Partnerships and Capacity Building Manager
Project Management / Program Management
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International
Building a Better World
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Global
Communities
Sri Lanka
Job Title: Partnerships and Capacity Building Manager
Reports To: Chief of Party
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
JOB SUMMARY
The Partnerships and Capacity Building Manager will provide support to implement capacity building strategies for the partners by being responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating all internal and external partnership related capacity building and processes.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain positive relationships with a range of partners including government stakeholders and work with them to identify capacity development needs.
- Regularly meet with partners to get feedback on capacity and organizational development and based on this, coordinate with key internal actors, Technical Director and MECLA team to design, revise and implement a capacity building and organizational development strategy tailored to different partners.
- Identify gaps and areas for improvement for long-term resilience building with partners including government and private sector.
- Support and facilitate communication and coordination among partners and all stakeholders.
- Act as the focal point for the Social Cohesion Activity's partnership management.
- Provide necessary support to the Capacity Building specialist, whom will be directly reporting to this position, to formalize and develop project-related operational tools and training modules.
- Guide the Capacity Development Specialist to conduct coaching and capacity building training sessions as and when required to all internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and collaborative initiatives among partner organizations.
- Contribute to the implementation of the work plan for the assigned area, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of results.
- Maintain awareness of current social and political trends and conduct analysis to understand their impact on programs perform by the activity and provide timely information.
- All other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Experience and knowledge in partner management, basic compliance requirements, donor specificities, project cycle management, proposal development, and reporting.
- Ability to transfer skills and knowledge to relevant stakeholders.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good planning and time management skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Resolution or any other related field.
5-7 years' experience in capacity building and partnership management including working with local partners and government.
Experience in working with USAID funded projects will be a plus.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants are to submit a cover letter and detailed CV by June 28th, 2024 to [email protected] with the title and the location of the position applied appearing as the email subject. All applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as needed, until the position is filled.
Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society. We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.
Global Communities | 18, Kinross Avenue, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka
T: (+94) 0112590058 | www.globalcommunities.org
