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Grants & Partnership Manager (Humanitarian Sector)

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Salary: Negotiable
1 vacancy

Job Description

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is hiring a Grants & Partnership Manager for its Dhaka-based Bangladesh mission. This mid-level position is pivotal in driving fundraising growth, ensuring donor compliance, and building strategic partnerships across NRC’s expanding portfolio supporting Rohingya refugees and climate-displaced communities. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in humanitarian grant management, institutional donor engagement, and consortium coordination in complex, volatile settings. Female professionals are especially encouraged to apply for this office-based role with 30% travel requirements, contributing to meaningful humanitarian work in one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries.

In return, NRC offers a competitive Grade 9 salary package within its International Salary Scale, a 12-month contract with extension potential, and the chance to lead a dedicated team in shaping partnership strategies. You will ensure quality accountability to beneficiaries while advancing localisation objectives. This Grants & Partnership Manager vacancy represents a significant career opportunity in Dhaka’s humanitarian sector. Apply via NRC’s careers portal to join a dynamic, diverse team making a difference in Bangladesh’s protracted emergency context.

Requirements

Education Requirements

Experience Requirements

This mid-level position requires substantial experience in the humanitarian sector:

  • Mid-level experience in humanitarian/recovery context
  • Background in developing and integrating distinctive strategies
  • Experience fostering collaborative environments and building effective teams

Qualifications

Key professional qualifications needed:

  • Strong interpersonal, networking, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to build constructive relationships with external parties
  • Leadership capabilities in line management and capacity building
  • Expertise in project cycle management and grants processes

Skill Requirements

  • Strategic Fundraising & Donor Engagement
  • Partnership Portfolio Management
  • Consortia Development & Funding Horizon Scanning
  • Risk Management & Due Diligence
  • Coordination & Representation
  • Proposal Development & Reporting
  • Project Cycle Management
  • Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Incentive & compensation

How to apply for Norwegian Refugee Council jobs

To apply for this position, follow these steps:

  • Visit the Norwegian Refugee Council official careers website to view the full job description and application requirements.
  • Prepare your CV and cover letter highlighting relevant experience in grants management, donor compliance, and partnership strategy within humanitarian contexts.
  • Submit your application through the NRC online portal by the specified deadline (if applicable). Note that the application deadline is not provided in the listing; check the official careers page for updates.
  • Ensure your application demonstrates English fluency and experience in complex, volatile settings with displaced populations.

About Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people forced to flee their homes. Operating in over 30 countries, NRC provides emergency assistance, durable solutions, and advocates for the rights of displaced communities. In Bangladesh since 2018, NRC supports Rohingya refugees and climate-affected populations through integrated programs in education, livelihoods, shelter, and water sanitation.