Programme Support Officer (Partnerships)

About the job

The Programme support Officer (Partnerships) has the responsibility to build the operational/support functions capacity of DRC’s local partners (non-governmental organizations), in particular in the areas of financial management, logistics and procurement, human resources and organizational governance.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Responsibilities:

• Support the partnerships selection process through: preliminary meetings with partners, supporting DRC’s comprehensive partnership assessment, drafting an operational capacity building plan for potential partners, and supporting partners to submit the needed documentation for partnerships (MoU, Contract, Log frame, Budget, Organogram and Narrative)
• Undertake the operational capacity assessments of potential local partners and SDCs in coordination with the technical teams, with a particular focus on partner financial management, logistics and procurement, human resources, risk, compliance and accountability, and organizational governance.
• Develop and implement comprehensive tailored capacity building plans for local partners and SDCs in a participatory manner, based on respective operational needs.
• Work with DRC Finance, Human Resources, Logistics and Procurement departments to support local partners to put in place systems and to develop and implement new tools, processes and policies that promote and sustain quality and best practice within partner operations and to ensure sub grant processes adhere to DRC standards and are effectively implemented.
• Ensure the ongoing implementation of the capacity building components, holding regular meetings with partners to follow up on operational progress and improvements, and provide solutions to challenges.
• Provide operational mentoring support and training to partners, with a particular focus on topics related to financial management, logistics and procurement, human resources, risk, compliance and accountability, and organizational governance.
• Monitor the implementation of the capacity building plans against agreed benchmarks and adjust timeframes and support provided accordingly.
• Liaise regularly with the Partnership Manager, the Partnership Coordinator, the Sector Managers and the technical Capacity Building Officers on the implementation of capacity building plans, and promptly flag roadblocks in the partnership.
• Produce monthly reports on the progression of the capacity building projects.
• Develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Finance, Administration and/or Management. Moreover, we also expect the following: 

Required

• At least 2 to 3 years of experience working in international organizations and humanitarian settings, within Finance, Procurement, HR or Partnerships.
• Experience in leading teams, management of projects and leading team-building activities
• Proven experience in undertaking trainings and capacity building initiatives
• Experience in building capacities of and providing direct technical support to CBOs and SDCs
• Proficient in conducting capacity needs assessments and developing training programs for a broad range of audiences from different institutional levels, and delivering coaching, training and supervision of staff.
• Knowledge of finance and procurement standards, in particular an understanding of financial management, budgeting and accounting for NGOs.
• Excellent knowledge of NGO operations departments (Finance, Logistics, Procurement and Human Resources)

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: 9 months
• Band/Level: H2
• Basic Salary: 1750 USD (depends on years of experience)
• Duty Station: Tripoli
• Start date: 1 March 2020

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected] . 

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 16 February 2020

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.