Capacity Strengthening Senior Manager
Amman
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Amman
- Grade: Senior level - Senior
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Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Managerial positions
- Awards Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Requisition ID: req7074
Job Title: Capacity Strengthening Senior Manager
Sector: Awards Management
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Yes
Location: Amman, Jordan
Job Description
Partnerships Capacity Strengthening Senior Manager is a key position supporting the Syria Program to improve the overall ability for partners’ to achieve their mission and vision. The role sits in the Partnerships Department, supporting remote programming inside Syria. The main goal of this position is to strengthen the organizational capacity of sub-award partners, supporting the refinement and implementation of IRC’s partnership approach to capacity strengthening. The position is based in Amman and will require regular travel throughout the region, particularly to Turkey. The role will work with IRC’s staff and partners to ensure roll out of learning events, coaching/mentorship, and other types of capacity support in the areas of organizational development, donor requirements, program quality and other technical areas. The Senior Manager will, in close collaboration with partner organizations’ staff and leaders, identify partner development needs. Partnerships Capacity Strengthening Senior Manager is responsible for providing technical expertise in organizational development (OD) and capacity strengthening with NGOs based on identified needs. Under the supervision of the Partnerships Coordinator, the successful individual will effectively lead and guide the design and implementation of OD activities and capacity strengthening initiatives for IRC in the Middle East region, with the ultimate goal of: ensuring that partners deliver efficient and high-quality services to beneficiaries, and supporting partners’ own organizational and programmatic goals and aspirations. This is not a master-trainer role and interested individuals must demonstrate comprehensive organizational development expertise. In the event that a non-Jordanian person is hired, they will be responsible to identify and develop a national successor for a full transition of this role after one year. Major Responsibilities: Partner Strengthening Activities Project Support Staff Management and Development
Qualifications
The requirements should establish a baseline (minimum) for educational background, previous work experience, professional knowledge or certification, specific skills and strengths and any other skill necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Minimum of 5-7 years’ work experience with an NGO in an international context. Fluency in Arabic and English is required. Applicants will be required to take written and oral English and Arabic language tests to confirm their fluency and the quality of their language skills. Confirmed experience working in NGOs/INGO capacity building programs in the Middle East region, ideally in relief and/or post conflict settings. Understanding of the status and challenges facing CSOs in the Middle East, particularly those operating in Syria and Turkey Proven ability to provide flexible and high-quality capacity strengthening support. Strong knowledge of, and experience with and background in organizational development (not simply training) of NGOs in challenging environments, and ability to adapt content, materials development, methodology of organizational development activities. Experience developing curricula, training materials and assessment tools for organizational development. Strong training, facilitation and coaching skills in international, multicultural settings. Proven ability to work well in and promote teamwork, thrive in a multi-cultural environment, be flexible and handle pressure with professional grace. Proven understanding of adult learning theory and organizational development, change management, and/or how organizations function in community or multinational settings Experience with e-learning tools and the using technology remotely to achieve adult learning. Ability to identify and mobilize resources to support IRC’s capacity strengthening work in the region. Experience managing staff and a commitment to team building, mentorship, and staff development. The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. Working Environment: The position is based in Amman with standard office work environment. For non-national candidates, individual housing allowance is provided in Amman, including internet connection, water and electricity. Living standards are good and the security situation is calm and stable but this could change. Medical, life, and repatriation insurance and retirement package provided. Travel to/from post and home leave.
Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position and may give preference to Jordanian candidates. If you are a national of Jordan and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over four years of international work experience, the Syria Response 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.
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