What we are looking for
NRC is looking for a Grants and Partnerships Manager to join the Myanmar mission. The role holder will ensure donor compliance across the project portfolio, lead on project revision processes, support grant agreement negotiations, support the fundraising strategy, support growth of the grants portfolio, and support with donor engagement. The Grants Manager will be responsible for the completion of activities under NRCโs project cycle management framework and will oversee the management and processes of the partnership contract portfolio.ย
If you areย an action-oriented, execution-driven, and hands-on executive, with the ability to build constructive and collaborative relationships, and experience navigating through complex environments, then this is the role for you!ย *** This position is only open to internal NRC employees ***
What you will do
Strategic Fundraising & Donor Engagement: Leading the development of the fundraising strategy; and maintaining donor relationships. Partnerships: Building and strengthening networks; collaborating with the partnership focal point; development ofย partnership and localization approaches; and development and improvement of partnership tools, systems and capacity building of local partners. Consortia:ย Strategic engagement in consortia; and development and strengthening of consortium governance structures. Remote Management: Support the implementation of remote management systems and tools. Risk Management:ย Leading due diligence processes relating to grant agreements and partnerships; providing technical support, training, and capacity building on donor compliance issues; and supporting external donor audits. Coordination & Representation:ย Engaging in networking, information gathering, and context analysis; and engaging in grants and partnerships initiatives. Budget Development: Support with the review of budgets for funding opportunities, ensuring consistency between budget and other proposal documents, and compatibility with donor requirements. Line Management for direct reporting staff, including performance management, goal setting, workforce planning, recruitment, development, and duty-of-care. We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.What you will bring
Coordinator/Manager experience, in donor relations and grants management,ย with institutional humanitarian and development donors. Donor rules, regulations, priorities, and compliance requirements understanding. Project cycle management, and report and proposal development expertise. Remote programming and remote team-working exposure. Complex and volatileย context exposure, working with displacement affected people. Myanmar, or South / South-East Asia, contextย exposure and knowledge. English fluency, both written and verbal.What makes this position attractive?
NRC has delivered humanitarian assistance and protection to vulnerable affected populations in Myanmar since 2008, following Cyclone Nargis. Over that time, NRC has evolved into a complex and mature mission with an excellent reputation for technical skill and delivery of programmes. NRC has established sector teams in Education; Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance; Protection (including site management); Shelter and Settlements; and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene. NRC provides services and assistance to vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement over three geographical areas (Rakhine, North-East, and South-East Myanmar) and the Country Office in Yangon, across 10 offices. The portfolio of projects is currently larger than 15. NRC Myanmar works in collaboration with a diverse portfolio of partner organisations. Over the past years NRC Myanmar has been at the forefront of partnerships integrated programming; and promoting and developing staff capacity. This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected humanitarian actors in Myanmar that has a strong reputation with donors, embassies, clusters, and peer agencies, and the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of donors and partners.ย Meaningful work, with a high-quality integrated programme that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. Learn more about NRCโs operation in Myanmar here.What we offer
Yangon, Myanmarย duty station, subject to receiving appropriate documentation. Currently, international visas and work permits are subject to considerable delays. The successful candidate will be expected to work from home/remotely for extended periods of time. 24-month contract duration. 20% travel, approximately. Grade 9ย in NRCโs Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, 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
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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NRC responds to the diverse needs faced by populations in Myanmar through the delivery of integrated programming and advocacy to ensure that conflict and displacement-affected communities can meet their needs and exercise their rights. NRC works with a range of different local and international partners to deliver a multi-faceted response that includes emergency response to rapid onset needs, providing essential services to internally displaced people in protracted displacement, and contributing to pathways to durable solutions.
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 here. 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