Programme Support Team Leader – Partnership

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

About the job

The Partnerships Team Leader will be responsible for supporting DRC’s overall strategic vision for partnerships in Lebanon.  This will be accomplished by collaborating with DRC partners to achieve high quality programming, and effectively manage sub-grants, provide due diligence with partners to build strong, sustainable long-term strategic partnerships for DRC in Bekaa and the South of Lebanon. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Partners Relationship Management

• Based on DRC national partnership procedures, carry out mapping process for active local organizations to explore new partnerships opportunities in the north region. And coordinate the vetting process to achieve a transparent selection process of partners.
• Lead the capacity building need assessments (CBNA) of partner organizations, highlighting areas in need of support. Lead the assessments evaluation process and coordinate the selection committee meetings in close collaboration with the Area Manager, the Partnership Specialist, and relevant sector managers. Based on the CBNA findings, develop and ensure Capacity Building Plans (CBPs) are tailored and responsive to the organizational needs and aligned with DRC partnership strategy.
• Monitor and supervise the quality of the CB activities provided to each partner and collect learning indicators for each training subject (this includes pre-post –tests analysis, attendance records, participants’ feedback, facilitator report)
• Lead the post-capacity building assessment of DRC partners when the CBP is completed and report findings and analysis for both DRC and concerned partner.
• Develop the master capacity building plan for all DRC partners in Bekaa and the south.
• In close coordination with partners, lead the preparation and finalization of the Sub Grantee Agreements (SGA) and its annexes anf Work closely with partners and DRC focal points in developing, monitoring and updating the internal Project Management Tool (PMT), related partners’ reports and supporting documents.
• Identify specific risk factors associated to the sub-grant, and propose recommendation and appropriate measures to mitigate and manage those risks.
• In coordination with the partner and DRC relevant departments (mainly Finance), develop a budget forecast aligned with program requirements and allocated funds.

Reporting , Grants and Representation

• Coordinate and follow up closely with the partners to ensure that all financial and programmatic reporting requirements are completed in a timely manner as agreed in the SGA and as per DRC requirements. Support partners’ focal points, CBOs and Finance department in the verification and validation process of partner’s financial and programmatic reports.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• In coordination with DRC MEAL department and sector managers, to regularly follow up on partners achievements of targets and reporting according to DRC and donors’ requirements.

Accountability

• Supervise DRC’s partner’s accountability system and provide feedback on the required aspects of each partnership and Conduct and analyze partners’ satisfaction surveys and provide final internal report to the Partnership Specialist, and AM at the end of each grant.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a University degree or higher education in law, Social work, Business Administration, Project Management or gender studies, or another related field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Minimum 3 years experience in the humanitarian sector, of which one year minimum should include working through a partnerships modality.
• Understanding of best practices and strategies in partnership programming and various DRC sectors
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and adequate understanding of the Bekaa and the south Lebanon context.
• Experience in training facilitation and inputting to training contents.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, representation, negotiation, and diplomacy skills.
• Highly flexible in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems
• Understanding of best practices and strategies in partnership programming and various DRC sectors
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and adequate understanding of the Bekaa and the south Lebanon context.
• Experience in training facilitation and inputting to training contents.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, representation, negotiation, and diplomacy skills.
• Highly flexible in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length:  8 months until 30 November 2021 renewable based on performance and availability of funds

Band/Level: G Mgt/1

Duty Station: Bekaa

Start date: April 2021

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact karim.mikati@drc.ngo.