Private Sector Partnerships Adviser

Communications & PR

Overview

Drive strategic partnerships and expand funding opportunities.

You have:

• Minimum 4 years of documented relevant experience within marketing, business development, sales or any other relevant field.
• Previous experience in strategic relationship building, private partnerships, and networking.
• Documented abilities to simultaneously manage numerous tasks, project schedules and documents.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising and market strategies.
• Communication skills to build bridges between private sector and the humanitarian sector.
• Experience working with stakeholders across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
• Interest in humanitarian and displacement topics is an advantage.
• Experience in marketing, events management, fundraising, and/or project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly MS Excel and other relevant data analysis tools.
• Analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English, both written and verbal.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

What we are looking for:

NRC head office in Norway is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Private Sector Partnerships Adviser to drive strategic partnerships, expand funding opportunities, and strengthen relationships with private sector partners. This role is ideal for a proactive professional with a strong track record in fundraising, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will manage an existing partnership portfolio while building a robust pipeline of new partners through grants, strategic collaborations, and pro bono initiatives. Working closely with internal teams, the adviser will identify and pursue joint opportunities that advance NRC’s mission and impact.

As part of the Global Business Operations team, the adviser will play a key role in coordinating private sector partnership efforts across NRC departments, Regional Offices, Country Offices, and Representation Offices. In addition to partnership management, the role includes supporting partner engagement, relationship stewardship, and key administrative processes to ensure an excellent partner experience, as well as managing special projects across the function.

What you will do:

Some of your generic responsibilities include:

• Cultivate new private sector partnerships and manage active relationships and collaborations with partners, through different approaches such as grants and pro bono with required return of investment.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to drive partnerships growth activities.
• Contribute to implementing NRC’s fundraising strategy, tools, and systems.
• Provide training and support to relevant staff throughout the organisation.
• Conduct market analysis, mapping, and research.
• Develop and manage external communications products, marketing, and reports for private sector partners
• Manage special projects i.e. fundraising campaigns, internal projects, portfolio processes.
• Conduct compliance checks and due diligence/vetting on potential partners.
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures, and a specific responsibility for Private Fundraising policies and procedures.

Some of your specific responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the implementation of the section’s strategies in collaboration with the section’s Global Leads and director.
• Contribute to the development of the section’s routines and procedures.
• Carry out any other tasks relevant to the function and the position, as delegated by the line manager.

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

What you will bring:

• Minimum 4 years of documented relevant experience within marketing, business development, sales or any other relevant field.
• Previous experience in strategic relationship building, private partnerships, and networking
• Documented abilities to simultaneously manage numerous tasks, project schedules and documents.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising and market strategies.
• Communication skills to build bridges between private sector and the humanitarian sector.
• Experience working with stakeholders across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
• Interest in humanitarian and displacement topics is an advantage
• Experience in marketing, events management, fundraising, and/or project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly MS Excel and other relevant data analysis tools.
• Analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English, both written and verbal.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Oslo, Norway
• Contract: Permanent.
• Travel: 10%
• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on Resident contract terms.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical zability.
• 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 Market Place.
• 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 [email protected] 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.

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.

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