Norwegian Red Cross Job Vacancies 2026
Join Our Team: Partnership and Grant Advisor – ASIA
Are you passionate about humanitarian causes and skilled in expanding funding opportunities for impactful projects? The Norwegian Red Cross is seeking a Partnership and Grant Advisor to join our dynamic team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
About Us:
The Norwegian Red Cross is a part of the global Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network, operating in 192 countries with millions of volunteers and dedicated staff. Our mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, especially during armed conflicts and emergencies. Our work is guided by the seven humanitarian principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality.
Purpose:
The role aims to expand Norwegian Red Cross’ donor base by seeking new donors and positioning the organization to attract funding effectively.
Strategic Responsibilities:
- Contribute to diversifying and increasing Norwegian Red Cross funding sources.
- Oversee and ensure the quality of grant management processes in the region.
- Support the thematic positioning of Norwegian Red Cross in collaboration with technical and operational units.
Duties and responsibilities
Operational Responsibilities:
- Conduct donor mapping and identify new funding opportunities aligned with NorCross Strategy.
- Collaborate with Country/Regional Representatives to network with existing and potential donors and consortium members.
- Facilitate design processes for applications and funding proposals in close cooperation with financial, results, and programmatic staff.
- Ensure quality assurance of all funding proposals and reports to donors before submission.
- Coordinate the quality assurance of all grant agreements before signing.
- Maintain an overview of grants and their status, ensuring compliance with donor conditions and deadlines.
- Extract insights from different funding streams to enhance organizational readiness in resource diversification.