Overview
The Locally Led Funding Adviser will lead efforts to develop a more coordinated and effective ecosystem for locally led resource mobilisation in Ukraine. This role is central to advancing NORCAP’s commitment to localisation by strengthening how funding is mobilised, governed, and accessed by national actors.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Organise and facilitate meetings, workshops, and dialogues across stakeholders.
- Foster trust, collaboration, and consensus on fund design, regranting principles, and accountability.
- Map funding opportunities and existing resource mobilisation initiatives in Ukraine.
- Onboard key initiatives into the Community of Practice for cross-learning and coordination.
- Maintain a dynamic database of stakeholders, funds, and funding opportunities.
- 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.
- Facilitate peer learning and skill-building on funding attraction, resource mobilisation, and adaptive leadership.
- Support stakeholders in aligning pooled funds with localization commitments.
Required 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.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
