Grants Specialist
Quick answer
NRC is hiring a senior Grants Specialist to manage grants across various portfolios in Oslo or other NRC offices, with a salary of Grade 9 on the resident scale.
- Role
- Grants Specialist
- Organization
- Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
- Location
- Head Office (Oslo), any NRC Representative Office (excluding Geneva and Washington, D.C.), approved Employer of Record (EoR) locations, or Regional and Country Offices under hosted contract.
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Grade 9 on NRC’s Resident salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
NRC is seeking an experienced Grants Specialist to manage grants across various portfolios, ensuring compliance and quality in humanitarian programmes.
What you'll do
- Manage an assigned portfolio and specialist area determined by the Head of PCM and Grants Management
- Lead internal prioritisation, funding allocation or grant management processes
- Maintain accurate and accessible grant information in Cycles – NRC’s digital grants management platform
- Support donor and partner engagement
- Contribute to Grants Management quality reviews
What it takes
- University degree or equivalent qualification, preferably at master’s degree level
- Minimum five years of relevant experience in Grants Management, programme management, institutional funding, donor administration or a related area within humanitarian or development work
- Strong knowledge of institutional and private donor requirements, contractual compliance, and practical management of donor funded grants
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French. Knowledge of Spanish or Arabic is an asset.
- High proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Grants Management systems
What you'll bring
How we treat you
10% travel, duty station: Head Office (Oslo), any NRC Representative Office (excluding Geneva and Washington, D.C.), approved Employer of Record (EoR) locations, or Regional and Country Offices under hosted contract.
Frequently asked questions
Where will the job be located?
The job can be based at Head Office (Oslo), any NRC Representative Office (excluding Geneva and Washington, D.C.), approved Employer of Record (EoR) locations, or Regional and Country Offices under hosted contract.
What is the compensation package like?
Compensation includes a salary of Grade 9 on NRC’s Resident salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions, and 10% travel allowance.
How do I apply for this position?
For internal candidates, log in to Opportunity Market Place or use your official email. For external candidates, submit a CV and application through the same platform. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a master’s degree, five years of relevant experience, strong communication skills in English and French, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Grants Management systems.
How to apply
Apply directly on Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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