Partnership Officer

The Partnership Officer will be the main contact focal point for a portfolio of partners, following up on their project implementation, reviewing reporting and providing support to partners at all stages of the project cycle. Competencies: Strong capacity to build partnerships and to work with local partner organizations. Solid knowledge of project management cycle and related tools Ability to analyze, compile and process information received in both English and Arabic Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of crisis-affected populations Strong knowledge of the Syrian context in terms of geography, humanitarian access and needs Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect. Ability to take on a role as a coach or mentor and to pass on information effectively Understanding of confidentiality issues and ability to handle confidential information  Detailed Responsibilities & Tasks  Responsibility 1: Act as Partner Focal Point Maintain the day-to-day communication with partners management team and stay in regular contact with partners’ field teams Act as a focal point for partners’ questions and queries and facilitate the flow of information between partners and other members of the partner support team Develop an in-depth knowledge of the partner organization, including their profile, geographic reach and capacity Develop an in-depth knowledge of the partners’ main areas of operation and keep up to date on security developments Feed partner-specific information into the partner mapping by keeping up-to-date on partners’ project ideas and priorities Report any security incidents involving partners Responsibility 2: Follow up on partners’ projects Prepare the MOUs, including all relevant annexes, for partners’ projects Extract relevant information from partners’ proposals and reports to feed into output trackers, situation reports, donor reports and proposals, while respecting the confidentiality of sensitive information In coordination with the MEAL officer, check partners’ reporting and triangulate project documentation to monitor project progress Keep track of all deliverables due from partners and make sure that they are received in time to keep in line with the project implementation plan Make sure that the terms of the partnership laid down in the annexes to the MOU and operating procedures and policies are complied with Responsibility 3: Provide Capacity Support to Partners Assist with partner capacity assessments and contribute to the drafting of the capacity building plan Prepare project-specific reporting templates and tools for partners With guidance from the Partnership Program Coordinator, provide support to partners with assessments, budgeting, objective-setting, and planning of activities Provide guidance and coaching to partners throughout project implementation Conduct kick-off meeting and close-out meetings per project to communicate grant-specific information and main requirements to partners Liaise between partners and technical advisors/external consultants Contribute to the preparation of partner trainings Other: Provide cover for other posts when needed and carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the  Partnership Program Coordinator