Area Partnership Manager (National Contract)

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The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

About the job

The Partnership Manager will lead the daily management of the sub-award lifecycle and invest in partner’s sustainable capacity building plans. The Partnership Manager will supervise the Capacity Building Officers (CBOs), both technical and operational CBOs, and will report to the North Area Manager. The Partnership Manager is expected to work closely with DRC technical team, particularly the national Partnership Specialist, as well as providing support to partnerships-related work in Bekaa and South office when needed.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

  • Based on DRC national partnership procedures, carry out mapping process for active local organizations to explore new partnerships opportunities in the north region. And coordinate the vetting process to achieve a transparent selection process of partners.
  • Lead the capacity building need assessments (CBNA) of partner organizations, highlighting areas in need of support. Lead the assessments evaluation process and coordinate the selection committee meetings in close collaboration with the Area Manager, the Partnership Specialist, and relevant sector managers. Based on the CBNA findings, develop and ensure Capacity Building Plans (CBPs) are tailored and responsive to the organizational needs and aligned with DRC partnership strategy.
  • Monitor and supervise the quality of the CB activities provided to each partner and collect learning indicators for each training subject ( this include pre-post –tests analysis, attendance records, participants’ feedback, facilitator report). Monitoring partners’ learning progress and the application of the transferred knowledge, hence, identify and report challenges and achievements. And maintain clear partnerships archiving system.
  • Lead the post-capacity building assessment of DRC partners when the CBP is completed and report findings and analysis for both DRC and concerned partner. Develop the master capacity building plan for all DRC partners in the North and explore new learning opportunities for DRC staffs and partners.
  • Oversee DRC communication and cooperation with all partners in the north and lead the preparation and finalization of the Sub Grant Agreements (SGA) and its annexes, In close coordination with partners. Identify specific risk factors associated to the sub-grant, and propose recommendation and appropriate measures to mitigate and manage those risks.
  • In coordination with the partner and DRC relevant departments (mainly Finance), develop a budget forecast aligned with program requirements and allocated funds.
  • Day to day management and supervision of partnership team in the North to ensure that staff implement and respect DRC national partnership strategy in its all aspects. And promote coordination among the partnership and other departments.
  • Coordination and follow up closely with the partners to ensure that all financial and programmatic reporting requirements are completed in a timely manner as agreed in the SGA and as per DRC requirements. Support partners’ focal points, CBOs and Finance department in the verification and validation process of partner’s financial and programmatic reports.
  • In coordination with DRC MEAL department and sector managers, to regularly follow up on partners achievements of targets and reporting according to DRC and donors’ requirements.
  • Ensure that the overall partnership process is compliant with DRC accountability principles and supervise DRC’s partner’s accountability system and provide feedback on the required aspects of each partnership. Conduct and analyze partners’ satisfaction surveys and provide final internal report to the Partnership Specialist, and AM at the end of each grant.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to university degree or higher education in Law, Social Work, Business Administration, Project Management or gender studies, or another related field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

  • At least 3 years of proven experience in capacity building or partnership portfolio management
  • At least 1 years of previous managerial experience: managing a small team from different background
  • Adequate grant management (program and budget) skills
  • Ability to organize and facilitate capacity-building initiatives, including trainings for colleagues and partners
  • Familiarity with partnership process, and adequate knowledge on legal and financial risks associated with partnership modalities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
  • Adequate computer literacy (including Excel)
  • Understanding of best practices and strategies in partnership programming and various DRC sectors
  • Proven experience in stakeholder management and adequate understanding of the North Lebanon context.
  • Experience in training facilitation and inputting to training contents.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, representation, negotiation, and diplomacy skills.
  • Highly flexible in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems

 

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: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

 

We offer

Contract length: Until 31-1-2019

Level:  D+1, Monthly Basic Salary: 2,400$

Duty Station: North of Lebanon - Akkar

Start date: June 2018

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

 

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies.

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

 

Closing date for applications: 5 June 2018

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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

 

Expired

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Last modified: 
25 May, 2018
Intervention Sector(s):
Development
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
N/A
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
2000 to 2500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
3 to 5 years
Arabic Language:
Very Good
English Language:
Very Good
French Language:
None