Partnership Specialist USAID (Nationals Only)

Partnership Specialist – USAID

The Role
Partnership engagement is a key component of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Strengthening Project, Evolving a Self-Reliant Culture in Strategic Organizations and Capacitating Them to Mobilize Local Resources, which aims to strengthen the capacity of CSOs and CSO networks that can serve as Learning Resource Organizations (LROs).

The Partnership Specialist is critical in helping the Project deliver targeted outcomes and will have three main functions:
* Provide a critical lens for moving forward partnerships strategically through a pro-active scoping and evaluation of the partnership landscape of the Project
* Provide main support and act as Partner Focal Point for identified key CSO partners on the ground that maybe targeted as Learning Resource Organizations (LROs)
* Provide the platform for collection, aggregation and analysis of partners’ information (i.e. from partners’ reports and feedback, database) nationwide across all targeted areas where participating CSOs are located

The Partnership Specialist has overall responsibility for ensuring that Partnership delivers on its three main functions. S/he shall ensure that partnership management is adaptive and customized to the needs of the Project but still subscribes to the over-arching partnership principles and standards of Save the Children Philippines. The post holder shall work under Chief of Party and closely work with relevant staff of the Project Management Office (PMO), Consortium partners and other identified stake holders (e.g. CSOs, government units and agencies, etc.) in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS
* With post graduate degree in a social science course, public administration and other related fields. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a post graduate degree course
* Minimum 5 years work experience in the development or NGO setting, with at least 3 years of experience in partnership-based programming, networking or working in coalitions; experience in humanitarian work is desirable
* Substantial knowledge of local civil society governance structures, strategy development, and structure and system development
* Good skills and experience in all aspects of program cycle management – design and development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
* Experience in organizational capacity development
* Excellent training, facilitation and capacity building skills
* Proven experience in field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN
* Proven commitment to participatory and adaptive programming approaches
* Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically
* An excellent team player with good skills in team work and consultative approach to decision making
* Demonstrable experience of MEAL and Knowledge Management
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including a good track record of report writing; a high level of written and spoken English is expected
* Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
* Willing to work long hours toward the attainment of program objectives and deliverables
* Can work well in highly stressful situations; able to manage multiple competing tasks, prioritize deliverables and meet reasonable deadlines
* Willing to travel to any part of the country as needed for the Project and maybe requested by Save the Children Philippines for its humanitarian response

Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to the values, mission and principles of Save the Children.

Contract length: Fixed Term position until September 2023 based in National Capital Region

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. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.