The purpose of the Partnership Officer is to support the application of a cross-sector, comprehensive access and partnership approach for programming in Sudan to strengthen NRCโs ability to access to vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement.
The Partnership Officerโs core role is to support the identification and capacity development of local partner to enable them to more effectively respond to the needs of displaced and vulnerable communities. The Partnership Officerโs role will be to work with partners to assess their existing capacity, develop capacity strengthening plans and support their coaching and training.ย
Generic responsibilities
Ensure compliance to NRC policies, guidance and procedures and consideration of NRC global and regional strategies when executing functions related to this role. Support partnerโs adherence to the NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines; provide compliance spot-check/audit support.ย Provide support to project staff and implementing partners involved in NRC activities; Liaise with peer organisations and staff in partner agencies to facilitate information sharing and coordinationย Prepare and files accurate records of activities and ensures all information is accurate and available in time.Specific responsibilitiesย
Maintain strong relationships with existing partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Support in organizing meetings, follow-ups with partners for mutually beneficial NRC engagement. Conduct regular field visits; provide coaching and mentoring to partners' staff and field staff as needed. Follow up on the Local partners weekly reporting. Provide periodic orientation to partners' staff on compliance requirements. Assist in planning and delivering capacity-sharing trainings, including participant coordination. Manage administrative arrangements for trainings and workshops (venue, accommodation, transport). Provide technical support for online and in-person training events. Assist in the partner selection process by drafting EoIs and performing initial assessments. Maintain and update tracking tools and templates for effective partnership management. Provide translation support for partner reports and documents for donor reporting. Maintain the filing system for partnership documents and track Partnership Agreements. Support the due diligence process, including capacity checks, COTER checks, and reference checks. Monitor partner compliance with NRC policies, tools, and guidelines; propose initiatives to bridge gaps.Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
Professional competenciesย
Generic professional competencies for this position:ย
Minimum 3 years of experience of relevant experience in a related field, including in partnerships and civil society strengthening. Above average computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Windows Word and Excel. Proven ability to work effectively with national and local civil society organizations required. Good understanding of donor regulations and grants management (e.g. with institutional humanitarian and development donors); Strong personal organisational skills, analytical thinking for strategy development. Willingness to travel to field offices and work in difficult environment according to travel requirements.Context related skills, knowledge, and experience:ย
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity. Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic. Planning across multiple activities and complex projects. Demonstrated experience in learning and evaluation and program development. Experience in capacity-sharing and community-based programming. Experience in coordinating activities and liaising with external actors.Behavioural competenciesย
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRCโs Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:
Planning and delivering results Working with peopleย Communicating with impact and respect Strategic thinking Initiating action and change The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH