Partnerships Coordinator (National Contract)

We are looking for a highly qualified candidate who is a creative, driven, passionate individual to fill in the Partnership Coordinator Position. 

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Who are we? 

The Partnership Coordinator has the overall responsibility to lead DRC partnerships activities and strategy across Lebanon. This role will lead partnerships strategy implementation, adapt and enhance tools, processes and frameworks as needed, technically support day to day implementation of partnerships projects, and develop the capacity of partnership staff as well as support and programme staff managing partnerships. This quality based role will ensure that all partners are selected, assessed and monitored through the adherence to DRC’s partnerships process, due diligence and compliance standards, alongside managing partner relationships and providing an avenue through which partners are effectively and strategically maintained within DRC. 

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Duties and Responsibilities 

The PC is responsible for strategically positiong DRC to support partnerships with national partners across Lebanon.  The Partnership Coordinator has the overall responsibility to oversee the tools and process flow for partnership management at DRC.  

• Support partnerships, programs and operations staff with management of partners  

• Ensure the quality of partnerships through their effective coordination, relationship management and delivery of quality capacity building support 

• Ensure the effective implmentation of DRC’s partnership strategy 

• Coordinate the involvement of staff across all operations departments including finance, procurement, HR, RCA, and safety in assessments, ongoing support to partners and in reporting obligations 

• Coordinate between the programs and operations teams 

• Work closely with the MEL department to ensure that partners are supported to build effective monitoring systems for the projects and staff 

• Use ongoing checks to ensure that DRC staff and partner staff are pleased with the partnership, problem solve and mediate where issues arise 

• Oversee all due diligence, assessments and compliance issues in coordination with the field teams 

• Ensure all partners have been assessed and a PMT complted prior to final proposal submission 

• Assist field teams in the identificaiton and selection of partners with the view to support more strategic partnerships at DRC 

• Oversee the quality of all contractual arrangements with partners, including contract amendments 

• The PC will have access to internal tools related to partnerships and capacity building, including: DRC’s capacity building toolkit; DRC’s operational capacity building assessment tools; DRC’s partnership strategy; DRC’s partnership policy 

• Conduct consultations with DRC’s staff involved in the technical capacity building process at national level;  

• Conduct consultations with DRC’s support staff involved in the development of DRC’s partnership work at national level (Finance, Procurement & Logistis, HR, Safety); 

• Draft a report with the main findings and recommendations identified at the assessment phase.

About you 

To be successful in this role you must have: Undergraduate degree in law, international relief and development, social sciences, public health, statistics/research methods or related relevant field. Master’s Degree is highly regarded.  

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Moreover we also expect the following: 

Required qualifications 

• 5 to 10 years of experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings, specifically in capacity building, grants and reporting.  Skills and experience in managing and coordinating with multiple partners concurrently is highly regarded; 

• Previous experience in working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon, experience in operational capacity building of CBOs, and experience in developing an operational capacity building toolkit all strongly regarded; 

• Strong level of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point); 

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility; 

• Experience in developing tools, manuals, training modules and plans for the purpose of capacity building and project management; 

• Nuanced understanding of partnerships which encourages participation, articulates the rights of partners, alongside managing relational issues and ensuring partner projects are compliant with DRC financial and procurement protocols 

• Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well; 

• Good knowledge of the humanitarian and development sectors in Lebanon, and the relevant INGO’s, NGO’s, UN, Governmental and Academic institutions a distinct advantage 

• Experience in working with, and good working knowledge of local actors of a variety of capacities both technically and operationally 

• Proven excellent project management and coordination skills required 

• Flexibility in working overtime when needed. 

• Full proficiency in spoken and written English required. Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

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 our vision and values.

We offer 

DRC will offer the successful applicant a one year contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from February 2018 (subject to funding) and be willing and able to work in Beirut with frequent travel to the field.  

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level E+ for Nationals, 3472 USD per month.  

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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). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered. 

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If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact [email protected] 

Applications close 31st of December 2017. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week. 

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Need further information? 

For more details on this position please contact Dolene Khairallah at [email protected]  

Please note that applications sent directly to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered. 

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