Partnering Coordinator

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Partnering Coordinator

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Partnering Coordinator****, joining an established and experienced team. This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda and reports to the Strategy & Quality Assurance Manager.

Purpose of the position:

Coordinate effective organization process along the complete partnering cycle starting from scoping & and building, managing & and maintaining, reviewing & and revising, and sustaining the outcome; and make sure its contribution in achieving national strategy and direction especially to ensure the wellbeing of children.

The major responsibilities include:

% of time

Activity

15%

Strategy Development & and Planning

• Develop partnering strategy including mapping out strategic partners and how to engage them effectively.
• Conduct and update landscape of potential partners, seeking opportunities for collaborating and provide necessary input/advice to the organization.

50%

Accountability & Quality Assurance:

• Oversee and analyses partnering process in WV Rwanda and provide necessary input/advice in the light of effectiveness, efficiency and risk consideration.
• Ensure alignment between organization collaborating process with the national strategy and direction.
• Develop productive relationships with World Vision International and Partnership resources.
• Ensure compliance and effective utilization of the tools, models, guidelines developed to facilitate effective relationship building, strengthening and management.

20%

Capacity Building

• Improve organization capacity in partnering at national and field levels through any kind of capacity building such as training, seminar, etc.
• Improve organization system to support effective partnering process, such as guidance, application, database, etc.
• Facilitate and provide technical backstopping and guidance to staff at national and field level.

15%

Networking & Coordination:

• Initiate network with any potential internal and external partners and connecting them to relevant department for follow up.
• Maintain effective relationship with partners.
• Build and maintain positive spirit of working in team with other staff in respective units and departments.
• Submit monthly/ periodical accomplishment report.

KNOWLEDGE/ QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong background in partnering and external engagement
• Experience in networking with stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development or another related field.

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies or other related disciplines.
• Excellent project management skills and a good understanding of the project life cycle
• High interpersonal skills.
• Experience in developing sound proposals and concept notes.
• Experience in building collaborative relationships, government relations, and advocacy
• The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only