What we are looking for
Candidates experienced in grants management and donor relations within the humanitarian /development sectors, within an international organization. Knowledge and experience working with institutional donor rules and regulations, and compliance requirements – notably NMFA, Norad, SDC, ECHO, Dutch MFA, etc.
This position will also require solid experience with systems. Experience working with local partners would be a great advantage.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Amman Jordan, we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
What you will do
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of grants management for NRC's Human Mobility Hub (HMH) by ensuring donor compliance, delivering high-quality proposal development and reporting, strengthening project cycle management. The role is also responsible for supporting resource mobilization and donor engagement, and building partner capacity to achieve accountable, high-quality programming and sustainable portfolio growth.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Lead Grants and Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with NRC policies, Programme Cycle Management (PCM) framework, donor regulations, and audit requirements while strengthening internal grants management systems, processes, SOPs, and documentation.
- Coordinate Proposal Development and Donor Reporting: Lead the development of high-quality concept notes and proposals, coordinate project revisions, oversee donor reporting processes, and ensure consistency, quality, and compliance between narrative and financial reports.
- Strengthen Partnership and Contract Management: Lead partner due diligence, organizational assessments, agreements, contract management, and implementation of partnership management systems while supporting partners to access funding opportunities.
- Build Organisational Capacity and Knowledge Management: Provide technical guidance, training, and capacity strengthening for staff and partners on grants management, donor compliance, proposal/report writing, and conduct field visits to monitor implementation and support learning.
- Drive Resource Mobilization and External Engagement: Support fundraising strategy development, identify and pursue new funding opportunities, coordinate donor engagement, represent the organization in donor and coordination forums, and collaborate with regional teams to expand funding and programming opportunities.
What you will bring
- Five years of relevant experience in donor relations and grants management within a relevant context (e.g., with institutional humanitarian and development donors);
- Experience working in complex environments and with Displacement affected people;
- Good understanding of donor rules and regulations Knowledge of institutional donors’ rules, regulations, priorities, and compliance requirements – notably NMFA, Norad, SDC, ECHO, Dutch MFA, etc;
- Proven skills and experience in report and proposal development and working with multiple donors;
- Good personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
- Willingness to travel to areas of HMH operations;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic.
Context related skills, knowledge and experience
- Strong knowledge of the context in Middle East and/or North Africa.
- Experience in working alongside local actors and partners, shifting power to a more local level.
- Significant experience in managing coordination and communication within multipart or complex environments, alongside excellent interpersonal abilities;
- Expertise in cross-functional management environments, coupled with exceptional teamwork abilities; with good cultural awareness and sensitivity;
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision;
- Able to demonstrate experience of writing high quality reports and proposals;
- Able to demonstrate experience of contributing to positive organisational change;
- Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector in the Middle East and North Africa;
- Fluency in French is a strong asset.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What we offer
- Duty station: Amman Jordan
- Fixed term contract: Fixed term, 6 months (possibility of renewal based on availability of funding)
- Travel: 30% within the areas of operations (Egypt)
- Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC's grading structure.
- 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
- We invite applications from qualified candidates matching the profile. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Amman Jordan, we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
- Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
- To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
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
Learn more about NRC
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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
