International Rescue Committee Partnership Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Major 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 ne 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 program needs and ensuring that partner’s voices are heard throughout this process.
Provide advice on PEERS processes during 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 finalizing 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 an 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.
Cultivate ties and growing connections with other HQ partnerships teams and initiatives to support GOAT’s continued engagement and support of PEERs and partnership related efforts.
Job Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required.
Work Experience:
Approximately 6 years of experience managing all types of partnerships including those with International and National NGOs, civil society organizations, private sector, and universities/research institutes; ideally under grants and contracts.
Demonstrated experience of supporting the development of proposals for public and private donors
Previous management experience and/or training is desirable.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of donor compliance regulations, particularly on partnership management.
Excellent critical thinking skills in order to problem-solve independently; 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 our mission
Excellent organizational 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: MS Word, Excel, and Desktop Publishing.
Language Skills:
Fluency in English; French, Spanish or Arabic language skills a plus
Working Environment:
Standard office work environment
Travel less than 20%
Compensation:
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
US Benefits:
The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Working Environment
Standard office environment(s) or remote
Some travel may be needed
Standard of Professional Conduct:
The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Partnership Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
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