Global Lead Private Sector Partnerships (Maternity Cover)

What we are looking for:

NRC Norway is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join NRC in the temporary position of Global Lead Private Sector Partnerships. The position plays a key role in supporting the Private Sector Partnerships section through oversight of systems, governance, compliance, reporting, and business processes, while ensuring effective collaboration across the organisation.

Please note that this is a temporary maternity cover position (Fixed Term).

What you will do:

Here are some of your specific responsibilities

• Leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of systems, tools, guidelines, and procedures for private sector partnerships across NRC.
• Providing data-driven insights and performance analysis related to private sector function to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Serving as the section’s focal point and subject matter expert for NRC’s CRM system (Cycles), including reporting, analysis, and user support.
• Ensuring compliance with due diligence requirements, GDPR, and NRC policies and procedures for private sector engagement.
• Developing and delivering training, guidance, and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen knowledge and compliance across the organisation.
• Coordinating with Global Finance, grant management, country offices and departments to monitor income, project implementation, and partnership performance.
• Managing a portfolio of selected private sector partnerships and lead on fundraising campaigns, events, and partner engagement activities.
• Representing the Private Sector Partnerships section in relevant internal working groups and external stakeholder engagements.
• Providing technical leadership and day-to-day support to advisors, coordinators, and interns within the section.
• Supporting onboarding and knowledge sharing within the team.

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

What you will bring:

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and collaborative colleague with experience in private sector partnerships, business operations, CRM systems, compliance, reporting, data analysis, and stakeholder management. You have a strong ability to translate complex information into actionable insights, drive process improvements, and build effective relationships across a global organisation. A hands-on approach, combined with strong leadership and communication skills, will be essential for success in this role.

The position is based in Oslo. Candidates must have excellent English language skills, both written and verbal. Ability to speak and write norwegian language is an added advantage.

What we offer:

• Duty station: NRC HO in Oslo, Norway preferred.
• Contract: 1.5 years (Fixed term)
• Travel: Moderate
• Salary/benefits: Grade 10 on NRC’s Resident 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 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 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.

Organization context

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