Response Pool can provide experienced humanitarian professionals with opportunities to apply their expertise where it is most urgently needed.
NORCAP describes its work as providing targeted expertise to strengthen partner responses while also developing solutions to gaps and challenges in humanitarian, development and peacebuilding work. In 2024, NORCAP reported working with 58 partners in 80 countries.
For specialists, this can mean working in environments where technical knowledge has a direct impact on the effectiveness of emergency operations.
How to Strengthen an Application
Applicants should tailor their CV and supporting information to the specific specialist profile rather than submitting a generic humanitarian résumé.
A strong application should clearly demonstrate:
- Relevant technical qualifications and professional experience.
- Previous humanitarian or emergency response exposure.
- Experience working in complex or multicultural environments.
- Specific technical achievements and responsibilities.
- Experience working with humanitarian, government, UN or NGO partners where applicable.
- Readiness to operate in challenging environments and respond to changing operational requirements.
Professionals should also ensure that their application accurately reflects their availability and ability to undertake the type of assignments associated with an emergency response pool.
Application Process
NORCAP has published four separate recruitment opportunities for the Emergency Response Pool:
Logistics Specialists:
https://lnkd.in/eGrRtici
WASH Specialists:
https://lnkd.in/eEdGxdwP
Humanitarian Coordination Specialists:
https://lnkd.in/efcErKcx
Information Management Specialists:
https://lnkd.in/eRH6kjSE
Applicants should select the specialist profile that most closely matches their professional background and review the complete requirements and expectations before submitting an application.
Important Information
This recruitment is specifically aimed at strengthening NORCAP’s pool of experts who can support humanitarian response efforts worldwide. The LinkedIn announcement does not state a single closing date, salary figure or common contract arrangement for all four profiles. Applicants should therefore rely on the individual vacancy announcement for the applicable terms and conditions.
