What we are looking for:

NRC is seeking a seasoned Global Corporate Relations Adviser to manage a portfolio of private sector partnerships, including grants and pro bono collaborations. The role requires a results-oriented professional capable of achieving partnership goals while collaborating with the team on joint opportunities.

This role includes maintaining a selected portfolio of partnerships, managing ongoing processes such as grant applications, reporting, and communication activities, and addressing incoming partner requests. Key partners include Innovation Norway, Grundfos Foundation, Porticus, SWECO, and YARA. Additionally, the Adviser will engage with internal stakeholders to ensure effective partnership management and take the lead in creating video content for a broader range of private sector collaborations.

What you will do:

Some of your generic responsibilities include:

• Cultivate private sector partnerships and manage active relationships with partners, through different approaches such as grants and pro bono with required return of investment.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to drive partnership growth activities.
• Contribute to implementing NRC’s private sector fundraising strategy
• Develop and conduct compliance procedures and due diligence/vetting on potential partners.
• Give training and support to the organisation
• Market analysis, mapping and research
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising income, activities and costs
• Responsible for producing video communication and visibility regarding corporate partnerships
• Any other tasks and responsibilities falling under the section’s mandate, as instructed by line and technical manager

Some of your specific responsibilities include:

• Advise and contribute to private sector partnerships with development of concepts, campaigns, and activities.
• Contribute to creating and produce video communication for relationship building, nurturing and fundraising purposes for private sector partnerships
• Support technical lead on implementation of unit strategy

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

What you will bring:

• Minimum 3 years of documented relevant experience within marketing, business development, sales or other relevant professional qualifications
• Professional knowledge of the private corporate sector marked
• Documented results related to relationship building, partnerships and networking – partner care activities, content production and storytelling
• Documented abilities to simultaneously manage numerous tasks, project schedules and documents
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills
• Fluency in Norwegian and English, both written and verbal
• Experience from liaisons with corporate, philanthropy donors and foundations
• Communication skills to build bridges between the private sector industry and the humanitarian sector
• Experience working with stakeholders across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Interest in humanitarian and displacement issues an advantage
• Experience from marketing, events, fundraising, communication projects and/or project management
• Evidence of insight in corporate relations portfolio and understanding corporate teams’ ways of working
• Evidence of strong video and communications skills

What we offer:

• Duty station: Norway.
• Contract: 1 year.
• Travel: moderate.
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 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.

Watch this short video to 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements