Morgane Aveline
Brussels
Summary
Senior humanitarian leader with over 15 years of experience directing complex regional responses, influencing policy, and leading cross-functional teams in volatile and protracted crisis contexts. Demonstrated expertise in strategic leadership, external engagement, and operational oversight across the Middle East and beyond. Proven ability to shape organisational direction, drive localisation and durable solutions agendas, and represent institutions at the highest levels—including briefing to the UN Security Council. Combines a strong advocacy voice with deep field experience and an ability to align regional realities with institutional strategies and global policy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Programme Director
Norwegian Refugee Council
08.2024 - Current
- Lead NRC’s global programme development, innovation, and quality assurance across six Sectors.
- Steer strategic direction and performance of three global units (Policy & Development, Strategy & Innovation, MEAL), with oversight of 90+ technical staff.
- Led the organisation-wide Programmatic Refocus in response to the global funding crisis, aligning programmes priorities with NRC’s displacement mandate, value-for-money principles, and donor expectations.
- Ensure programme compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with the Response Policy and NRC Global Strategy.
- Chair the Global Programme Advisory Group , providing technical leadership to Regional Programme Directors.
- Represent NRC in global fora and with donors, positioning the organisation in key technical and policy debates.
- Drive cross-organisational initiatives, including Localisation and Durable Solutions priorities.
Middle-East & North Africa Regional Program Director
Norwegian Refugee Council
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Led strategic vision for NRC Middle East and North Africa Programme Department, strengthening key program areas.
- Lead regional program strategy and guided implementation across countries (Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Libya) as well as expansion in North Africa (Tunisia and Egypt on human mobility).
- Cultivate regional opportunities to enhance NRC’s programs, leveraging regional experiences.
- Manage donor relations for optimal outcomes, explore new funding sources within the region and globally (GIZ, SDC, DGNEAR, AFD, KFW, IsDB, WB, QF, Lego Foundation, City Foundation...)
- Led the establishment of a fund management facility for local organizations funded by KFW, enhancing building for peace approach.
- Act as Region’s liaison with Head Office Core Competencies and Partnership and Policy Department.
- Oversee team of technical of more than 20 advisers, ensured policy adherence, and fostered capacity building.
- Engage in high-level advocacy efforts, including briefing the UN Security Council on the Humanitarian situation in Syria (May 2023).
Middle-East Regional Program Director/Interim Regional Director
Relief International
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Led regional program strategy and guided its implementation across diverse countries including Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, and Jordan.
- Oversaw comprehensive program development, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and fostering accountability.
- Managed grants, donor relations, and funding optimization, maintaining strong partnerships and exploring new opportunities (USAID, BHA, PRM, ECHO, CDCs, GAC, FPI, OSF, AGF, Said Foundation...).
- Collaborated closely with the Regional Senior Management Team to ensure effective cross-functional coordination and alignment.
Desk Manager Middle-East Unit
Doctors of the World (Médecins du Monde)
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Led program execution in Syria and Iraq, delivering strategic and technical support to Country Directors for program excellence.
- Ensured communication and coordination among missions, regional advisors, and coordinators.
- Collaborated with Country Directors to ensure effective security and HR decision-making.
- Championed robust Monitoring & Evaluation practices across operations, driving data-driven decisions.
- Expertly managed donor relations (GAC, ECHO, SDC, GFFO, SDC...), led proposal coordination, identified funding sources, and upheld a dynamic regional strategy.
Advocacy Consultant
Solidarités International
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Conducted advocacy study on Rohingyas IDPs camp in Rakhine state.
- Produced a comprehensive 27-page report "What Future for Ah Nauk Ye IDPs?" with infographics.
Context Analyst Consultant
Save The Children
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Updated context analysis and drafted advocacy strategy for Rohingya situation & revised safety and security assessments in Rakhine State.
Regional Representative/Country Director Thailand
Solidarités International
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Led regional advocacy and surge planning for Rohingya response across multiple countries.
- Managed Thailand mission (160 staff, 40,000 refugees), donor engagement, closure in 2016.
- Represented the organisation in regional fora, to donors, political actors, and the media.
Country Director Myanmar
Solidarités International
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Managed a Country office of 370 national and 18 international staff members with 125,000 program participants in Rakhine, Kachin, Chin States & Dry Zone (12MS).
- Devised operational strategy, enhancing safety, security, and resource management.
- Orchestrated internal and external coordination.
- Fostered fundraising and maintained donors’ relations (OFDA/USAID, DFID, ECHO, DANIDA, Unicef, ERF, DFAT etc..).
- Represented the organization, engaging with political actors, donors, as HCT member.
Desk Manager
Doctors of the World (Médecins du Monde)
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Developed advocacy strategy for Regional Program for unwanted pregnancies
- Drove fundraising and institutional donors relations (ECHO, Unicef, DFID, CHF, French MoFA, French Development Agency...)
