Partnership and Grant Advisor in ASIA
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Job Summary
Are you passionate about humanitarian causes and skilled in expanding funding opportunities for impactful projects The Norwegian Red Cross is seeking a Partnership and Grant Advisor to join our dynamic team in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
About Us:
The Norwegian Red Cross is a part of the global Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement the worlds largest humanitarian network operating in 192 countries with millions of volunteers and dedicated staff. Our mission is to alleviate human suffering protect life and health and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and emergencies. Our work is guided by the seven humanitarian principles: Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary Service Unity and Universality.
Purpose:
The role aims to expand Norwegian Red Cross donor base by seeking new donors and positioning the organization to attract funding effectively.
Strategic Responsibilities:
- Contribute to diversifying and increasing Norwegian Red Cross funding sources.
- Oversee and ensure the quality of grant management processes in the region.
- Support the thematic positioning of Norwegian Red Cross in collaboration with technical and operational units.
Operational Responsibilities:
- Conduct donor mapping and identify new funding opportunities aligned with NorCross Strategy.
- Collaborate with Country/Regional Representatives to network with existing and potential donors and consortium members.
- Facilitate design processes for applications and funding proposals in close cooperation with financial results and programmatic staff.
- Ensure quality assurance of all funding proposals and reports to donors before submission.
- Coordinate the quality assurance of all grant agreements before signing.
- Maintain an overview of grants and their status ensuring compliance with donor conditions and deadlines.
- Extract insights from different funding streams to enhance organizational readiness in resource diversification.
Competencies:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in humanitarian affairs focusing on project cycle management and budgeting.
- Experience in humanitarian financing grant management fundraising and donor relations.
- Ability to design and coordinate successful bids and consortium partnerships.
- Strong networking external representation and negotiation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues.
- communicate in a clear precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
- adheres to company rules and procedures; execute plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
- collaborate well with others; shares knowledge experience and information and supports others in the pursuit of team goals
- is a self-starter makes things happen and is result oriented
- makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
Reporting to:
- Head of Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Unit - Oslo
Locations:
- Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Contract:
- 12 month contract with the possibility of an extension.
Why You Should Apply:
- Meaningful Work: Youll be part of the worlds largest humanitarian organization directly impacting the most vulnerable people in their local communities.
- Lasting Impact: Your work will help National Societies in the region become strong self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors.
- Global Connections: Youll be connected to an international organization with a diverse staff based all over the world.
- Great Work Environment: Youll thrive in a multicultural setting with hard-working dedicated and collaborative colleagues who celebrate achievements.
Norwegian Red Cross has has a zero-tolerance to all forms of abuse including sexual abuse exploitation and harassment (SEAH).
Norwegian Red Cross striving to build a working culture based on respect honesty and generosity.
We do a thorough background check on relevant candidate.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
The Norwegian Red Cross is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers and staff operating in 190 countries. Our mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity espe ... View more