Lead, Public Funding and Partnerships
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a remote-based Lead in Oslo, Norway, to manage public funding and strategic partnerships with Nordic institutions for climate and biodiversity initiatives.
- Role
- Lead, Public Funding and Partnerships
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking a Lead to manage strategic partnerships with public institutions in Norway and the Nordic region to advance global climate and biodiversity goals. This role involves securing public funding, developing blended finance initiatives, and providing strategic leadership on donor funding trends. The position requires a deep professional network within Nordic public sectors and a track record in securing environmental or climate-related grants. You will work within a globally dispersed, highly matrixed team to represent TNC and drive resource mobilization efforts.
What you'll do
- Manage engagement strategies for Norway’s public sector institutions like Norad and NICFI.
- Identify and secure public funding and blended finance opportunities from Nordic organizations.
- Provide strategic guidance to internal teams on funding rules and donor priorities.
- Coordinate the submission of high-quality proposals and maintain active funding pipelines.
- Represent TNC in high-level networks and policy events related to climate and development aid.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in Nordic public institutional funding.
- Deep knowledge of Norway’s climate and biodiversity global priorities.
- Proven track record of securing public sector funding in environmental fields.
- Fluency in both Norwegian and English languages.
- Strong experience in navigating complex, multi-stakeholder partnership environments.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive and comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote position, though the location for the role is designated as Oslo, Norway.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What level of education is required?
A Bachelor’s degree is required, while a Master’s degree in a relevant field is considered a preferred qualification.
When is the application deadline?
There is no specific deadline, as the organization uses a rolling interview process and may unpost the role once a strong candidate pool is identified.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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