Deadline: Not specified
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has opened applications for the role of Partnership Coordinator.
Founded in 1933, IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people survive and rebuild their lives.
Responsibilities
- Support the Sr Partnerships Advisor in the development of TechEx’s internal capacity to partner, including establishing the six core building blocks for partnership success (self-assessment; defined and resources roles; partnership working group; partnership training; stakeholder analysis; and collaborative design)
- Support the GOAT Partnership Team in delivering their service offering to TechEx including the development of partnership strategies for each Technical Unit and the identification of new potential partners, including strategic partners
- Support Unit technical staff in the development of proposals for new opportunities with partnership element, including reviewing and contributing to concept notes and full proposals, in accordance with donor guidelines and programme needs and ensuring that partner’s voices are heard throughout this process
- Provide advice on PEERS processes during the development phase as required
- Conduct all partner due diligence processes, including vetting and facilitating the signing of pre-teaming/teaming agreements, for opportunities you are the partnership lead on
- Support the Partnership Officers in the management of the post award partnership portfolio for TechEx awards, including the finalising of agreements all the way through to close out and capacity sharing
- Co-lead Partnership Working Groups/Communities of Practices within TechEx, helping to drive cross departmental collaboration and the effective and efficient management of partnerships
- Develop and maintain expertise in PEERS. Keep abreast of changes to processes and how this affects TU-led grants and contracts
- Use PEERS knowledge to guide Grants Managers, Contracts Advisers, and Partnership Officers on PEERS processes as they arise
- Directly participate in partnership processes as required, often working directly with GOAT team members, other HQ teams, and project delivery teams
- Lead on the collection and ongoing management of key information, data, and feedback related to TechEx partnerships, providing suggestions/actions to strengthen
- Participate in relevant partnership meetings for specific TechEx awards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Six years, minimum, of experience managing all types of partnerships, including those with international and national NGOs, civil society organisations, private sector, and universities/research institutes
- Demonstrated experience in supporting the development of proposals for public and private donors
- Management experience and/or training
- Knowledge of donor compliance regulations, particularly on partnership management
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Ability to address complex business challenges, adhere to tight deadlines, and adapt to changing variables
- Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion and a strong passion for the organisation’s mission
- Excellent organisational skills (the ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and work independently and productively in a fast-paced and exact environment)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (the ability to effectively collaborate with and motivate a variety of people in a multi-cultural environment)
- Excellent digital literacy
To apply and for more information, click here.
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