- Streamlined Resources management; HR recruitment and management; team building, recruitment; supervision of security management
- Developed advocacy strategy for Regional Program for unwanted pregnancies
- Latin America Portfolio- Colombia – Uruguay- Peru Guatemala/Mexico/Nicaragua
- Emergency Portfolio- Sudan- Haiti- Ivory Cost - Libya; Ivory Cost; Horn of Africa; Sahel.
Head of Programs/ Country Director Haiti
Solidarités International
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Led Field Office setup post-earthquake in Petit Goave
- Managed a Country office of 80 national and 20 international staff members
- Supervised operational implementation, donors relation (ERRF, Unicef, ECHO and Fondation de France) and overall mission management (HR, Security, Strategy, Communication etc.)
Field Coordinator Nyunzu
Solidarités International
04.2009 - 11.2009
- Managed an office with 61 national and 6 international staff members implementing 3 construction projects with more than 70 000 participants.
- Supervised projects implementation ensuring monitoring and evaluation; proposals writing and internal coordination between departments (logistics, administration/finance and operations)
- Oversaw critical areas such as HR, security, strategy, communication, and representation
Emergency Response Manager South Darfur
Solidarités International
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Managed 9 national staff members in 2 field offices (Muhajeria and Seleah) with more than 60 000 participants.
- Coordinated emergency response, needs assessment, beneficiary targeting, and distributions.
Human Resources Manager
Solidarités International
06.2007 - 01.2008
- - Led recruitment processes for 51 international staff, provided HR support during deployments, and conducted debriefing
Deputy Country Director DRC
Solidarités International
11.2006 - 05.2007
United Nations Liaison Office
Food & Agriculture Organization
01.2006 - 05.2006
Service of Cooperation and Cultural Action
French Embassy
07.2005 - 12.2005
Education
Graduate Certificate - Humanitarian Leadership
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
01.2021
Summer School - forced migration Refugee Studies Centre
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
01.2015
Master 2 - International Relations
IRIS, Institute for International & Strategic Relations
01.2006
Bachelor Degrees - International Business Administration
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
01.2004
SUP DE CO LA ROCHELLE - undefined
ETEA UNIVERSIDAD
01.2000
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Business Development (fundraising & donor relations, resource mobilisation)
- Program Strategy and Quality
- Operations management
- Advocacy Strategy
- Technical Experience: Durable Solutions, Protection, Humanitarian Development Nexus
- Experience in protracted crises, rapid onset, early recovery contexts
LANGUAGES & IT SKILLS
French Mother tongue
English Excellent reading, writing and oral skills
Spanish Excellent reading, writing and oral skills
Arabic Basic
MS Office, MIRO, Kobo, MapInfo
HF/VHF radio systems, BGAN systems, Sat phones
Training
- 2023 Female Future – Mentor Training NRC, JORDAN
- 2014 Humanitarian Protection Training – Inspire Consortium, Dhaka, BANGLADESH
- 2011 Working with ECHO, Food Assistance, Final Reporting – Punto Sud/ECHO
Timeline
Global Programme Director
Norwegian Refugee Council
08.2024 - Current
Middle-East & North Africa Regional Program Director
Norwegian Refugee Council
11.2021 - 08.2024
Middle-East Regional Program Director/Interim Regional Director
Relief International
07.2019 - 10.2021
Desk Manager Middle-East Unit
Doctors of the World (Médecins du Monde)
06.2017 - 03.2019
Advocacy Consultant
Solidarités International
03.2017 - 05.2017
Context Analyst Consultant
Save The Children
10.2016 - 11.2016
Regional Representative/Country Director Thailand
Solidarités International
09.2015 - 08.2016
Country Director Myanmar
Solidarités International
08.2013 - 05.2015
Desk Manager
Doctors of the World (Médecins du Monde)
01.2011 - 07.2013
Head of Programs/ Country Director Haiti
Solidarités International
01.2010 - 06.2010
Field Coordinator Nyunzu
Solidarités International
04.2009 - 11.2009
Emergency Response Manager South Darfur
Solidarités International
02.2008 - 02.2009
Human Resources Manager
Solidarités International
06.2007 - 01.2008
Deputy Country Director DRC
Solidarités International
11.2006 - 05.2007
United Nations Liaison Office
Food & Agriculture Organization
01.2006 - 05.2006
Service of Cooperation and Cultural Action
French Embassy
07.2005 - 12.2005
Summer School - forced migration Refugee Studies Centre
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Master 2 - International Relations
IRIS, Institute for International & Strategic Relations
Bachelor Degrees - International Business Administration
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
SUP DE CO LA ROCHELLE - undefined
ETEA UNIVERSIDAD
Graduate Certificate - Humanitarian Leadership
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
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