Deadline: 17 January 2023
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Partnership Coordinator in Mogadishu, Somalia.
DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Partnership Coordinator will perform the following functions:
- As DRC Somalia main point of contact for sub-grants management, maintain communication and relationships with local and international partners, ensure that partners are effectively involved in the project and their feedback is channeled back to DRC management.
- Coordinate transparent negotiations with the selected partner to determine mutual rules of engagement governing the partnership; methods for achieving project success; how to ensure accountability and learning; and measures for strengthening capacity.
- Lead in undertaking partner vetting and partnerships capacity assessments in line with DRC global requirements at different areas offices and to ensure donor requirements are met.
- Facilitate/conduct start-up workshops with relevant staff from the partner to ensure induction in critical compliance requirements, as well as introduction to the relevant donor’s profile and requirements.
- In coordination with the Business Development and Grants Manager, and Head of Prorgamme, develop the partnership strategy for Somalia.
- Conduct periodic follow-up workshops on critical compliance requirements with implementing partners.
- Support organizational capacity assessments for sub-grantees and other partners.
- Prepare partner sub-agreements and sub-grant agreements in line with DRC Partnership Policy.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Minimum 4 years’ professional experience in sub-grants management, partnerships, and/or capacity building of local.
- Additional experience in project management would be an advantage.
- Masters/University degree in relevant felid
- Experience working in donor projects especially on grants management and in conducting compliance reviews.
- Knowledge of and experience working with local partners in Somalia especially local NGOs.
- Experience in organization development, particularly in the NGO sector, preferred
- At least 3 years’ relevant experience with an international NGO in grant accounting.
- Proven experience working with the major donors including Danida, USAID/BHA, DFID/FCDO, EC, etc.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- A pro-active person who is able to work independently and who is at the same time a good team-player
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven commitment to accountable practices
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Advanced MS Excel and Word
How to Apply
Applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English through online process.
For more information, visit DRC.
