Partnerships & Local Rights Programme Advisor (P&LRP) at ActionAid Nigeria

Reporting to: Head, Partnerships & Local Rights Programme
Line Management: None
Grade: 6

Job Description

• The Partnership and Local Rights Programme Advisor will support Partnerships and Local Rights Programme (P & LRP) in relevant States to deliver on the core objectives of AAN using the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA).
• S/he will focus on system strengthening, capacity building of relevant partners in States & communities and ensure that funds released for projects are properly utilised.

Job Purpose

• The post holder will support Partnerships and Local Rights Programme (P & LRP) in relevant States to deliver on the core objectives of AAN using the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA). S/he will focus on system strengthening, capacity building of relevant partners in States & communities and ensure that funds released for projects are properly utilised.

Specific Responsibilities
Programme Management:

• Facilitate programme designing, planning and support implementation process
• Support development of cluster LRP strategic plans
• Support monitoring and evaluation process
• Facilitate advocacy to relevant agencies
• Contribute to innovation and alternative initiatives that promote propoor policies at local and State levels

Partnership Development:

• Establish strong and cordial  relationship with partners and Communities
• Support state &community appraisal and phase – out processes
• Contribute to the development & review of contractual agreements such as MoUs, programme memorandum, etc
• Ensure partner organisations comply with relevant policies
• Contribute to the development & update of an appropriate information management systems on ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) partners
• Support fundraising processes of AAN
• Ensure inclusivity in all LRP programming
• Ensure an updated AAN partnership database

Capacity Development:

• Facilitate and support relevant capacity needs as identified from Partnership Assessment Monitoring (PAM)
• Ensure the implementation of AAN methodologies at the community and States levels
• Support the nurturing of local structures and empowering them  to demand accountability from duty bearers and linking community movements with Inclusive Forum for Accountable society
• Support the hosting of annual partnership forum
• Support system strengthening of partner organisational development
• Provide mentoring support to partner organisations
• Facilitate the setting up of community structures to ensure value for money  of physical projects in communities by setting up & strengthening relevant community management structures to ensure sustainability in close collaboration with partners

Financial Management:

• Participate actively in developing unit’s periodic/ annual plans and budgets
• Monitor and support partners to ensure compliance to financial and accountability systems
• Support partner organisations/Associations in developing periodic/annual plans and budgets
• Review, process and monitor partner organisations’ grants
• Facilitate the financial processes for service providers engaged by the unit

Communication and Reporting:

• Facilitate communication between partner organisations and units within AAN
• Support effective communication mechanisms from community to AAN, other partners or other relevant stakeholders
• Liaise with PACC & IT units to ensure that partnership information are uploaded on the intranet
• Review partners’ reports and ensure compliance to required formats and timelines
• Work with relevant units to ensure implementation of planned activities
• Support partner organisations in Child Message Collection (CMC) process and ensure adherence to agreed reporting period in liaison with Sponsorship unit
• Ensure adequate and effective documentation of all reports within the unit
• Review and compile LRPs’ periodic report

General:

• Participate in programme, policy or strategy to enhance the goal and objectives of AANLRP Project.
• Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the Head, Partnerships & Local Rights Programme
• Active engagement in community mobilization and programming and movement building

Internal Relationships: All AAN team   
External Relationships: Partners, Donors,CSOs and relevant government agencies.

Persons Specifications
Education/ Qualifications:

• First degree in Social Sciences or Arts/Humanities - Essential
• Masters degree in a relevant field - Desirable
• Membership of relevant professional Institute - Desirable

Experience:

• At least four years’ experience in project management. - Essential
• Experience in community mobilization - Essential
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general) - Essential
• Experience working with women groups and persons with disabilities - Desirable

Skill Abilities:

• Strong communication and writing skills - Essential
• Ability to communicate in Hausa, or any other local languages in the North East is an added advantage - Essential
• Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines. - Essential
• Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards. - Essential
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills. - Essential
• Demonstrable ability to adapt in multi-cultural environment - Essential
• Multi-tasking skills - Essential
• Negotiation skills - Essential
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills - Essential
• Skills in community mobilization, advocacy and negotiation - Essential
• Networking skills - Essential
• Highly numerate - Desirable
• Excellent Skills in Programme Information Management - Desirable
• Excellent skills to motivate and inspire team - Desirable
• Experience in working especially with women in Northern Nigeria - Desirable

Personal Qualities:

• Team player, a personof integrity - Essential
• Creative and takes initiative. - Essential
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment - Essential
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times. - Essential
• Self motivated person able to work without close supervision - Essential
• Demonstrable experience in working with communities - Essential
• Ability to travel to poor rural communities including North East and South South - Essential
• Effectively promote the AAN’s mission values, and objectives - Essential
• Proven Leadership Qualities - Desirable