Fundraising Specialist Adviser Norway
Fundraising Specialist Adviser Norway
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What we are looking for:
Ready to help shape the future of humanitarian partnerships Join Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC Flyktninghjelpen) as a Private Sector Partnerships Specialist Adviser!
In this dynamic role youll drive forward our private sector partnership commitments bringing deep expertise in one or more specialist areas while collaborating across teams to achieve bold organisation-wide goals. Youll be part of NRCs global Private Fundraising department which mobilises flexible funding grants pro bono support and investments from individuals foundations corporations and philanthropists. As this fast-growing function expands youll be at the heart of building innovative multi-year partnerships that bring real value to displacement-affected communities - backed by a global network of experts and a mission that matters.
What you will do:
Here are some of your specific responsibilities.
- Build and manage a diverse global portfolio of fundraising partnerships with private sector organisations philanthropists and investors across industries and sectors.
- Identify strategic opportunities across NRCs global regional and country priorities match them with suitable partners and secure funding through tailored engagement negotiation and relationship-building.
- Engage directly with C-suite leaders to communicate NRCs value and secure funding commitments.
- Provide global leadership and mentorship to NRC teams on private sector engagement and capacity building across HQ regional and country offices.
- Drive towards a defined fundraising target while promoting NRCs partnerships through case studies events and high-level meetings.
- Influence global and regional private sector fundraising strategies and lead innovation in financing models especially within the Norwegian and Nordic markets.
- Represent NRC in strategic forums and develop tailored fundraising aligned with NRCs needs.
- Travel as needed to manage partnerships and pursue new funding opportunities.
Please download thedetailed job descriptionto learn more about the position.
What you will bring:
- Documented highly professional experience within business development/sales corporate partnerships and/or social impact or other relevant professional qualification.
- Documented extensive professional knowledge of corporates private foundations or private philanthropist
- Capacity for flexible thinking and innovation to find win-win solutions between NRC and private sector.
- Documented experience in creating new private sector partnerships including identifying partnership opportunities designing projects brokering and cultivating relationships negotiations and designing and formalizing partnership structures.
- Documented experience and ability to engage at C-suite roles/senior levels in business and development sector contexts and to build trust-based relationships with senior-level executives.
- Fluency in Norwegian and English both written and verbal.
- Documented communication skills to build bridges between private organisations and individuals and the humanitarian sector.
- Documented experience working with stakeholders across the public private sector and non-profit sectors and if possible an existing network of contacts to draw upon.
- Experience in working with public private partnerships/blended finance/impact investment or joint ventures is an advantage.
- Documented experience in project planning and management demonstrated excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and proactively.
- Willing and able to work outside normal work hours to operate different time zones towards colleagues in field offices and corporate partners around the world.
What we offer:
- Duty station: Oslo Norway.
- Contract: Permanent.
- Salary/benefits: grade 9 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 MarketPlace.
- 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:
- 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
