Partnership Manager

Finance & Economy Donor relations & Fundraising

Overview

Manage partnerships and sub-granting processes for IRC Libya.

You have:

• Master’s degree in relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, International Development or related humanities field) with 3 years of professional experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in Arabic and excellent English language skills are required.
• Experience facilitating sub-grants, including proposal review, agreement development, and monitoring.
• Experience designing and implementing capacity building programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Must be competent in the use of Windows MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
• Professional demeanor, integrity, tact, and good judgment.
• Previous experience working in an NGO in a similar role preferred.

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

SCOPE OF WORK: IRC Libya seeks an experienced, dynamic individual for the position of Partnerships Manager (PM). The PM will report to the Grants & Partnerships Coordinator (GPC) and will be responsible for 1) the management and tracking of IRC Libya sub-granting processes across the portfolio, and 2) supporting the identification and development of strategic partnerships with a focus on local entities (civil society, public, and private sectors). The PM, working closely with the GPC, will support program coordinators and country leadership to ensure that IRC Libya lives up to the partnership principles of responsibility, results-oriented approaches, equality, transparency, and complementary. This includes playing a role in awareness and capacity building among IRC Libya staff and as a key contributor to program cycle management. The PM will also contribute to the key risk control elements of the IRC’s partnerships toward ensuring high-level risk management and compliance in strong, high-quality partnerships that deliver timely and effective assistance. The PM will actively help identify and assess new partners aligned with IRC partnership strategies and priorities and co-lead partner capacity-building endeavors. The position is based in Libya and open to only national candidates. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Partnership strategy and new opportunities Take a lead role in the identification and mapping of potential partners on a continual basis, with a particular emphasis on local organizations. Support the GPC and program teams with desk research and help facilitate periodic stakeholder analysis and/or social network analysis processes. Contribute to IRC Libya country and partnership strategy development as needed/requested. Lead potential partner vetting and due diligence processes adhering to PEERS guidelines, including collecting and verifying information on potential partners (and/or supporting other partnerships staff to do so), sharing with the GPC and other relevant staff to validate the analysis and process approvals. Liaise between IRC focal points and potential partners for the administration of risk assessments and capacity reviews (i.e., pre-award assessments (PAA)), including collecting supporting documents from partners, preparing files with essential partner information for the PAA panel members, making logistical arrangements, etc. Liaise with and support local partners in pre-teaming/teaming negotiations and for effective engagement in and collaboration on program design and proposal development; this may include helping to edit or format partner project documents if needed, communicating/documenting decisions, etc. With guidance/support from the GPC, draft sub-award agreements, populating standard input such as partner information, reporting frequency, and annexes.

Partnership and sub-grant/partnership agreement management With support from the GPC and in close collaboration with program managers, take the lead on managing relationships with local partners on post-award/partnership agreement requirements and processes, maintaining open and effective communication. Support the GPC and coordinate with Grants Managers, and other partnerships staff where applicable, as required in organizing sub-award opening, review, and close-out meetings, including collecting materials and compiling inputs from partner participants before the meeting. Track and follow up on partner inputs to proposals, modifications, and sub-award requirements (including e.g., budgets/spending plans, M&E plans, log frames, reports). As needed support the translation of solicitation summaries, templates, project learning documents, etc. from English to Arabic to ensure partners are well informed in their collaboration and contributions to decision-making. Summarize in English partner organizational policies and other partner documents that are in Arabic. Set up/maintain the Partnership Tracker and centralized files for all new partnerships, ensuring audit-readiness. Organize and track partner monitoring activities, including periodic compliance reviews; arrange logistics and administration of quarterly program, finance, and compliance monitoring visits at the partners’ and/or project premises to ensure that partners operate in compliance with IRC and donor regulations. Facilitate timely action by the IRC to respond to and address any partner performance issues identified as they arise. Liaise with and monitor sub-grantees, and partners engaged through other modalities where applicable, for timely submission of accurate financial and activity reports. Conduct initial review of partners’ reports to determine if they meet the minimum requirements, then facilitate IRC internal review, compilation of internal feedback, and completion of related checklists. Facilitate systematic partner feedback on IRC’s management of the partnership relationship, including the documentation of and response to partner feedback.

Capacity Sharing and Development Coordinate and contribute to the development of capacity building strategies based on partner appraisals/assessments, particularly for local partners. Following the PAA, work with the partner and relevant IRC staff in developing a Project Support Plan (PSP). Support the GPC to liaise within IRC to identify practical project support actions (e.g., formal training, mentoring, experience sharing visits) in response to issues identified through the due diligence process (collating inputs from technical, finance, supply chain, grants and HR units). Support the resourcing of and help coordinate organizational development support where appropriate for partners. Work with program coordinators and managers to establish linkages with other organizations that have capacity building programs, with the aim of experience sharing. Explore and facilitate opportunities for cross-learning with partners; support program coordinators/managers to integrate technical capacity sharing approaches, including how IRC can learn from local partners. Take forward initiatives to enhance local partnerships; in consultation with the GPC, senior management, and program staff, identify and advise on needs and opportunities to further develop local partner capacity development approaches and processes. With the GPC organize PEERS training and sensitization for relevant IRC staff.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Previous experience working in an NGO in a similar role preferred. Fluency in Arabic and excellent English language skills are required. Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills. Experience facilitating sub-grants, including proposal review, agreement development, and monitoring. Experience designing and implementing capacity building programs. Master’s degree in relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, International Development or related humanities field) with 3 years of professional experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience. Must be competent in the use of Windows MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion. Professional demeanor, integrity, tact, and good judgment.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Key internal working relationships: GPC and grants managers; program managers; focal points from MEAL, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, and Access & Security teams. Externally: Existing and potential partners. ____________________________________________________________________________________ The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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