Employees

Norad’s Director General is the head of the agency. The Director General’s staff provides thematic input and strategic advice to the senior management.

The Internal Audit works to promote and protect Norad's values by providing risk-based and objective confirmations, advice and insight. Cases of suspected financial irregularities are also handled by the internal audit.

The department is responsible for communicating the results of development cooperation and achievement of the SDGs.

The department is responsible for budgeting, governance, administrative systems and digitalisation.

The department is responsible for organisational development, HR and joint services.

The department is responsible for systematic knowledge management, aid statistics and analysis.

The department is mandated to initiate and carry out independent evaluations of any activity financed over the Norwegian aid budget.

The department is responsible for aid and advisory services in the areas of food security, agriculture, green transition, maritime life, rainforests and the environment.

The department is charged with matters related to global health, education, including higher education and research, human rights and gender equality.

The department will be responsible for administration and advice in relation to Norway’s humanitarian assistance and help to ensure that Norwegian aid for long-term development, prevention and humanitarian assistance is seen in the context of reducing vulnerabilities and strengthening local resilience to crises. The needs, knowledge and capabilities of communities impacted by crises will be the focal point of the department’s work.

The Department for the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is responsible for managing the civilian and humanitarian support of the Nansen Support Programme, around 7.5 billion kroner annually.

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