Description We are looking for an experienced
Hub Engagement Manager
to join NRC Switzerland on a 50% basis. This position is part‑time (50%) and based in Geneva. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Switzerland and be available to start immediately.
What you will do Hub engagement and coordination
Identify opportunities at the heart of the FAGI project to build an engaging and collaborative Hub space.
Promote the Humanitarian Hub Initiative across Geneva‑based actors.
Proactively engage with NGOs, networks, UN agencies and other relevant Geneva actors to communicate about the project and seek synergies.
Contribute to external fundraising efforts.
Develop an effective communication strategy for the Humanitarian Hub and FAGI project.
Grants and project management
Coordinate the implementation of the grant to ensure timely delivery in line with work plans and budget.
Anticipate implementation challenges and advise management on adjustments or solutions.
Maintain effective grant‑tracking tools and organized documentation for reporting and audit purposes.
Act as a liaison between programme, operations and finance teams to support smooth delivery.
Organise project kick‑off, review and close‑out meetings to align teams and track progress.
Provide guidance to colleagues to strengthen overall grant‑management capacity.
Coordinate engagement with external actors involved or interested in the grant implementation.
Budget monitoring
Monitor project budgets (non‑staff costs) in coordination with budget holders and finance.
Ensure financial reporting is accurate and aligned with programme progress and donor requirements.
Donor communication and reporting
Serve as the main contact for day‑to‑day donor communication.
Coordinate and quality‑assure donor reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy and consistency.
Support donor briefings, strategic communications and additional fundraising efforts.
What you will bring
Advanced university degree or equivalent qualification.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with solid experience working in the humanitarian and/or development sector.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in French is an advantage.
Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.
Excellent organisational and computer skills; experience with software such as Salesforce is a plus.
Well documented professional experience with institutional and/or private donors in grants management, reporting, budgets monitoring and monitoring donor commitments and compliance.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including developing and reporting against logical frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a proactive and solutions‑oriented approach.
In-depth understanding of the Geneva‑based humanitarian and policy landscape, including key UN agencies, NGOs, donors and coordination fora.
Strong networking and representational skills, with demonstrated ability to proactively engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders to advance strategic objectives and partnerships.
Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic communication and outreach approaches, including positioning initiatives for visibility, relevance and fundraising.
Ability to identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration, synergies and streamlining across actors, translating engagement into concrete outcomes.
Solid understanding of humanitarian policy, financing and reform processes, including experience supporting external resource mobilisation efforts.
Highly developed communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and represent the organisation effectively in external forums.
Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and initiative, including identifying opportunities, anticipating risks and driving engagement independently.
Experience producing high‑quality external communications, including briefs, concept notes, talking points and partnership materials.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving operational and strategic demands.
What we offer
Duty station: Geneva, Switzerland.
Contract: Permanent (50%).
Travel: Up to 10 %.
Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s
Resident
salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, offering many opportunities to be heard and to take initiative.
For more information about NRC’s benefits and working environment, please refer to our benefits page.
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Hub Engagement Manager
to join NRC Switzerland on a 50% basis. This position is part‑time (50%) and based in Geneva. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Switzerland and be available to start immediately.
What you will do Hub engagement and coordination
Identify opportunities at the heart of the FAGI project to build an engaging and collaborative Hub space.
Promote the Humanitarian Hub Initiative across Geneva‑based actors.
Proactively engage with NGOs, networks, UN agencies and other relevant Geneva actors to communicate about the project and seek synergies.
Contribute to external fundraising efforts.
Develop an effective communication strategy for the Humanitarian Hub and FAGI project.
Grants and project management
Coordinate the implementation of the grant to ensure timely delivery in line with work plans and budget.
Anticipate implementation challenges and advise management on adjustments or solutions.
Maintain effective grant‑tracking tools and organized documentation for reporting and audit purposes.
Act as a liaison between programme, operations and finance teams to support smooth delivery.
Organise project kick‑off, review and close‑out meetings to align teams and track progress.
Provide guidance to colleagues to strengthen overall grant‑management capacity.
Coordinate engagement with external actors involved or interested in the grant implementation.
Budget monitoring
Monitor project budgets (non‑staff costs) in coordination with budget holders and finance.
Ensure financial reporting is accurate and aligned with programme progress and donor requirements.
Donor communication and reporting
Serve as the main contact for day‑to‑day donor communication.
Coordinate and quality‑assure donor reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy and consistency.
Support donor briefings, strategic communications and additional fundraising efforts.
What you will bring
Advanced university degree or equivalent qualification.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with solid experience working in the humanitarian and/or development sector.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in French is an advantage.
Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.
Excellent organisational and computer skills; experience with software such as Salesforce is a plus.
Well documented professional experience with institutional and/or private donors in grants management, reporting, budgets monitoring and monitoring donor commitments and compliance.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including developing and reporting against logical frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a proactive and solutions‑oriented approach.
In-depth understanding of the Geneva‑based humanitarian and policy landscape, including key UN agencies, NGOs, donors and coordination fora.
Strong networking and representational skills, with demonstrated ability to proactively engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders to advance strategic objectives and partnerships.
Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic communication and outreach approaches, including positioning initiatives for visibility, relevance and fundraising.
Ability to identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration, synergies and streamlining across actors, translating engagement into concrete outcomes.
Solid understanding of humanitarian policy, financing and reform processes, including experience supporting external resource mobilisation efforts.
Highly developed communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and represent the organisation effectively in external forums.
Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and initiative, including identifying opportunities, anticipating risks and driving engagement independently.
Experience producing high‑quality external communications, including briefs, concept notes, talking points and partnership materials.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving operational and strategic demands.
What we offer
Duty station: Geneva, Switzerland.
Contract: Permanent (50%).
Travel: Up to 10 %.
Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s
Resident
salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, offering many opportunities to be heard and to take initiative.
For more information about NRC’s benefits and working environment, please refer to our benefits page.
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Kontaktdaten:
The Norwegian Refugee Council Recruiting-Team
