Chief of Party – Catalyst Fund for Locally Led Humanitarian Response & Solutions

NRC

. Set the strategic direction of the Catalyst Fund .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeOslo • NorwayLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in managing humanitarian pooled funds and multi-partner consortia, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and effective communication. Proven ability to develop and implement multi-year strategies while fostering partnerships and ensuring high-quality program delivery.

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Strategic Direction SettingHumanitarian Fund ManagementRisk ManagementEffective CommunicationMulti-Partner Coordination

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Hard Skills

Fund ManagementBudget ManagementKPI DevelopmentResults Matrix ImplementationMonitoring and ReportingGrant Facility ManagementLocalisation ApproachesHumanitarian Policy InfluenceCapacity BuildingEvaluation and Audit Review

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsFacilitation SkillsDiplomatic SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam Coordination

Industry Keywords

Humanitarian ContextsDevelopment ContextsSub-Saharan Africa DisplacementMulti-Donor MechanismsInclusive ProgrammingCommunity EngagementNRC Internal SystemsDonor ReportingPartnership DevelopmentLearning Agenda

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategic direction of the Catalyst Fund
Develop and implement the Fund’s multi-year strategy, results matrix, control measures and KPIs with donors and governing bodies
Map risks and implement mitigation measures
Monitor and report progress to NRC leadership, donors and governing bodies
Identify and develop additional funding opportunities and co-donor partnerships
Lead transition and continuity planning
Ensure appropriate capacity and expertise and support recruitment of Fund positions
Provide strategic and functional leadership to Fund staff and functions
Coordinate with NRC and external/shared functions across programmes, grants, partnerships, finance, MEAL, learning, communications, policy and advocacy
Manage the Fund budget, assets and resources as budget holder
Review and submit donor reports, evaluations, audits and partner agreements/awards
Ensure compliance, risk management and effective support to country teams and partners
Convene and service the Fund’s governing bodies and represent the Fund in board discussions
Review and sign off Fund activations and awards
Ensure high-quality implementation, monitoring, safeguarding, inclusive programming, community engagement and equitable partnerships
Coordinate with Country Office management and technical/thematic functions
Represent the Fund to donors, UN agencies, INGOs, local actors and coordination bodies
Drive the Fund’s Learning Agenda and influence humanitarian policy, financing and coordination practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 years' experience in a senior management role in humanitarian or development contexts
Strong understanding of NRC’s internal systems, processes and operational context
Proven experience managing humanitarian pooled funds, grant facilities, or complex multi-partner consortia
Experience in localisation and locally-led humanitarian response approaches
Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and diplomatic skills
Professional credibility to provide coordination and guidance to a multi-disciplinary global team
Documented results related to the position's responsibilities
Fluency in English, written and verbal, with strong writing and editing skills
Prior expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa displacement contexts is an advantage
French language skills are an advantage
Prior experience with fund facility programmes or similarly structured multi-donor mechanisms is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract duration of 24 months
Up to 40% travel
Salary and benefits at grade 11 on NRC’s Resident/National salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
Opportunities to share ideas and take initiative
Supportive and welcoming community committed to human dignity
Professional growth and innovative teams
Open dialogue with management
Diversity, equity and inclusion commitment