Partnership Coordinator at Save The Children

The Role

• The Partnership Coordinator will support program and support staff who manage partnerships in individual projects and programs.
• It is a cross-cutting role involving technical assistance and support to ensure high quality, feedback and learning in our partnerships. S/he will work closely with Awards Manager and the Deputy Team Leader Operations.
• The Partnerships Coordinator is a key position working together with stakeholders and partners across North East Nigerian Humanitarian Response to coordinate, monitor and support the successful implementation of the Partnership Framework.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• At least 5 years working experience in development field, with at least 3 years experience in partnership based programming
• Experience with supporting organizational capacity strengthening processes
• Extensive knowledge of and credibility with local and national NGO partners
• Knowledge about core elements of approach to work in partnerships
• Familiarity with humanitarian assistance and long-term development work in order to communicate effectively with partners
• A full understanding of political, economic and social contexts of North East Nigeria
• Excellent training/facilitation, negotiation, conflict handling, presentation, networking and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Master Degree, preferably in any subject of Social Science or related field.
• An understanding of and commitment to, the aim of SCI as an organisation working for social change and active in the promotion of the rights of the child.