Senior Adviser, Strategic Partnerships - Scandinavia

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Fluent in swedish language
Experience working with sida or swedish government
Donor relations and contract negotiation skills
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Adviser for Strategic Partnerships in Scandinavia, primarily focusing on managing relationships with the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida). The role involves leading donor engagement strategies, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and collaborating across various IRC teams to maximize impact in humanitarian efforts

Job Summary

  • The Senior Adviser will lead IRC's strategic funding engagement with the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) and manage the Humanitarian Framework Agreement.
  • This role requires building strong relationships with senior donor officials while ensuring high-quality compliance and timely delivery of all contractual requirements.
  • The position involves coordinating annual funding allocation processes, leading contract negotiations, and providing expert guidance on donor compliance rules across global programs.

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Adviser for Strategic Partnerships in Scandinavia, primarily focusing on managing relationships with the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida). The role involves leading donor engagement strategies, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and collaborating across various IRC teams to maximize impact in humanitarian efforts.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fluent in Swedish language
  • Experience working with Sida or Swedish government
  • Donor relations and contract negotiation skills
  • Humanitarian framework agreement management
  • Strategic business development for NGOs

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in developing countries context
  • Knowledge of UK donor practices
  • French or Spanish language skills
  • Cross-departmental collaboration experience
  • Advocacy and communications background

Key Requirements

  • Fluency in Swedish mandatory
  • Legal right to work in Sweden
  • Previous Sida or Swedish MFA experience preferred
  • Experience negotiating with donors
  • Background in humanitarian program implementation

Work Rights

Must have legal right to work in Sweden

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