Senior Advisor Faith-Based Climate Action

We are seeking a committed and knowledgeable Senior Advisor Faith-Based Climate Action for a project-based position lasting 5 months, starting as soon as possible—preferably around 1 September 2025.

The position is based in the Program Quality Division within the Department for International Programs in Oslo. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of climate justice, development cooperation, and the transformative role of faith-based actors in addressing environmental challenges. You will have the opportunity to shape NCA’s faith-based approach to climate and environmental work, contributing to a globally connected organization with a strong commitment to values-driven development. This is a unique and meaningful short-term engagement for someone passionate about supporting local faith based partners in using religious texts to inspire environmental stewardship, advocacy and climate-responsible living.

• Review and assess existing materials developed by NCA and other actors on how faith-based organizations can use various religious texts in their work on climate and the environment
• Explore how these approaches can promote attitude change and strengthen faith-based advocacy, particularly in light of NCA’s upcoming global program period
• Identify relevant networks and potential strategic collaborators, and provide recommendations for further development of the thematic area
• Develop or adapt materials that can be used by NCA’s partners and country offices in their programmatic or advocacy work
• Provide guidance and support to NCA country offices to use the materials

• Higher education in climate/environmental studies, theology, development studies, religious studies, or related fields
• Experience in development cooperation and/or advocacy, preferably in collaboration with faith-based actors
• Familiarity with climate justice and the intersection of faith and environmental issues
• Experience with resource mapping, writing thematic guidance, or content development is an advantage
• Experience working with religious texts or messaging in a programmatic or advocacy context is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken (French, Arabic or Norwegian is an asset)

• Strategic and analytic mindset
• Culturally and religiously sensitive, with a collaborative approach
• Self-driven and structured, with the ability to deliver within tight timelines
• Strong communicator and relationship-builder
• Able to balance conceptual thinking with practical output
• Passionate about faith-based climate action and justice

• A unique opportunity to shape NCA’s faith-based approach to climate and environmental work
• A meaningful short-term engagement in a globally connected organization
• A welcoming and competent team in a centrally located office in Oslo
• Competitive terms and good pension and insurance schemes

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is a global organization with over 900 dedicated colleagues committed to creating lasting change. We work in partnership with local civil society organizations and faith based actors, recognizing their deep contextual knowledge, strong networks, and leadership in driving locally led development. Together, we empower communities and improve the lives of millions of people every year.

Norwegian Church Aid uses an electronic recruitment portal for all job applications. To be considered for this position, you must submit your application through our portal, where you can register your CV, write a cover letter, and upload relevant certificates and diplomas. Only applications submitted via our electronic recruitment system will be reviewed.

Before submitting your application, we kindly ask you to read the ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation and abuse, including sexual; and to ensure child safeguarding and NCA’s Policy on Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy. These documents outline our commitment to preventing misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation, abuse, and safeguarding children. All staff are required to sign both the Code of Conduct and the Protection Policy as a condition of engagement with NCA.