Partnership Coordinator (Ref: req42098)

International Rescue Committee Gaziantep
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İngilizce (C1, Level 5, Upper Intermediate)
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Background/IRC Summary:  

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

 

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination. Partnerships with local actors are central to IRC’s Syria response, with a target of 60% of funding allocated through partners and a marked increase in strategic partnerships, in line with partnership principles, as a part of its 2022-2024 Strategy Action Plan (SAP).

 

Job Overview/Summary:

The Partnership Coordinator, Northwest Syria is responsible for the management and implementation of IRC’s approach to partnering with local and national civil society and other local organizations in Northwest Syria (NWS). Under the guidance of the Partnerships Director, Whole of Syria, and in close collaboration with the NWS field management team (FMTs), the Partnership Coordinator will lead the NWS Partnership Department to ensure strong, collaborative partnerships that deliver effective and efficient program outcomes in accordance with IRC Strategy 100 (S100) and IRC Syria’s Strategic Action Plan.

 

The Partnerships Coordinator will oversee the implementation of IRC’s Partnership Excellence for Equity and Results System (PEERS - IRC’s partnership management system) in NWS, ensuring that IRC:

  •  defines our role in collaboration with local actors based on how we can best support, reinforce, and complement local actors and systems
  •  promotes long-term, principled partnerships that share power, resources, and learning and elevate the knowledge and expertise of each partner
  •  maximizes power and resources for people impacted by crises and the organizations closest to them to respond and drive lasting change
  • collaborates with partners to identify and manage risks to program outcomes, communities, the partner, IRC, and the donor
  •  promotes the core partnership principles of equality, complementarity, mutuality, solidarity, results-orientation, and humility in all aspects of our partnerships
  • ensuring that IRC identifies and effectively mitigates programmatic, operational, financial and reputational risk.

 

The Partnership Coordinator will be key in fostering and promoting a culture, attitudes, values and skills conducive to collaborative partnerships throughout the Northwest Syria team, based on a clear and shared understanding of IRC’s strategy, role and approach, and core partnership principles, and under the leadership set by the Whole of Syria Partnership Director.

 

Responsibilities:

Promote Effective Partnerships across Northwest Syria

  •  In collaboration with hub-based program leads and under the guidance of the Partnership Director, facilitate the definition of IRC’s Strategic Action Plan in NWS as they relate to partnerships with civil society organizations, ensuring we define our role based add value to local actors and systems, collaborating with FMT to integrate effective partnership approaches into sectoral strategies.
  •  In collaboration with the WoS Partnership Director and hub-based programs leads, responsibility for the effective implementation of IRC’s SAP in NWS, particularly with respect to partnerships.
  • Collaborate with Partnership Director and program leads to drive processes that ensure IRC develops and maintains a detailed working knowledge of the civil society landscape in NWS, and establishes, builds and maintains a network of strategic partner relationships, including with women-led organizations as per IRC’s S100.
  • Collaborate with NWS program leads to proactively identify potential partnerships with civil society organizations.
  • Work with the Partnership Director, hub-based programs and grants leads to ensure that partnership is appropriately integrated into and resourced in all new business development and support the development of new business development concepts that prioritize partnerships; and more broadly, to help drive progress toward Syria’s SAP partnership spending target.
  • Work with the Partnership Director and hub-based programs leads to identify, formalize and build Strategic Partnerships with key Syrian partners, consistent with Strategy100, SAP commitments and targets.
  • Lead in IRC’s engagement in CSO, INGO and UN partnership networks and coordination forums in NWS, and promoting the localization of the northwest Syria response.
  • Support the Partnerships Director in advocacy with donors to promote approaches and requirements that are responsive to the priorities and realities of local partners, and that promote the localization of the Syria response.
  • Actively engage in and help drive IRC partnership initiatives, including participating in the Syria Partnership Working Group and thematic meetings on partnership approaches and practices, identifying opportunities for systems improvements, and coordinating to ensure a coherent, efficient and effective joint approach to partnerships.

 

Partnership Accountability and Results

  •  Support Partnerships Director to establish and maintain the six core building blocks of partnership success – self-assessment, working group, defined and resourced role, training, stakeholder analysis and collaborative design.
  •  Foster and promote a culture, attitudes and values conducive to collaborative partnerships throughout the NWS team, based on a clear and shared understanding of IRC’s strategy, role and approach, and IRC’s core partnership principles.
  •  Support Partnerships Director in facilitating a process that defines clear roles, responsibilities and management structures in NWS and across the Syria Country Program to ensure efficient and responsive processes with respect to sub-award partnerships, consistent with PEERS.
  •  In coordination with the Partnerships Director, collaborate with NWS FMT to ensure that IRC includes key partnership competencies in recruitment for relevant technical and operational positions; provides staff with necessary support for skills development for core partnership skills (mentoring, negotiation, etc.); and includes performance objectives for relevant positions that incentivize effective partnerships.

