Partnership Officer

About DCA

DCA Lebanon has worked in mine action since 2007 in Lebanon. In addition to reducing the harm from explosion, clearance activities also release contaminated land for socio-economic development in the context of rising demands from the local and refugee population. In 2012, DCA began implementing humanitarian and development projects through local partners and scaled-up its operations this year due to the deepening crisis.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Partnership Officer will be responsible for strengthening DCA’s partnerships with our local partners, conducting capacity assessments, developing capacity building plans and ensuring implementation of projects in compliance with DCA and donor guidelines. This role will provide support on the operational level by validating financial, HR and procurement documents, coordinating with the different departments within DCA and our partners.

General Responsibilities

• Conduct partner capacity assessments and develop capacity building plans in coordination with the Support Service Department. Coordinate pre-partnership due diligence process in-line with DCA’s process and guidelines.
• Maintain contracts, documentation, partner assessments and other similar databases for all existing and potential partners with pertinent information about the scope of work and geographic coverages.
• Follow-up on partner agreement instalments, ensuring timely funds transfer and proper financial follow-up and support for partners.
• Day-to-day management and administration of partnerships. Ensure roles and responsibilities of partners are well defined and understood by both parties.
• Conduct spot checks for financial documentation, HR and Supply Chain.
• Ensure partnership principles of responsibility, results-oriented approach, equity, transparency and complementary in our work with partners.

Capacity Building/Support Function

• Organise, develop and conduct training tailored to capacity and needs of partners with regular coaching and mentoring sessions.
• Support DCA’s in the delivery of capacity strengthening plans for partners.
• Coordinate with other DCA departments, partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities to support capacity strengthening.
• Support partners and DCA in development of narrative proposals and budget.
• Facilitate, coordinate or arrange training related to the outcomes of the capacity assessment and according to partner’s needs and gaps.
• Provide feedback to local partners on financial, HR and procurement procedures, requirements and documentation.

Reporting

• Review financial documents and provide feedback to partners.
• Ensure partner documentation is filed and accessible.
• Support submission of timely, accurate and well-written donor reports and other reporting requirements of partner components.
• Work with other staff to review monthly internal reports and support drafting and compilation of partner reports into overall donor reports.
• Follow up on partners’ financial spending, reporting and budgeting.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, International Development or a related field. Proven work experience will be considered as a substitute for formal education.
• At least three years’ experience of project planning and management, and strong programme design skills. Experience of planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation skills.
• At least two years’ experience in undertaking training and capacity building initiatives.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
• Experience in partnering with local partners and providing direct technical support to local organizations. Interest in organisational development of small organisations.
• Highly organised, close attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Fluent Arabic and English written and spoken language skills.
• Ability to work well independently and with a team.
• Strong computer skills: must be competent in the use of Windows MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Audit experience is desirable.

DCA Offers

• One year contract, renewable based on performance and donor funding availability.
• 15 days of leave in addition to all national holidays.
• Training opportunities and flexible working.
• A salary paid in US Dollars.

How to Apply

Send your CV and one page motivation letter that sets out how you meet the requirements of the role to infolebanon@dca.dk. All qualifications will be verified before formal offer can be made. Include ‘Partnership Officer’ in the subject of the email and include three professional references (name, phone, email, company name). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DCA is an equal opportunity employer. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, religion or ethnicity are encouraged to apply. Everyone applying must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy. For more on DCA, see www.danchurchaid.org