Institutional Partnership Adviser Norway

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work in NRCs Institutional Partnership Section (IPS) in the Partnerships and Policy Department (PnP). The Partnerships and Policy Department is responsible for NRCs 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 Partnershipprofessional to join the Institutional Partnership Section in Oslo. The Institutional Partnership Adviser (IPA) is NRCs 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 NRCs 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 NRCs relations with the donor and relevant funding opportunities and compliance issues

• Maintain an overview of NRCs 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 responsibilityfor NRCs 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 thedetailed job description to learn more about this position.

What you will bring:

• University degree or equivalent qualification preferably at masters 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 NRCs 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

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 emailwith 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 15000 staff work in crises across 40 countries providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1