Partnerships Manager at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

What we are looking for 

• Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is rapidly expanding partnership portfolio of national organizations in Nigeriain order to rapidly scale up services delivery and enhance localization commitments. 
• NRC is seeking an experienced Partnership Manager to  provide leadership for all the work with local partners across the response as it works to build the ownership, capacity, and resources of local partners to effectively respond to humanitarian needs in the country.  
• This position will lead the development and implementation of the partnership strategy that contributes to programme sustainability and high-quality programs. Leads implementation of the core process of partnership management.  

What you will do 

• The Partnerships  Manager will identify and map potential partners in Nigeria including but not limited to exploratory missions, analyzing opportunities and preparing RFPs 
• Managing partners' performance and objectives achievements against the set action plans but also to ensure parents work is aligned deliverables oversight   
• Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programs and draft concept notes and project briefs for discussion with partners.  
• Coordinate technical and financial requirements, and negotiate proposals to conclude new project agreements.  
• Drafts agreements and/or contractual documents required for the signature and implementation of new projects.  
• Support the Head of Programmes and other relevant staff in organizing meetings and engagements with relevant local actors, and during meetings, follow-ups, and negotiations with partners in order to achieve the most cost-effective and mutually beneficial terms for NRC engagement with prospective partners.  
• Promote NRC's learning and skills transfer with its partners, showcasing partnership success and lead reflections on the key challenges of working in programmepartnership..  
• Proactively solve conflicts and address issues and misunderstandings that could occur between NRC and various partners.  
• Identify training and capacity-building needs for NRC staff and contribute to developing a culture of equitable partnership based on key NRC principles, improving collaboration with various stakeholders in Nigeria.

What you will bring 

Professional Competencies  

• Minimum 5 years of experience of grants management and programmatic implementation in a humanitarian/recovery context  
• Good skills and experience in all aspects of programme cycle management - design and development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation  
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts  
• Experience in mainstreaming protection concepts within a humanitarian operation.    
• Ability to coordinate tasks and work processes and work with short deadlines   
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities  
• Experience with facilitating and leading internal organisational processes.   
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal   

Context related skills, knowledge and experience  

• Previous experience of working with local partners  
• Diplomacy and facilitation skills are essential  
• Knowledge of Nigeria context   
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.  

  Behavioural competencies   

• Strategic thinking  
• Initiate action and change  
• Empowering and building trust  
• Influencing and consensus building   
• Analysing  
• Coordinating and communicating effectively    
• Leadership and conflict resolution