Job Title: Partnership Coordinator
Line Manager General Manager
Department Partnership Management
Job Purpose
To hold the direct relationship with partners, lead on partnership development, monitor partnership overall implementation, convene and facilitate networks and provide a primary interface between the SCD and its partners, With direct supervision from the General Manager of the White helmets and in close coordination with technical managers, external relations and Programmes support.
To act as a liaison between the SCD and its existing or potential partners. The position will facilitate partnerships development by ensuring SDC fulfils partnership requirements. They will engage with existing and potential partners to provide partner mapping and build relationships across the humanitarian sector and facilitate lasting partnerships in accordance with the SCD’s interest and Partnership principles
The position will work very closely with other colleagues across the SCD to identify new partners and ensure SCD is strategically positioned as a leader in humanitarian action in Syria and the region..
Responsibilities
- Identifying and developing new relationships with organizations with whom SCD’s technical areas has operational and strategic synergy.
- Establish, maintain and expand partnerships and alliances with various strategic humanitarian partners including local NGOs, International NGOs, UN agencies, and other donors to support SCD’s partnership approach.
- Collate and compile reports in support of existing and/or new partnerships.
- Undertake mapping of partners and / or potential partners.
- Coordinate with Programmes and Programmes Support colleagues to collect inputs and/or supporting documents required by new partners.
- Represent SCD in different partnership meetings with other managers as requested by the Programmes Lead.
- Conduct other related tasks as required by the supervisor.
- oversees or coordinates with implementing partners in the development of project documents.
- In close coordination with operations support and compliance colleagues, develop and manage partnership agreements, coordinating the contracting phase with partners, and ensuring the proper dissemination of contractual obligations to the potential partners. He/she is responsible for ensuring that project modifications and amendments to the grant agreements are properly reflected in the partnership agreements.
- Where applicable, and in close liaison with the program department, the Partnership Manager oversees the definition of the partner capacity building plan at the beginning of the project, and monitors the plan throughout the project cycle.
- Respect and implement all principles of protection from sexual exploitation and abuse and ensuring the safeguarding of children
Note: the above-mentioned responsibilities are illustrative ones. Another future responsibilities/accountabilities may be assigned to the job depending on the department’s organizational chart or title.**
Qualification (Education/Work Experience)
A. Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor’s in related field.
- At least 3 years of practical experience of working on emergency and/or disaster preparedness programmes in Syria.
- Fluency in Arabic and in English, both written and spoken, required.
B. Desirable:
- Master’s degree or Master’s in related field.
- At least 4 years of practical experience of working on emergency and/or disaster preparedness programmes in Syria.
Core & Technical Competencies
Core Competencies:
- Communication
- Creativity
- Stakeholders Orientation
- Teamwork
- Planning and Organizing
- Accountability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Technological Awareness.
Technical Competencies:
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Understanding of humanitarian sector and partnership principles design, implementation and evaluation.
- Experience of writing quality reports in English.
- Knowledge of Accountability Framework priorities and other humanitarian/development sector initiatives and standards is highly desirable.
How to apply
- If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the application form on this and attach your CV and a covering letter explaining your background, suitability for the role, and interest in what we do.
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Closing date for application: 26 Aug 2021.
The Syrian Civil Defense believes in achieving diversity in its workforce, by encouraging all qualified applicants, male and female, to apply for the vacancies announced.
The Civil defense’s employees and volunteers are obligated not to practice sexual exploitation and abuse, in exchange for the services they provide, in addition to assuming their responsibilities to protect children from harm and abuse and to ensure a safe environment for them, and to work to create a safe work environment for everyone free from any form of harassment, abuse, exploitation or misconduct during work that diminishes the dignity and safety of the volunteer or employee.
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the required job qualifications will be contacted.