Partnership Officer – Monitoring, Learning And Aid Impact

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:   Programme Review and Key Learning: Lead on the development of a capacity assessment tool and act as focal point on the use of the tool and collection of related data. Assist in the assessment of partners’ capacity, mapping their capacity development needs and requests,  and develop capacity development plans for partners using multiple (and most contextually appropriate) capacity and organizational development techniques and tools Follow up and provide guidance and consistent coaching for partners on project management, reporting and to provide written feedback to the Programme Manager Deliver training workshops and coaching on humanitarian standards, mainly Sphere Standards and Humanitarian Accountability Partnership. Study and review training materials for preparedness on training delivery. Assist the Training Lead in the development of trainings materials and workshop preparations. Assist in developing needs-based partners’ capacity building plan and ensure its implementation in an efficient manner. Update and revise regularly the improvement and progression in partners capacity In collaboration with the project team, the HPM and the MEAL Advisor work on the analysis and assessment of downwards accountability (Oxfam/Partner towards project beneficiaries). Develop framework for monitoring aid impact and for  capturing and sharing learning on partnership programme learning within and beyond Oxfam   Partnership Administration: Monitor and follow up on partners reporting schedule. Prepare payment requests for grants to partners in accordance with relevant funding agreements. Assist the HPM on the development of programme activities. Liaise with OGB’s partners/beneficiaries. Collect, review and archive partners’ reports and provide updates to the team on progress of activities. Support partners' required reports and ensure accuracy and detailed data, and timely delivery of activities by partners in compliance to OGB and donor requirements. Monitor contextual changes and provide regular written update to the HPM and the team. Prepare draft reports to donors about progress of projects' activities. Communicate frequently with the HPM and line manager to ensure that all those who need to share information are well informed. Lead partnership assessments in coordination with the HPM and programme staff. Carefully review partnership agreements with its annexes and ensure its consistency, accuracy and completeness by working directly project teams.     SKILLS AND COMPETENCE: Education to a degree level in social sciences or related discipline. Experience undertaking the same or similar assignment(s) with an International NGOs and/or other organizations. An understanding of and experience of working in the humanitarian sector. Proven interest and awareness about programme Monitoring & Evaluation, and developments of learning reviews, preferably in humanitarian context. Awareness about gender issues and women empowerment. Manages resources and deadlines with minimum supervision. Good communication and interpersonal skills High level of planning skills Responsible, flexible and adaptable Good team player and builder Ability to work and communicate effectively with partners/beneficiaries to insure compliance with Oxfam GB and donor’s policies and procedures. Ability to speak, read, write and work in English and Arabic Practical experience in organizing partners organizational and technical capacity assessments. Knowledge and skills in computer usage (Ms Word, Excel). Other applications are preferable Willingness and eagerness to learn about organizational and financial procedures     OTHER: Ability to travel (short term assignments) in the region