Appel à manifestation d’intérêt : IRC recrute un(e) Coordinateur(trice) des partenariats – Erbil, Kurdistan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCOPE OF WORK

The Partnership Coordinator is responsible for the management and implementation of IRC’s approach to partnering with local and national civil society organizations in Iraq, establishing IRC as a leader in its engagement with Iraqi civil society to produce better outcomes for the people we serve.

Under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Programs (DDP) Iraq, and in close collaboration with the extended senior management team (ESMT), the Partnerships Coordinator will lead the Iraq Partnership Team to ensure strong, collaborative partnerships that deliver effective and efficient program outcomes in accordance with IRC Iraq’s Strategy. The Partnerships Coordinator will oversee the implementation of IRC’s partnership management system (PEERS) ensuring that IRC identifies, appropriately allocates and effectively mitigates programmatic, operational, financial, and reputational risk, establishing a strong foundation for strategic partnerships that extend beyond program implementation to incorporate mutual capacity strengthening and broader collaboration.  The Partnerships Coordinator is key in fostering and promoting the culture, attitudes, values, and skills conducive to collaborative partnerships throughout the Iraq teams, based on a clear and shared understanding of IRC’s strategy, role and approach, and core partnership principles.

Qualifications

·         BA degree or equivalent in International Development or Affairs or related field; advanced degree an asset.

·         5-7- years of progressively responsible professional experience managing a partnership or grants portfolio in development or humanitarian context required.

·         Experience and proven ability to work effectively with national and local civil society organizations required; experience working in local or diaspora CSOs is highly desirable.

·         Experience working in the Middle East, with Iraq response experience highly desired.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of key donor compliance regulations (U.S. Government, FCDO, ECHO, UN agencies, etc.)

·         Proven experience in project proposal development with partners

·         Experience and skills in reading and reviewing financial reports.

·         Ability to respond to multiple priorities in a timely manner, producing high-quality outcomes.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.

·         Demonstrated capacity to deal with ambiguity in stressful situations.

·         Proven ability to work well in and promote teamwork, thrive in a multi-cultural environment, be flexible and handle pressure with professional grace. Experience managing staff and a commitment to team building, mentoring and staff development.

·         Strong commitment to IRC’s vision, mission and core values.

·         Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic required.

Application process

Closing date : 18 Mar 2023