What we are looking for

NRC is looking for a Grand Bargain Senior Adviser to join the organisation. The role holder will be responsible for producing and developing high quality concept notes, developing strategies and plans, enhancing and strengthening strategic communication and outreach, and building links with outside processes and stakeholders. The Grand Bargain Senior Adviser will act as the main contact point for the Grand Bargain Facilitation Group Sherpas and will oversee and support Secretariat processes.

If you are a proactive and collaborative professional, with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, and a proven ability to translate complex issues into clear, accessible messaging for diverse audiences, then this is the role for you!

What you will do

• Strategy development and implementation.
• Communication strategies and outreach efforts oversight.
• Strategic communication and engagement with non-signatories and external stakeholders.
• Consultants and external support oversight.
• Planning and organising meetings.
• Monitoring, reporting, and assessment leadership and oversight.
• Facilitation Group Sherpas main point of contact.
• Reports, concept notes, option papers, briefing notes, and other materials development.
• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.

What you will bring

• Master’s degree.
• Professional experience, in the humanitarian sector.
• Grand Bargain and global humanitarian policy proficiency.
• High quality products (quality concept notes, key messages, etc.) development expertise.
• Governments, international non-governmental organisations, the United Nations and/or the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement exposure.
• Coordination, at global policy level, exposure.
• English fluency, both written and verbal.

What makes this position attractive?

• The Grand Bargain, launched during the WHS in Istanbul in May 2016, is a unique agreement between some of the largest donors and humanitarian organisations who have committed to get more means into the hands of people in need and to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the humanitarian action. 
• The Grand Bargain is a unique forum bringing together donors and aid organisations to drive progress on a common vision of maximising the impact of humanitarian work. The process is supported by a light Secretariat, responsible for overall coordination and communication in the process, and for providing specific support to the governance bodies, namely the Grand Bargain Ambassadors and the Facilitation Group. 
• The Secretariat is hosted by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in the Humanitarian Hub in Geneva.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Learn more about NRC’s operation in Geneva here.

What we offer

• Geneva, Switzerland duty station.
• 7-month contract duration.
• 5% travel, approximately.
• Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• 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.