Partnership and Capacity Building Manager

 

 

DRC is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. With the vision that no displaced person must be in want of help to find protection and durable solutions, DRC provides assistance and protection to conflict-affected in many of the major conflicts in Asia, Africa and Middle East. The assistance can consist of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation and support to returning home, and the promotion of durable solutions. 

 

 

 

This role will support the review and implementation of the DRC Jordan partnerships strategy, provide support to project teams technically and ensure the smooth coordination of partner capacity building across a variety of components and functions including finance, procurement, risk, safety and MEL. 

 

 

• The PCBM is responsible for supporting the quality of DRC’s partnerships portfolio across Jordan. S/he has the overall responsibility to review, and oversee the process flow for partnerships managment across DRC in close coordiantion with project teams. 

• Review, update and roll out DRC’s partnership strategy.  

• Focal point for the development of partner’s proposals (collecting and analysing partners’ narrative inputs and budgets) and liaise with relevant program team to ensure relevance 

 

• Oversee the facilitating and coordinating of all aspects of a partnership in the program and project cycle in collaboration with programme and support teams, including:  

1. Partner mapping 

2. Capacity assessment 

3. MoU, budget and contract development 

4. Development of capacity building plan 

5. On-going monitoring for progress 

6. Financial reporting follow up 

7. Phase out plans 

 

 

• Lead management of the search, scoping and assessment process for NGO and CBO partners to support the delivery of DRC programmes in North Lebanon. 

• Oversee the development of integrated capacity building plans for all partners in collaboration with programme teams (Protection, Livelihoods and Basic Assistance) and support teams (Finance, HR and Procurement) and ensure that these plans are implemented in a timely and effective manner. 

• Oversee the quality of the provision of regular technical, operational and compliance capacity building and training for partners, drawing on DRC expertise. Training topics may include things like: Code of Conduct, Core Humanitarian Standards, Safety, M&E and beneficiary feedback mechanisms, Finance, Procurement, Protection, proposal development and donor relations. 

• In coordination with DRC and Partner Project Managers, ensure that all partners have collaboratively developed project workplans and that these are implemented in an effective manner. 

• Work with the DRC departments in the field and on national level to ensure effective integration of DRC partners into DRC programme strategies. 

• With the support of Program Development & Quality Manager and senior management, ensure proactive communications between DRC and its partners through regular follow up and area grant management meetings. 

• In close coordination with the MEL team, ensure that partners are being monitored for progress against deliverables and their capacity building plan, as well as against donor compliance and internal DRC procedures, and develop monitoring tools tailored for the partners’ needs. 

• Ensure that partnership records are appropriately filed for follow up and audit purposes. 

• Coordinate phase out plans with partners, supporting their sustainability plans and capacity improvements to lead local development work in the future. 

• Conduct regular relationship management visits to partners field offices/areas of operation to identify challenges and elaborate solutions. 

• This position will require frequent travels to partners’ offices and operational areas 

 

 

The PCBM will have access to previously developed DRC internal tools related to partnerships and capacity building, including:  

• DRC’s capacity building toolkit (Specific for Protection); 

• DRC’s training packages (Finance, Procurement and HR); 

• DRC’s operational capacity building assessment tools; 

• DRC’s partnership strategy; 

• DRC’s partnership policy and toolbox. 

 

• Undergraduate degree in international development, law, social sciences or related relevant field. Master’s Degree is highly regarded. 

• 7 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, 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; 

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

• Flexibility in working overtime when needed. 

• Previous experience of implementation of projects through sub-grantees 

• Project management ‘all-rounder’ who has experience across technical and operational aspects of a program, budget experience and experience with effective planning, monitoring and follow up of projects 

• Developing capacity building plans. 

• English and Arabic – Fluent 

 

 

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.  

 

DRC will offer the successful applicant a 6 month contract including three month as probation period, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible and be willing and able to work in Amman –Jordan. 

 

 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals. This position will be placed at Grade F. 

 

Application process 

 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. 

 

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. 

 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk  

 

Applications close 9 –Dec -2017.  

 

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