What we are looking for:

NRC Germany is seeking a Senior BMZ/GIZ Institutional Partnership Advisor (IPA) to join its Partnerships and Policy Department in Berlin. This role will focus on strengthening NRC’s collaboration with the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

The Partnerships and Policy Department serves as NRC’s hub for strategic relations with institutional donors, acting as the “centre of excellence” for donor and partner engagement across the organization. Responsibilities include developing global resource mobilization strategies, identifying funding opportunities with existing and new donors, optimizing NRC’s processes and tools for resource mobilization and grant management, and providing internal training and help-desk support to all departments, as well as regional, country, and representation offices.

What you will do:

Some of your specific responsibilities include:

• Development of and leading implementation of NRC’s engagement strategy for BMZ and GIZ on programme and advocacy.
• Lead the development and revision of concept notes, funding proposals, budgets and donor reports, including for grants from the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO).
• Lead the strategic engagement with BMZ and GIZ including advocacy to ensure alignment with NRC’s policies in terms of Principled Humanitarian Action and Humanitarian financing.
• Assist with similar tasks for other German Institutional donors; foundations; corporate partners as assigned.
• Coordinate donor relationships and ensure regular reviews of performance/activity implementation for grants where NRC Germany is the grants holder, focal point for proposals, reporting and other grant related donor communication.
• Visit NRC Country offices to provide project-specific technical guidance on rules and regulations specific to German donors and to monitor projects funded by German donors.
• In addition, it is expected that the IPA covers for the Head of Partnership and Programmes and other staff of the partnership and programmes unit of NRC Germany as assigned.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring:

• 7 years experience in working with German donors from a humanitarian/development organisation and/or from a donor administration, either at Head Office/capital or field/embassy level, including experience with managing BMZ Transitional Development Aid and GFFO grants.
• A thorough understanding of Project Cycle Management, especially of the logical framework approach.
• Good understanding of donor rules and regulations.
• Skills and experience in report and proposal writing.
• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills (data and financial).
• Native language level German and excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• A conscientious and structured person with strong planning and administrative skills, including above average computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Right to live and work in Germany.
• Knowledge of BMZ and GIZ including strategic priorities, organisational setup, and funding mechanisms.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Berlin, Germany.
• Contract: Permanent.
• Travel: 10%
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s national 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 email 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.

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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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements