Based in Baidoa, the Partnership Manager will be a key member of IRC Somalia’s Partnerships Unit and will report to the Senior Partnerships Manager. This position does not currently have supervisory responsibility. Occasional travel to field sites will be required. The Partnership Manager will support the Somalia Country Program in its strategic management and oversight of its robust partnerships across the country. The Partnership Manager will facilitate the Somalia team’s delivery of high-quality partnerships that are strategic for IRC, compliant with IRC and donor requirements in order to provide quality services and outcomes for the communities we serve, consistent with the IRC’s Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results (PEER) System. Working in close collaboration with the programs, finance, grants, and operations departments, the Partnership Manager will co-lead all steps in the partnership management lifecycle, ensuring that partnerships are appropriately integrated into the overall project cycle management.
The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining strong local partnerships across geographic areas where IRC Somalia works, especially ongoing partnerships for the GAVI-funded project in Southwest State, and for ensuring effective management of partnerships. They will coordinate and manage the sub-award lifecycle in accordance with the IRC’s Partnership for Excellence and Equality System (PEERS), including conducting due diligence, ensuring partners understand applicable donor regulations, and managing receipt and review of partners’ deliverables. They will also contribute to overall partnership management efforts and work to ensure adherence to donor regulations and compliance across grants and sites.
Specific responsibilities:
Partnership Building & Management
Promote Effective Partnerships
Partner Support and Capacity Sharing
General Partnership Management/Administration
Qualifications
Apply the following link
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/48063?c=rescue
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