Capacity Building Manager

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Capacity assessment of TDH IT’s partners

• Ensuring that TDH IT’s capacity building programs and efforts meet the needs of the beneficiary and key stakeholders and are based on practical applied experience; 
• Liaising with relevant department in TDH IT (Program, M&E, Child protection, Education) in order to define tools and methodology for capacity development assessment to be conducted with local partners
• With the support of TDH It staff, conducting capacity assessment with local partners aimed to identify gaps and opportunity for further learning
• Supporting the definition of capacity building plan (including a training, coaching) tailored on the needs identified in the capacity assessment for each partner.
• Identifying/ mapping available internal and external capacity development opportunities for identified gap in capacity assessment (including program management, financial and technical management)

Contributing to TDH IT’s capacity development strategy

• In discussion with TDH IT programmatic and administrative departments, conducting a preliminary assessment of learning needs and suggest an initial strategy for capacity-building
• Observing the key trainings already delivered to partners, stakeholders and staff and provide technical feedback on facilitation and suggestions for improvement
• Reviewing the materials pack for each of TDH’s core training courses and adjust as necessary to ensure high quality from an adult learning perspective
• Providing technical guidance to TDH It senior staff management in setting up a capacity building department;
• Supporting the recruitment process of staff working under the capacity building departments including the definition roles and terms of reference (ToR) of staff working under the capacity building departments
• Conducting evaluations of trainings, and adjust as needed. Ensure proper training materials are available based on needs of each departments 
• Overseeing quality training materials and suitability for internal use as well as for capacity building of partners and stakeholders

Position Reports to:  Country Delegate  

Technical reference/Indirect Reporting: Child protection program manager, Education program manager

Collaborates with: M&E manager, CP expert, Project managers

Other Internal and/or external contacts:  Logistics

Internal: other members of TDH IT programs in the field  

External: Donors, local partners –Other NGOs/INGOs, and SDCs

Required Profile

Education / Training

• Degree (MA or PhD) in the field of Social Sciences (e.g. Political Science, Sociology, International relation),
• Trained and well knowledgeable of methodology of social research
• Security and hostile environment are a plus;

Professional experience

• At least 5 years of professional work experience in capacity building in humanitarian context
• Proven experience in the field of capacity assessment/capacity development with CBOs in Lebanon and/or the Middle East would be an asset
• Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian response, coordination mechanisms, humanitarian reform and action.

• Substantial experience in emergency and post-crisis environments

Knowledge & skills and Required Personal Characteristics (fitting into team, suitability for the job and assignment/mission)

• Ability to formulate strategic documents for programming, engagement, and coordination involving organizations and Government.
• Experience in and knowledge of the Syrian situation and response is considered a strong asset.
• High-level of communication skills, including ability to speak formally, negotiate, demonstrate tact and diplomacy, and advocate for child protection issues with humanitarian community and authorities.
• Proven applied knowledge of the principles of adult learning, including the design and delivery of training and the development of capacity-development strategies.
• Experience in building capacity of teams and staff at different levels and in different contexts
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an asset
• Commitment to the aims, principles and values of TDH IT.
• Ability to work well in a team, under pressure and in response to changing needs.
•  very high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with child protection cases
• High degree of responsibility, of taking initiatives, of having emotional stability,
• The ability to prioritize a heavy workload and to delegate accordingly, and under culturally sensitive situations
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization