NORCAP works to improve aid to better protect and empower people affected by crisis and climate change. We do this by providing expertise and solutions to humanitarian, development and peacebuilding partners, because we believe working together is the best way to reduce needs, risks and vulnerability over time. We seek and promote more effective ways of working at the global level and in the field. NORCAP’s aim is not only to reduce needs, but also to create choice and opportunity for vulnerable people. NORCAP works with and through our partners to improve aid in two complementary ways:
• We provide targeted expertise to strengthen our partners’ response.
• We collaborate with partners to develop solutions to un ‑met gaps and challenges.
In line with this mission, NORCAP is partnering with the Alliance of Ukrainian Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), hosted by NRC Ukraine, to strengthen locally led approaches to funding and resource mobilisation. The Alliance brings together Ukrainian CSOs to advance localisation by increasing their access to funding, influence, and decision ‑making within humanitarian and recovery responses.
This role is central to advancing NORCAP’s commitment to localisation by strengthening how funding is mobilised, governed, and accessed by national actors.
The Role
The Locally Led Funding Adviser will lead efforts to develop a more coordinated and effective ecosystem for locally led resource mobilisation in Ukraine. This includes establishing and facilitating a Community of Practice and a multi ‑stakeholder Working Group to improve collaboration, knowledge ‑sharing, and alignment across funding actors. Success in the role means stronger coordination, practical tools and policy guidance, and increased access to diverse funding streams for Ukrainian civil society organisations.
The role is based in Kyiv, Ukraine, with travel as required. The contract will start as soon as possible and runs until 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to funding, performance, and partner needs. The role reports to the Director of the Alliance of Ukrainian CSOs.
As the Locally Led Funding Adviser, you will take on the following responsibilities:
Compliance with all NRC, NORCAP and host agencies policies, procedures, and branding.
Proactively contribute to effective and well-functioning team(s) that delivers collectively and according to plans.
Accountable for delivering results within relevant thematic area and projects in accordance with relevant strategic plans, grant agreements, result frameworks and budgets
Responsible for developing and implementing strategic plan for the relevant thematic area.
Represent the project in relevant fora and vis-à-vis international, regional and national donors, partners and stakeholders.
Working with the Project and/or Thematic Manager and fundraising team, support fundraising initiatives to deliver on the thematic programme strategy including donor engagement and development of donor proposals.
Contribute to content to donor reports, in close collaboration with Project and Thematic Managers.
Specific responsibilities:
1. Funding Attraction & Resource Mobilisation
Design and operationalise a multi-stakeholder coordination framework for locally led resource mobilisation and funding attraction.
Map roles, responsibilities, and decision-making pathways for fund governance.
2. Stakeholder Facilitation & Engagement
Organise and facilitate meetings, workshops, and dialogues across stakeholders (CSOs, donors, INGOs, private sector, government).
Foster trust, collaboration, and consensus on fund design, regranting principles, and accountability.
3. Ecosystem Mapping & Analysis
Map funding opportunities and existing resource mobilisation initiatives in Ukraine; track their evolution, funding streams, and impact.
Onboard key initiatives into the Community of Practice for cross-learning and coordination.
Maintain a dynamic database of stakeholders, funds, and funding opportunities.
4. Knowledge Management & Policy Development
Synthesise lessons learned and best practices into practical guidelines for funding attraction, resource mobilisation,, governance, and risk management.
Develop evidence-based policy recommendations to advance locally led funding models.
Curate resources and tools for the CoP and Working Group.
5. Capacity Strengthening
Facilitate peer learning and skill-building on funding attraction, resource mobilisation, and adaptive leadership.
Support stakeholders in aligning pooled funds with localization commitments.
Qualifications and experience
To excel in this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:
Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
At least 7 years’ experience in humanitarian, development, or peacebuilding contexts, with a focus on localisation, funding, or resource mobilisation
Proven experience in multi ‑stakeholder facilitation, policy development, and partnership building
Strong knowledge of donor funding mechanisms, grant management, and resource mobilisation strategies
Demonstrated understanding of the Ukrainian context
Excellent communication skills in English (Ukrainian language skills are highly desirable
Please read the attached terms of reference for more details before applying: TOR Locally Led Funding Advisor - Kyiv
What we offer
In recognition of your expertise and contributions, we provide the following benefits and opportunities:
Rewarding work for a renowned global organisation
Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals
A dedicated Staff Care Unit
Eligibility for consideration for NORCAP membership and future assignments, subject to a successful performance review
Our Values & Commitment
NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).
All NRC employees are expected to act in accordance with the organisation’s values. Being dedicated, innovative, inclusive, and accountable are behaviours and beliefs that guide how we work and how we build relationships. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, supported, and a genuine sense of belonging.
NORCAP values diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to respond effectively to the needs of people affected by crisis.
NRC has a zero‑tolerance stance toward any form of exploitation or abuse, including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), and we do not tolerate inaction when concerns arise.
All offers are subject to reference and background checks conducted in line with our safeguarding standards, and NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.
How to apply
Based on what you have read so far, do you think you could be a good fit? If so, please follow these steps and apply.
When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport. Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.
NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.
An approved health certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignment.
Feedback will be given to all applicants within four weeks after the closing of this advertisement.
Apply before 27 May 2026, 11:45 PM
We look forward to receiving your application.
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