Institutional Partnership Adviser Norway at Norwegian Refugee Council

Oslo, , Norway -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Grants Management, Donor Relations, Project Cycle Management, Logical Framework Approach, Business Development, Compliance, Strategic Planning, Interpersonal Communication, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint, English Fluency, Norwegian Fluency, Donor Mapping

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work in NRC’s Institutional Partnership Section (IPS) in the Partnerships and Policy Department (PnP). The Partnerships and Policy Department is responsible for NRC’s strategic relations with institutional donors and is the “centre of excellence” on business development and donor relations in NRC. What we are looking for: The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly motivated, resilient, and dynamic Institutional Partnership professional to join the Institutional Partnership Section in Oslo. The Institutional Partnership Adviser (IPA) is NRC’s expert adviser on institutional donors. As such, the IPA is responsible for strategic relations with these donors and for building internal capacity and maintaining a help desk on donor related issues. This position is located in Oslo and is providing support to all Departments, Regional, Country and Representative Offices in NRC. What you will do: Here are some of your specific responsibilities * The Institutional Partnership Adviser is NRC’s lead expert adviser for institutional donors and its relations with NRC and this role will have a specific responsibility for development funding from Norad. * Assist with business development and fundraising from the donor * Analyse and share information internally in NRC on the policies and priorities of the donor * Establish and maintain close relations with key staff in the donor head office * Advise NRC colleagues on NRC’s relations with the donor and relevant funding opportunities and compliance issues * Maintain an overview of NRC’s past and present engagement with the donor * Undertake “donor mappings” upon request from NRC country offices and departments * Responsible for any prequalification processes in order to access donor funding * Network and advocate for improved financing conditions * This role will have specific responsibility for NRC’s global framework agreements with Norad Humanitarian and Sida. Tthis entails project management of the annual global proposal and reporting processes for Norad and Sida. Please download the detailed job description [https://norwegianrefugeecouncil.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/JDsforNRCPeople/IQCn42a623ZoRaaCPgKBcKRrAbYJoQhbvhAnW5f87sOCP-4?e=UuhhSm] to learn more about this position. What you will bring: * University degree or equivalent qualification, preferably at master’s degree level * Minimum 3 years of work experience from a humanitarian/development organisation and/or from a donor administration, either at Head Office/capital or field/embassy level * Documented results within fundraising, grants management and finance * Knowledge of Project Cycle Management, especially of the logical framework approach * A conscientious and structured person with strong planning skills, including computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint) * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and service mindedness * Fluency in English: excellent written skills are required. Fluency in Norwegian is an advantage. What we offer: * Duty station: Oslo, Norway. * Contract: Permanent. * Travel: Up to 10% * Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s Resident salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. * NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, 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 [https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/] Important information about the application process * For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Market Place. * When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. * Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV. * 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. * We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions about this role, please email ho.recruitment@nrc.no [ho.recruitment@nrc.no] with the job title as the subject line. 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. Watch this short video [https://vimeo.com/736782633] to see NRC in action. 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. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: • treat everyone with respect and dignity • contribute to building a safe environment for all • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

Responsibilities

The Institutional Partnership Adviser serves as the lead expert for institutional donors, specifically managing relations and funding from Norad and Sida. Responsibilities include business development, donor mapping, and managing global framework agreements and reporting processes.