Grants Specialist (Rep.O, Funding Mechanism, BD)
Grants Specialist (Rep.O, Funding Mechanism, BD)
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Job Description
What we are looking for:
NRC is looking for a Grants Specialist to strengthen our grants management and proposal development function. Youll assist Head Office Departments Country Offices and Representation Offices to secure and manage grant funding from a strong portfolio of institutional and private addition the successful candidate will manage a proposal consultancy roster ensure donor compliance and deliver high-quality reporting. Youll also build capacity through training on Project Cycle Management and strengthen business development efforts at both global and country levels.
Were seeking someone with strong experience in the narrative processes of grants management such as proposal development narrative reporting and running stakeholder meetings. Experience with international donors such as the LEGO Foundation German or Swiss donors is a plus along with a track record of supporting global or regional roles across diverse teams.
What you will do:
Here are some of your generic responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the development of high-quality funding proposals and concept notes in line with NRCs strategy while monitoring global donor trends compliance standards and funding opportunities.
Ensure compliance with NRCs Project Cycle Management (PCM) Framework facilitating key PCM activities (go/no-go proposal planning grants opening/review/closing revisions and partner inclusion).
Build strong collaborations with Representation Offices Head Office departments and other stakeholders to support the full project cycle from proposal development to implementation reporting and closure.
Work with Finance and other global teams to ensure donor budgets align with NRC needs systems monitor financial issues and support budget revisions where needed.
Provide training and capacity building for programme and support staff on grants management donor rules proposal/report writing and PCM in coordination with global grants teams.
Coordinate timely and high-quality inputs across the portfolio including donor contracts reporting payment schedules and negotiations in line with NRC policies.
Act as a helpdesk on donor rules compliance proposal/report writing and funding mechanisms offering guidance to internal teams.
Manage NRCs pool of pre-qualified proposal-writing consultants including selection deployment and performance feedback.
Maintain oversight of all grants in the allocated portfolio ensuring accurate data in NRC systems analysing trends and contributing to donor mapping and capacity statements.
Here are some of your specific responsibilities
Provide grants management support to project teams across the project cycle within the delegated portfolio.
Lead grants management for NRCs internal LEGO Foundationfunded Emergency Education scheme coordinating reviews approvals proposals and reporting.
Support business development when required including concept writing donor analysis and fundraising prioritization in collaboration with global and regional teams.
Represent NRC with donors and consortia partners supporting negotiations contract reviews and reporting for multi-country grants.
Contribute to donor contract reviews flagging compliance risks and supporting negotiations with Legal and Risk & Compliance teams.
Support income forecasting project monitoring and budget follow-up with Finance and project managers.
Promote the roll-out and use of NRCs Cycles system and provide quality assurance for key proposals and reports when needed.
Please download thedetailed job descriptionto learn more about the position.
What you will bring:
University degree or equivalent qualification preferably at masters degree level
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience such as from a humanitarian/development organisation and/or from a donor administration either at HO level or field/embassy level.
Experience working with Head Office units in NRC or a similar large NGO is desirable.
Experience working to support a global or regional role with different stakeholders in different departments teams or offices.
Documented results within Administration.
Familiar with programme and other quality standards donor requirements and trends in the humanitarian sector.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative working relationships with a wide range of colleagues internally and externally.
Comfortable with leading development projects working with a broad range of colleagues and developing user friendly tools frameworks and guidance.
A highly conscientious service minded and structured person with strong planning skills.
Flexibility and ability to deal with sudden changes to workload and ambiguity
Fluency in English both written and verbal. Knowledge of German Spanish French or Arabic is an asset.
Experience with international foundations and other donors is an advantage such as LEGO Foundation.
Experience with German and Swiss donors is an advantage.
Experience from business development or fundraising work is very advantageous.
Prior experience with competitive application processes from the donor side is desirable.
Ability to work independently.
Enjoys shifting between leading others developing things individually and contributing to work of others and has excellent oral and written communication skills.
What we offer:
Duty station: Oslo Head office; NRCs Rep Offices except Geneva & Washington DC; EoR Countries; Hosting in NRCs Offices (within a reasonable time zone of Central Europe). Please note that candidates must already have a visa to work in their suggested location.
Contract: Permanent.
Travel: up to 10%.
Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRCs salary resident 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.
Watch this short videoto 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
