What we are looking for:
Are you passionate about good governance and making impact count? NRC Sweden is on the lookout for a Governance & Reporting Coordinator to help keep our operations sharp, transparent, and impactful!
In this key role, youโll ensure NRC Sweden stays fully aligned with Swedish laws, regulations, and non-profit reporting standards, while also serving as Secretary to our Board. Youโll be the bridge between governance and growth, supporting our private fundraising team so that NRC Sweden can deliver on its ambitious fundraising goals and strengthen support for displaced people worldwide.
NRC Sweden (Insamlingsstiftelsen NRC Flyktinghjรคlpen Sverige), established in 2016, is dedicated to raising awareness, mobilising resources, and advocating for the rights of displaced people. As part of NRCโs Global Private Fundraising team, youโll join a vibrant, international network working to engage individuals and organisations, build lasting partnerships, and raise the flexible funding that powers our humanitarian mission.ย
The ideal candidate must be aย resident in Sweden, with a Swedish BankID.ย
What you will do:
Some of your specific responsibilities include
Board of Directors:
Serve as secretary to the board of directors โ NRC Sweden.Responsible for the coordination of the NRC Sweden board meetings, including the creation and translation of the meeting minutes.Responsible for official governance documents, in coordination with relevant departments and persons, including ensuring that these are kept up to date and submitted to relevant stakeholders and authorities.Governance:
Ensure NRC Swedenโs adherence to relevant legal/regulatory requirements and reporting obligations for non-profit entities.ย Ensure NRC Swedenโs adherence to NRC policies as well as relevant donor regulations and procedures.Execute and ensure all necessary reporting, including annual report and impact report.Support adherence to Sweden fundraising laws and regulations, including non-profit registration and privacy regulations.ย Manage external providers of business services including legal help, accounting, insurance providers, banking, financial institutions, and licencing agentsย ย Support office management, including office space, procurement, ICT, and health, safety and security (HSS)ยFinance administration:
Support the operational and financial administration of NRC Sweden, including handling of invoices, daily work communication with accounting firmMonitor the NRC Sweden budget, including forecasting and monitoring of cash flowJoint signatories on NRC Sweden bank accounts.ย Other tasks delegated by CFO, HO Oslo.ยSupport to HR:
Please download theย detailed job descriptionย to learn more about the position.ย
What you will bring:
Bachelorโs degree or equivalent, ideally in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resourcesย Ideally experience of donor audits and complianceย Attention to detail and focus on qualityย Strong computer skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsย Experience with human resource policies and best practice in Swedenย Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and verbalย Resident in Sweden, with a Swedish BankID.Knowledge of Sweden regulatory requirements for non-profit entities and proven track record in managing adherence to these.ย Knowledge in financial management and reporting for Swedenย Experience in managing and influencing in complex matrix environmentsย Self-motivated and independent with a positive attitudeย Flexible, innovative and effective in working collaboratively as part of a multicultural team.ยWhat we offer:
Duty station: Stockholm, Sweden.Contract: Part-time (50%) & Permanent.ย Salary/benefits: grade 7 on NRCโs Resident salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.ย 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 emailย ho.recruitment@nrc.noย 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 videoย 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. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย 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.ย 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.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH