In response to the mass displacement of refugees from Ukraine in 2022, the NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) established humanitarian operations in the Republic of Moldova. NRC responds by focusing on an integrated approach that combines our sectoral areas of expertise – livelihoods, legal aid (ICLA), education and shelter.

Citizens of Moldova are highly encouraged to apply

What we are looking for:

The Partnership Manager will lead the implementation of the NRC Moldova partnerships and localization strategic objectives, contributing to programme sustainability and high-quality programmes.

What you will do:

Please download the detailed Job Description to learn more about the position.

Partnership Unit Management:

• Ensure a coordinated approach from all NRC staff across all departments (support, programme, HSS, advocacy) in engaging with partners.

• Liaise with programme teams to support strategic thinking around partnership and landscape mapping and deliver on the identification, screening and contract management of partners.

• Keep abreast of evolving trends (social, economic, and political), including the application of innovation to partnership and project development.

• Support relevant senior staff in organising meetings and engagements with relevant local actors, and during meetings, follow-ups, and negotiations with partners to achieve the most cost-effective and mutually beneficial terms for NRC engagement with prospective partners.

• Proactively solve conflicts and address issues and misunderstandings that could occur between NRC and various partners.

• Conduct field visits to partner activities and provide coaching and mentoring when possible and relevant.

• Lead on the design and implementation localisation initiatives on capacity strengthening utilising internal NRC capacities, outsourced technical capacities and partner led capacity interventions.

• Support with the implementation of partner-specific aspects of NRC Moldova’s Safe & Inclusive Programming Action Plan

• Ensure adherence to NRC’s Safe & Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards

Project Implementation Agreement (PIA) management:

• Supervise or directly draft partnership agreements and/or contractual documents required for the signature and implementation of new projects.

• Ensure the adherence of the intervention with NRC’s project cycle management approach.

• Ensure that partnership process and agreements are fully compliant with NRC’s and donors’ rules and regulations.

Capacity sharing:

• Oversee the implementation of relevant localization and capacity strengthening initiatives in accordance with the project plan and develop a countrywide capacity strengthening annual plan.

• Supervise the monitoring of partner learning progress and the application of the transferred knowledge, identifying and reporting challenges and achievements.

• Lead on the implementation of cross-learning and exchange sessions, as part of larger partner networking and peer to peer mechanism.

• Building internal staff capacities on enhancing knowledge, skills and behavioural traits required to work with partners.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related area. Master’s degree preferred but not mandatory

• Minimum 3 years of experience with NGO and/or international organisation with grants management or partnership-related duties

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Ability to coordinate tasks and work processes and work with short deadlines

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

• Fluency in Romanian and/or Russian (speaking, reading, writing)

What we offer

• Duty station: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

• Contract: 12 months.

• Travel: At least 30%

• Salary/benefits: according to NRC grade 9 national scale for Moldova

• Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position - Citizens of Moldova are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants should therefore have the legal right to work in Moldova

• 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.

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.

• 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.

• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.

How to apply

Please submit your application via this link