We are now looking for a versatile and experienced fundraiser who will help develop strategic dialogues and partnerships with institutional donors and philanthropies to save the remaining large rainforests and protect the rights of indigenous peoples.

If we are to succeed in solving the climate and nature crisis, the world's rainforests must be protected. Deforestation and forest degradation must stop, now. Founded in 1989 in response to pop star Sting and Chief Raoni’s urgent call for global attention and solidarity with the plight of the Indigenous peoples and the rainforests, Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN) is one of the world's leading organizations in the field of rights-based rainforest protection. RFN works at the forefront of the battle for keeping the global climate within +1.5^oC, halting biodiversity loss and protecting the human rights of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) both globally and in six countries that combined contain some 78% of the remaining intact rainforests on Earth.

At a time where a growing global political consensus acknowledges the role of IPLCs as the most efficient stewards of their rainforests, there is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to make a big difference by helping to secure the support of leading philanthropic and bilateral aid institutions towards RFN’s growing rights-based rainforest protection work globally and in six rainforest countries across the Amazon, the Congo basin and Southeast Asia.

The Institutions & Philanthropy (I&P) Fundraising Adviser will join a passionate, ambitious and skilled Institutions & Philanthropy team which is responsible for increasing funding for RFN and for managing strategic relations with philanthropic and institutional donors.

Reporting directly to the Head of the Fundraising department, the I&P Fundraising Adviser will help cultivate and manage targeted donor dialogues and orchestrate proposal development, from concept to writing, in close coordination with all relevant RFN teams.

The I&P Fundraising Adviser plays a key role in

Cultivating and growing strategic dialogues with allies, philanthropic foundations and bilateral aid agencies

• Cultivates relationships with targeted donors, identifies their needs, coordinates with relevant units to ensure organizational alignment to donor engagement.
• Is responsible for packaging RFN results and program related information into compelling narratives for donors and impact stories.
• Is responsible for coordinating RFN’s donor advocacy work at defined strategic international events as well as donor visits or field trips, in close collaboration with relevant teams.
• Participates in strategic fundraising-driven alliances such as the Rainforest Foundations of the US, UK and Norway or the Forests for Life alliance.
• Will develop enabling tools- and pitch material for the I&P unit as well as targeted donor mapping and profiling.
• Keeps track of the funding needs of RFN’s program teams and monitors calls for proposals.

Writing and driving defined proposal development processes

• Supports or, for select philanthropic foundations, leads proposal development processes: both through writing and playing a key role in facilitating the collaborative development of concepts & proposals.
• Supports donor reporting processes. Contributes to these processes with writing and the development of tools to systematize and organize key messages for funding applications and proposals.

Wanted qualifications

• Advance knowledge and expertise of the international development and funding landscape.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a humanitarian/development or international organization and/or a donor agency or foundation, either at Head Office/capital or field/embassy level.
• Proven experience of successful, large-size proposal development with institutional donors (philanthropic foundations, bilateral or multilateral development agencies, UN or similar).
• Fluency (oral and written) in English. Knowledge of any of the following languages is a plus: Norwegian, Spanish, Portuguese, French and/or Bahasa.
• Experience working with Amazon issues, particularly Brazil, Peru and Colombia, will be valued.
• Relevant higher education. All formal education can be compensated by relevant experience.

Desired personal qualities

• Demonstrated ability to build professional relations and networks with new prospective donors. Existing networks among foundations and bilateral agencies are a strong asset.
• Very good collaboration skills, including in multicultural- multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to gain acceptance and guide organization-wide collaboration efforts.
• Analytical, conscientious and structured, able to quickly zoom in on pertinent information, with strong planning and administrative/management skills.
• Manages competing priorities with an eye towards getting things done.
• Pro-active, initiative taker and innovative thinker with a willingness to learn.

What we can offer you in the role as Institutions & Philanthropy Fundraising Adviser:

• A permanent, 100% full-time position, at RFN’s head office in central Oslo, Mariboesgate 8.
• An exciting, dynamic and highly meaningful job in an international organisation
• Work in a Great Place to Work certified organisation with working environment characterized by diversity, generosity, humour, and highly skilled and motivated colleagues
• Salary according to agreement, good insurance, and pension.
• Flexible working hours and freedom to design own work, including home office agreement
• Onboarding program and ongoing support. Professional and personal development opportunities.
• We want you to succeed and have a culture where we value teamwork, collaboration and utilize each other's strengths.
• New and modern office space in Mariboesgate 8 from 2024.
• We care about health and well-being. 30 min subsidized training within working hours.
• Social Club arranging social events for all employees during the year.

Information about the hiring process

Apply for the position by uploading a short personal application and CV in English.

Deadline for application: Friday, August 4.

If you have questions, please contact:

Lead Institutions and Philanthropy Fundraising Special Adviser, Lars Løvold, Lars@rainforest.no or phone (+47) 481 88 148.

External Relations and Resource Mobilization Director, Nicolas Delaunay, Nicolas@rainforest.no or phone (+47) 457 39 480.

Rainforest Foundation Norway supports indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and secure their customary rights. RFN was established in 1989 and works alongside local environmental, Indigenous, and human rights organizations in the main rainforest countries in the Amazon region, Central Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. RFN is an independent organization, and part of the international Rainforest Foundation network, with sister organizations in the United Kingdom and the USA.