Partnerships and Private Sector Engagement Manager Ethiopia

<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 12pt 0cm 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 12pt 0cm 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-size: 10pt;">NRC Ethiopia is looking for an experienced <strong>Partnerships and Private Sector Engagement Manager</strong> to lead and strengthen how we build, manage, and grow meaningful partnerships.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 12pt 0cm 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-size: 10pt;">In this role, you will play a key part in developing and implementing NRC Ethiopia’s Partnership Strategy and related SOPs, ensuring that our partnership approach is aligned with NRC’s vision, strategic priorities, policies, and commitment to localisation. You will help create a consistent and coordinated approach to partnerships across the Country Office and, where needed, Area Offices. You will build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including civil society organisations, private sector actors, academic institutions, and public authorities. You will also oversee the full lifecycle of formal partnerships - from due diligence and partner selection to capacity assessments, agreement management, compliance monitoring, and audits. Working closely with Specialists, Area Programme Managers, Project Managers, and Finance teams, you will ensure that partnerships are well managed, compliant, and focused on delivering quality programmes.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 12pt 0cm 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-size: 10pt;">A key part of your role will be to support and strengthen the capacity of NRC’s partners. You will ensure that partners understand relevant donor requirements, compliance regulations, reporting deadlines, and NRC procedures, while providing practical support to help them meet these requirements. Beyond partnership management, you will also help strengthen the culture of meaningful and equitable partnerships within NRC Ethiopia. You will advise colleagues and leadership on strategic partnership decisions, promote knowledge and capacity sharing, and contribute to advancing localisation across our programmes.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 12pt 0cm 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-size: 10pt;">This is an important role for someone</span><i><span lang="en-KE" style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></i><span lang="en-KE" style="font-size: 10pt;">who believes that strong partnerships are more than agreements on paper. They are relationships built on trust, shared responsibility, mutual learning, and a common commitment to achieving better outcomes for the people we serve.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 12pt 0cm 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-size: 10pt;">If you are an </span><i><span lang="en-KE" style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Ethiopian National,&nbsp;</strong></span></i><span lang="en-KE" style="font-size: 10pt;">and an experienced partnership professional who enjoys connecting people, organisations, and ideas - and who can turn partnerships into practical results - we would like to hear from you.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please download a more detailed</span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://norwegianrefugeecouncil.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/JDsforNRCPeople/IQBTQeJF3blRT5elCWWMeS2LARr8L5V6kYkRmB6UPbkATYQ?e=OSmpf8"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></span></span></a><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">for more specific duties and responsibilities.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What you will bring:</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">3-5 years of experience in working in a humanitarian/recovery/human rights or development context.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">University degree combined with relevant professional background.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of humanitarian principles.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in managing and implementing programs in humanitarian contexts.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to work independently and proactively.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to prioritise work given multiple competing deadlines.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Fluency in English and Amharic, both written and verbal.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Solid understanding of the Ethiopian civil society and private sector context.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities, particularly in private sector engagement and partnership relations, management and/or coordination.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent networking, coordination, training and facilitation skills.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent interpersonal skills, proactive, self -motivated and a self -starter.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and discretion with confidential information.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts is an asset.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Programme management background is an asset. Experience in NRC thematic areas (e.g. ICLA, Shelter, LFS, Protection, Education etc.) is a strong asset.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Duty station: Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Contract: 12 months (Fixed -term contract renewal based on performance, funds availability and need for the position)&nbsp;</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Travel: Up to 40%.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Salary/benefits: grade&nbsp;9 on NRC’s Resident/National salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/"><span style="color: blue;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC</span></span></a></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Important information about the application process</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Market Place.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">If you have any questions about this role, please email&nbsp;</span></span><a href="mailto:ho.recruitment@nrc.no"><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>ho.recruitment@nrc.no</strong></span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>with the job title as the subject line.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Why NRC?</strong></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://vimeo.com/736782633"><span style="color: blue;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">Watch this short video</span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;to see NRC in action.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">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:</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt;">be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.</span></span></p></li></ul>