 

Partnership Management

  •  Oversee all aspects of partnership management in NWS - from identification, development, risk management, project and agreement development, sub-award management, monitoring and accountability, through to closure – ensuring cross-collaboration with partnerships team and all program, operations and finance components.
  •  Facilitate and lead the development of the portfolio structure and approach to individual partner relationships with NWS-based team – including the selection of the appropriate funding mechanism and the development of appropriate reporting, monitoring and advance terms - based on the findings of due diligence, donor regulations and in line with IRC policy, appropriately analyzing and mitigating risks, in collaboration with NWS FMT and program leads.
  • Collaborate with Grants and program leads to ensure that we maximize partner collaboration in program design and development, including with respect to budget allocation, ensuring that we maximize resources for those leading delivery.
  • Ensure that IRC’s approach to partnership project management, monitoring and accountability during the project period in NWS prioritizes the best possible outcomes for clients, while effectively mitigating and managing risk, and promoting the core partnership principles.
  • Support the systematic partner feedback on IRC’s management of and performance in partnerships in NWS, as well as appropriate action in response to the feedback.
  • Support effective partnership project close out processes, incorporating reflection and lessons learned across NWS.

 

Partner Support and Capacity Sharing

  •  Ensure all partners have collaboratively developed project support plans in place where relevant and oversee the delivery of timely and effective support, in close collaboration with the Partnership Director, FMT and Whole of Syria Capacity Strengthening Senior Manager.
  •  Ensure IRC understands the capacity strengthening priorities of its partners in NWS, including through Organizational Capacity Assessment processes where appropriate, and identify opportunities for IRC to support partner capacity strengthening efforts where aligned with prime award objectives.
  • In collaboration with the Whole of Syria Partner Capacity Strengthening Senior Manager, support IRC’s delivery of organizational capacity strengthening support, appropriately coordinated and integrated with technical capacity strengthening support.
  • Work to ensure IRC identifies and takes opportunities to learn from partners.

 

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development

  •  Direct management oversight of the Syria Partnership Department in NWS, including ensuring that the unit is appropriately resourced and structured, and the recruitment, performance management, and professional development of all unit staff.
  •  Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies.
  • Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
  • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
  • Approve and manage time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.
  • Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis.
  • Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
  • As required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
  • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
  • Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
  • Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.

 

Qualifications

 

Required Experience/qualification/Skills:

  • At least 5-7 years of progressively responsible professional experience managing a partnership or grants portfolio in development or humanitarian context required.
  • Previous experience in an emergency or conflict-afflicted setting is required.
  •  BA degree or equivalent in International Development or Affairs or related field; advanced degree an asset.
  • Significant experience managing a sub-award portfolio of at least $3m in value required.
  • Experience and proven ability to work effectively with national and local civil society organizations required; experience working in local or diaspora CSOs is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in the Middle East, with Syria response experience highly desired.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Government rules and regulations required; experience working with FCDO, ECHO and other European donors preferred.
  • Familiarity with IRC’s core programming areas in Syria, including Protection, Health, Economic Recovery and Development, and Early Childhood Development
  • Proven experience in project proposal development with partners
  • Experience and skills in reading and reviewing financial reports.
  • Ability to respond to multiple priorities in a timely manner, producing high-quality outcomes.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated capacity to deal with ambiguity in stressful situations.
  • Proven ability to work well in and promote teamwork, thrive in a multi-cultural environment, be flexible and handle pressure with professional grace.
  • Proven ability to design and lead training engagements with staff and partners to enhance skills and adapt to changing program demands.
  • Experience managing staff and a commitment to team building, mentoring and staff development.

 

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

  • A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
  •  Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development
  • Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
  • Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
  • Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
  • Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
  • Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop and a sense of humor is a must.
  • Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

 

Language/Travel:

  • English is required, Arabic or Turkish is desired.
  •  Travel: 30% to field sites as well as attending regional and global workshops and meetings.

 

Key Working Relationships:

 

Position Reports to:  Partnerships Director, Whole of Syria
Position directly supervises: NWS Partnerships Unit

Indirect Reporting (If applicable): N/A

Key Internal Contacts: NWS-based program and operations leads, Field Management Team, NES Partnerships Coordinator, Regional Partnerships Advisor

Key External Contacts:  Syrian NGOs, INGO and UN actors with respect to partnerships, as well as donors.

 

The deadline to receive application is the 5th of June 2023.

 

Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

 

Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Middle East Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

 

Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

 

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

 

Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC MENA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.

 

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.