What we are looking for

NRC is looking for a Partnerships Adviser to join the Afghanistan mission. The role holder will facilitate and drive strategic initiatives across different technical areas; work transversally with a broad range of colleagues; and develop user-friendly tools, frameworks, and guides.

The Partnerships Adviser will provide technical support to teams in the effective delivery of the country strategy – with and through local actors, supporting country-level strategic thinking and alignment on partnerships. The role will facilitate learning and knowledge sharing with local actors. The role holder will provide advice and guidance to ensure optimal partnership strategies, structures, systems, and resources are in place. He/she will guarantee compliance with NRC Partnership policies, guidance, and procedures, as well as contribute to the development of strategies, policies, tools, and new approaches.

If you are experienced and seasoned leader with a background in developing and integrating distinctive strategies; with strong interpersonal, networking, and stakeholder management skills; and the ability to collaborate with others while building sound, constructive relationships, then this is the role for you!

** This position is open to Afghan Nationals only **

What you will do

• Strategic development and vision setting (20%) – developing a framework and developing a partnership strategy.
• Technical support (40%) – developing a responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed matrix; providing advice and support; supporting expansion of operational models; and functioning as helpdesk.
• Representation and localisation (30%) – developing integrated programme strategies and response plans; reviewing pilot initiatives and approaches; delivering capacity building training; and representing NRC in forums and technical working groups.
• Sharing and learning (10%) – acting as the focal point on partnerships; and contributing to regional learning initiatives.
• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.

What you will bring

• Senior-level partnership experience in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Local actors, authorities, civil societies, and private sector liaison track record.
• Localisation efforts and trends, in the humanitarian community, expertise.
• Complex, insecure, volatile, and changing context exposure.
• Afghanistan context exposure and knowledge, pertaining to displacement and humanitarian needs.
• English and Arabic fluency, both written and verbal.

What makes this position attractive?

• The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is complex, protracted, and worsening. Following 40-years of constant war and a situation of increasing hunger; economic decline; and rising poverty levels, the country has faced intensified conflict; the worst drought in 27-years – with some areas subject to extreme flooding; the withdrawal of international forces/diplomatic presence; and the take-over of the country by the Taliban. The resulting political, social, and economic shocks continue to resound across the country with a deterioration of the humanitarian and protection situation.
• Afghanistan recently underwent a regime change in a short space of time. The current regime has limited resources and/or systems in place to provide basic services. In addition to this, internal displacement has taken place due to conflict, climate change, and the economic crisis currently experienced in the country. Afghanistan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with a risk of systemic collapse and human catastrophe.
• This is an opportunity to contribute to the protection and assistance of vulnerable and crisis-affected women, girls, boys, and men. NRC Afghanistan is one of the leading humanitarian response agencies (particularly for Afghans forced to flee), maintaining a presence of 12 offices and over 1,000 staff in 14 provinces across the country. NRC Afghanistan is the largest INGO in the country, at a programmatic, field coverage, and staff count level.
• Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC Afghanistan meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. Female staff are able to actively work at NRC Afghanistan.
• Learn more about NRC’s operation in Afghanistan here.

What we offer

• Kabul, Afghanistan duty station.
• 12-month contract duration (renewable, subjecting to funding, performance, and requirements).
• 30% travel, approximately.
• Grade 8 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.
• Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC.

Important information about the application process

• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official NRC email address.
• This position is open to Afghan Nationals only.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• For any queries, please email us at [email protected] with “Partnership Adviser Afghanistan” as the subject line.

Why NRC?

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.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

NRC Afghanistan seeks to protect and assist vulnerable women, girls, boys, and men who are affected by displacement. NRC provides assistance to meet immediate humanitarian needs, prevent further displacement, and contribute to durable solutions. We implement programming across all of NRC’s core competencies, integrating protection, advocacy, and an emergency response team to support preparedness and response.

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:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC here.