JOB OPPORTUNITY
Partnering Coordinator
World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 29 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Partnering Coordinator. The position will be based in Head office – Kigali reporting to the Senior Strategy & Quality Assurance Manager.
Purpose of the position:
Facilitate effective organization process along the completely partnering cycle starting from scoping & building, managing & maintaining, reviewing & revising, and sustaining the outcome; and make sure its contribution in achieving national strategy and direction specially to ensure the wellbeing of children.
The major responsibilities include:
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% of time
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Activity
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End Results
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15%
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Strategy Development & Planning
- Develop partnering strategy including mapping out strategic partners and how to engage them effectively.
- Conduct and update landscape of potential partners, seeking opportunities for collaborating and provide necessary input/advice to the organization.
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- Partnering strategy in place
- Strategic partners effectively engaged.
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50%
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Accountability & Quality Assurance:
- Oversee and analyses partnering process in WV Rwanda and provide necessary input/advice in the light of effectiveness, efficiency and risk consideration.
- Ensure alignment between organization collaborating process with the national strategy and direction.
- Develop productive relationships with World Vision International and Partnership resources.
- Ensure compliance and effective utilization of the tools, models, guidelines developed to facilitate effective relationship building, strengthening and management.
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- Partnering process aligned with WV Rwanda national strategy and direction
- Productive relationships developed and maintained
- Tools, models, guidelines developed and effectively utilized
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20%
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Capacity Building
- Improve organization capacity in partnering at national and field levels through any kind of capacity building such as training, seminar, etc.
- Improve organization system to support effective partnering process, such as guidance, application, database, etc.
- Facilitate and provide technical backstopping and guidance to staff at national and field level.
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- Organization capacity in partnering improved at all levels
- Improved organization system to support effective partnering process
- Technical backstopping and guidance provided to staff at all levels
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15%
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Networking & Coordination:
- Initiate network with any potential internal and external partners and connecting them to relevant department for follow up.
- Maintain effective relationship with partners.
- Build and maintain positive spirit of working in team with other staff in respective units and departments.
- Submit monthly/ periodical accomplishment report.
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- Network initiated with any potential internal and external partners and connected to relevant department
- Effective relationship maintained with partners
- Quality and timely reports submitted
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KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
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Required Professional Experience
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- At least 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong background in partnering and external engagement
- Experience in networking with stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
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Required Education,
training, license,
registration, and
certification
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- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development or another related field.
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Preferred Knowledge
and Qualifications
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- Master’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies or others related discipline.
- Excellent project management skills and good understanding of the project life cycle
- High interpersonal skills.
- Experience in developing sound proposal and concept notes.
- Experience in building collaborative relationship, government relations, and advocacy.
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Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 06th June 2022; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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