Partnership Coordinator at Save the Children

The Partnership Coordinator drives SCUG’s approach to (managing) partnerships, leading on the establishment of and support to a pool of strategic and implementing partners that contribute to bringing lasting improvements to the lives of children and pose minimum and manageable risk to the organisation. The role holder ensures that SCUG works effectively with partners and appropriately manages partner relationships, upholding values of mutual benefit and complementarity, value addition and empowerment, transparency and accountability.

The Partnership Coordinator ensures all partner work follows the Programme Policy and Partner Strategy and Guideline. S/he works as part of the Program Development team in building partnerships that fit with SCUG’s strategic programming priorities (CSP). S/he supports the partnership management cycle, overseeing and coordinating assessments, sub-granting and capacity development processes, enabling Project Managers and members from all SCUG teams to deliver on planned and clear results in regards to partners’ capacity, accountability and effectiveness.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential:

• A minimum of a bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies or similar relevant field. Master Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience in an INGO or similar.
• Thorough understanding and demonstrated commitment to child rights issues and the guiding principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including non-discrimination, child participation and the best interest of the child.
• Extensive knowledge of and credibility with local and national NGO partners.
• Project management experience, including demonstrated abilities within budget development, implementation and monitoring & evaluation.
• Demonstrated methodological grounding in, and practical experience with partnership development and management processes, including capacity strengthening and organisational development practices (this is a must).
• Solid understanding of the roles and dynamics of civil society and government actors, respectively, and the relevance of engaging with both parties in order to ensure effective promotion and protection of children’s rights.
• Familiarity with humanitarian assistance and long-term development work in order to communicate effectively with partners.
• A full understanding of political, economic and social contexts of the Country.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong ability to work within and across teams.
• Fully computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams)

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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