Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Deputy Country Director of Programmes (DCD-P), the Partnership Coordinator will work in tandem with other CO unit managers, and Programme Units to ensure implementation of PiE’s partnership framework and strategy. The post holder will work closely and collaboratively with the Programme Unit Managers to ensure that activities related to partner assessments, capacity building, planning and monitoring are completed on time, to budget and to a high quality standard.
Dimensions of Role:
- To work closely with the DCD- P, PU Managers & other unit managers to ensure effective delivery of our programmes is facilitated through implementation of the Partnership support and development framework.
- To facilitate internalization of the concept and philosophy of partnership among Plan staff at various levels.
- To coordinate capacity building initiatives for the partners based on the analysis of partner capacity assessment, available resources and requirements of the organisation.
Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
Coordination Role in implementation of PiE’s Partnership Strategy
- To keep abreast of the new trends and approaches in civil society strengthening at national and international levels to optimize Plan’s engagement with its local partners.
- To provide and keep abreast with the new developments in the operating environment for CSOs in Egypt & advice the senior management accordingly.
- To guide the partnership identification, assessments, processes, etc. and coordinating all activities related to partner capacity building in close coordination with other departments, particularly programme and finance at local and national level.
- To support in the integration of partners and partnership concepts in the design of future programs, including ensuring that partnership components in the new proposals are in line with Plan’s partnership guidelines and frameworks.
- To collaborate with various departments and units to identify broader trends for training, capacity development and learning needs of the partners.
- To ensure that the concept and philosophy of partnership – in line with Plan’s global and local guidelines/frameworks/etc. are clear to all Plan staff.
- To represent PiE in relevant platforms and forums (both internal and external) related to PiE’s partnership with local NGOs.
- To coordinate through provision of tools, system and processes the timely preparation, review and approval of all partnership assessments as well as agreements.
- To review partnership agreements for their consistency with the agreed procedures and checks, particularly assuring that they are legally sound, and are in line with donor and Organisational requirements.
- To develop and implement relevant partnership frameworks/strategies in line with Plan’s global policies and procedures that reflect the strategic direction of the organisation.
- By working with SPA, and PUs teams, ensure tools and processes are in place to develop thorough understanding amongst partners of the terms of the partnership and that the partnership is based on mutual trust and the achievement of a common purpose.
- By working with PQD, SPA, and PUs teams, ensure that monitoring and support mechanisms are in place to facilitate partner’s compliance with the terms of the partnership agreements and its relevant annexures.
- To ensure that ongoing assessment/re-assessment of the partners is done in line with agreed systems and procedures, corporate requirements and national policies so that our partnerships are consistent with the operating environment.
- By working with PQD, SPA, PUs, and other units, ensure that issues arising during the partnership with local NGOs are promptly resolved , agreements reached are documented and that all parties have a clear understanding of expectations.
Partner Development and Monitoring:
- To facilitate participatory periodic review of the partnership framework/guidelines/strategies and bring them in line with partnership principles and industry best practices.
- Where needed, in collaboration with PUs and other relevant units, organize and participate in partner monitoring visits and review meeting.
- To lead on documentation and sharing of partnership experiences across the organisation, best practices, lessons learnt and innovation among PiE partners.
- Jointly with the relevant units and based on partner assessments assess the capacity of the partners, analyze the broad trends, identify the areas of support & coordinate and monitor the implementation of capacity building plans and initiatives.
- To enhance the quality of PIE’s relationship with the partners by conducting annual partnership surveys, consultations, etc. and feeding those learnings into project design and management decision making.
Learning and team management:
- Mobilize, train and provide ongoing support to different PiE offices on working with local NGO partners.
- Examine partnership implementation and assess possible improvement based on lessons learned.
Dealing with Problems:
- Ability to think strategically whilst adapting quickly to changing conditions on the ground and presenting solutions to challenges that are encountered.
- Facilitate Program change away from traditional delivery programs to right based work.
- Using your technical knowledge effectively and knowing when to seek additional support.
- Ability to negotiate with different partners in different areas with different capacity level
Communications and Working Relationships
Internal:
- All departments within Plan International Egypt
- Relevant staff members based out of regional offices, national offices and international headquarters.External:
- Community, local and national NGO partners, & Government representatives – where applicable.
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Development issues, trends ,challenges and opportunities
- Knowledge of effective partnership strategies and tools.
- Strategic thinking planning knowledge and abilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the key theories of child rights programming.
- Detailed understanding of the key challenges and opportunities related to a rights based approach civil society environment in Egypt.
- Knowledge of NGO laws and effect of those laws on PIE partnerships with NGOs
Skills
- Leadership abilities.
- Demonstrated experience as a development professional in planning, monitoring, evaluating partners and skills in strategy development and managing assessments.
- Proven experience of working collaboratively and openly with national partners.
- Excellent presentation skills – ability to influence and persuade.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Demonstrated writing skills( report writing, strategy development and concept paper writing)
Behaviors:
- Excellent communication abilities
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Has the capability and will to ensure a strong contribution to a wider strategy.
- Ability to work under stress and pressure and to meet multiple deadlines and targets.
- Balance future vision with practical delivery.
- Involves others in setting and achieving goals
- Creates strong sense of ownership within one part of the business to different stakeholders.
Behaviors (Plan International’s Values in Practice)
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people.
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Type of Role: One year fixed term contract
Location: Country office – Maadi
Reports to: Deputy Country Director
Closing Date: 5th of March 2019
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy.
As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
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