Bangladesh: Partnership Manager

Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the post may be filled before the deadline

The role

The Partnership Manager has an exciting opportunity to establish and develop the Partnership function within the Rohingya Response team in Cox's Bazar: one of the largest in Save the Children globally. This follows a "first phase" in which a response-specific Partnership Strategy, a Humanitarian Partner Manual and a Humanitarian Partner Capacity-Strengthening Framework have been designed - with a vision to establish a 'Partnership Team' based in Cox's Bazar and to grow our partnership portfolio.

As the partnership focal point for the Rohingya Response Team, the Partnership Manager will lead a team to ensure that our knowledge of local actors is up to date; that all partnerships positions are recruited, well-supported and line managed to support programme teams effectively; that partner learning and development is 'owned' through the completion and monitoring of capacity strengthening plans; that partner inductions and kick off meetings take place; that a pre-existing SOP for the review and approval of partner reports is followed; that partner monitoring and compliance visits has strong oversight; and that feedback is regularly exchanged with the partner.

With close working relationships and line management responsibilities, the role holder is expected to be proactive, organised, hard-working and able to build good relationships with internal functions including Awards, Finance, and Programme Operations. More broadly, positive relationships with the PDQ and Awards & Partnerships Departments in Dhaka are also required in this role. Subject to the demands of programme operations, s/he may be expected to absorb other operational tasks.

Qualifications and experience

· Degree on relevant subject or equivalent field experience

· 3 to 5 years' experience working with a humanitarian/development organisation

· Demonstrable competence in financial planning and budget expenditure monitoring

· Good understanding of donor compliance; knowledge of Save the Children reporting mechanisms and requirements a plus

· Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills

· Proven capacity to deliver training and coach staff

· Strong representational and organisational skills

· Ability to work calmly under pressure in a rapidly changing context

· Ability to be adaptable and flexible

· Ability and willingness to travel regularly into the field

· Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

· Knowledge of the Grand Bargain and Localisation Agenda

· Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of any emergencies

· Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

· Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required; Bangla desired

· Commitment to Save the Children International's values

Contract length: Fixed term for 6 months with possibilities for extension

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 realise 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.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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