Partnership & Compliance Coordinator
Join World Vision as a Partnership & Compliance Coordinator to manage and strengthen partnerships.
Overview
Join World Vision as a Partnership & Compliance Coordinator to manage and strengthen partnerships.
You have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Social or Political Science, Development Studies, Law, Public Relations, Literature, Languages, or Journalism.
- Master degree in a field related to Social or Political Science, Development Studies, Law, Public Relations, Literature, Languages, or Journalism.
- Minimum three-year experience, preferably in development-relevant sector.
- Experience in compliance assessment and management, in private sector, NGOs or government.
- Experience in partnership development and/or management.
- Experience in capacity building and mentoring.
- Thematic knowledge is an added value: e.g., environment & climate.
- Strong and demonstrated knowledge of partnership and contract principles, financial systems, and grant management.
- Fluency in English is required. Professional working proficiency in Tok Pisin is preferred.
With 75 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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
Partnership development and compliance
- Develop WVPNG Due Diligence Guideline (flow chart) and shared with WVPNG staff.
- Ensure alignment to World Vision International Partnership Management Policy and Due Diligence requirements.
- Provide or support orientation for new/ potential partners on dude diligence and other partnership compliance requirement.
- Conduct or work with Project team on Due Diligence assessment for existing and new partners.
- Develop and facilitate pre-teaming agreement with Partners during project development.
- Support compliance requirement of partners as per donor contract and GAM Compliance Checklist.
- Provide support and oversight to Project/ Operations teams on sub-contract and agreement with partners; including guideline developments and rollout.
- Map, identify potential partners for future collaboration.
- Develop and facilitate strategic MoU for potential partnerships.
Partnership Strengthening: Networking, Assessment and capacity building
- Attend and represent WV in events to map potential partners
- Provide support for partnership collaborations and challenges
- Lead or support Project team on Organization Capacity Assessment (OCA) and other detail assessment per need
- Based on Due Diligence, OCA and other assessment results, develop capacity building plan in coordination with Operations/ Project teams
- Coordinate and track capacity building progress for partners with Project/ Ops team and other departments
- Support and/or deliver training sessions for partners
- Provide mentoring support for partners, in coordination with Project/ Ops team and other departments
- Ensure capacity building reports are available
- Assess and detail opportunities to build and strengthen partner capacity
- Provide regular updates and reviews on partner assessments and capacity
Partnership information management
- Update and input into Partner Database in coordination with Knowledge Management & Compliance Officer
- Ensure potential partners are reflected into Partner Database for future partners
- Review and compile profile of each Partner; providing an overview and summary information; linked to Partner Database
- Ensure due diligence, OCA and other compliance evidence related to partners are uploaded in Knowledge Management Database (KMS) in collaboration with Knowledge Management & Compliance Officer
- Ensure partner capacity building progress and results are documented and stored in KMS or other online platforms
- Track, assign number and file Partnering agreements per category
Grant Donor Compliance
- Contribute to discussion and drafting of risk matrix during project development, especially related to partnering
- Provide information and inputs related to partnership during donor due diligence process
- Track compliance request and deadlines from donors
- Support WVPNG projects to meet donor obligations and compliance
- Support partners in understanding and meeting donor compliance requirement in Projects
WVI Partnership Compliance
- Conduct orientation and training sessions for WVPNG staff on compliance, especially on partnership management
- Support compliance to WVI Localization policy requirement and reporting
- Support compliance to WVI environment policy, including rollout of WVPNG Environmental Stewardship Policy
- Support compliance to WVI policies and recruitments as tasked
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in degree in a field related to Social or Political Science, Development Studies, Law, Public Relations, Literature, Languages, or Journalism.
- Master degree in a field related to Social or Political Science, Development Studies, Law, Public Relations, Literature, Languages, or Journalism.
- Minimum three-year experience, preferably in development-relevant sector.
- Experience in compliance assessment and management, in private sector, NGOs or government
- Experience in partnership development and/ or management
- Experience in capacity building and mentoring
- Thematic knowledge is an added value: e.g., environment & climate
- Has an extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of contracts and community development. Can thrive in a multi-cultural setting.
- Experience in management experience.
- Strong and demonstrated knowledge of partnership and contract principles, financial systems, and grant management.
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office,
- Good knowledge of financial systems
- Good English communication skills (oral and written).
- Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
- Strong knowledge of project management, accounting practices, and donor regulations and requirements.
- Proven ability to adapt and perform well in high-pressure and dynamic work environments and situations.
- Fluency in English is required. Professional working proficiency in Tok Pisin is preferred.
Interested applicants should submit the following documents all in one PDF file before; Friday 07 August, 2026, 11:59 PM (PNG TIME)
- Expression of interest
- Detailed CV
- Valid Police & Medical Clearance Certificate
World Vision is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
World Vision is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned with our child protection practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, where possible.
We appreciate the time it takes to prepare your application. Please note that only short-listed candidates suitable for interviews will be contacted. If you do not hear from World Vision within two (2) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with partnership development and management? | The interviewer wants to assess your relevant experience in managing partnerships effectively. | Discuss specific examples of partnerships you've developed or managed, including challenges faced and outcomes. |
| How do you ensure compliance with donor regulations in a project? | This question is aimed at understanding your knowledge of compliance management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for capacity building in organizations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to conduct a compliance assessment. What was your process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you handled a challenging partnership situation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep track of compliance documentation and reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you consider to be key factors in successful collaboration with partners? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you adapt your communication style when working in a multicultural environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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