Job Vacancy at SOS Children’s Villages – Institutional Partnership Development Coordinator
SOS Children's Villages Sierra Leone was established in 1974 (the village in Freetown being the second oldest in Africa), we work with partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative, for instance an SOS family, in which the love of a Care Giver is essential.
In addition to quality care, we seek to provide quality education to all the children through our Herman Gmeiner International Schools and Kindergartens through service providers.
SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting an Institutional Partnership Development Coordinator to support and advise the National Association in the development of partnership with institutions, in order to significantly diversify and increase the financial resources available for national programmes. Under the leadership of the Fund Development & Communications (FDC) Manager, the IPD Coordinator will directly support the team in seizing funding opportunities.
He/she will develop and implement institutional partnership strategies and will be a key contributor to the growth of the funding portfolio as well as day to day donor relations management with bilateral donors, international organizations, governmental institutions, embassies and any other relevant national or international organizations.
Develop and implement an institutional fundraising and partnership strategy in line with the needs of the organization
To coordinate grant management for institutional funded projects, within a focus on donor compliance and donor reporting, in collaboration with Programme & Finance colleagues, this also includes the preparation of high-quality donor proposal, concept notes and reports.
Stay abreast of current trends in partnerships and governance in Sierra Leone and share learning with country Senior Management Team (SMT), as well as linking with the Regional and Global IPD Focal Persons.
Establish and maintain regular contact with donors, and participate in regional IPD networking and training.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor/ University degree or Master in International Development, Project Management or related field.
Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar role, with 2 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector.
Strong understanding of the donor environment in the humanitarian context and track record in identification and securing humanitarian funding opportunities (eg. UN, ECHO, Europe Aid, USAID/OFDA, USAID/FFP, SIDA, GAC, AA)
Broad network of UN, donor and NGO contacts in Sierra Leone, with proven experience development and maintain effective stakeholder relationship.
Excellent inter-personal, cultural and diplomatic skills with experience representing organisations at the regional and national networks.
Positive and professional approach: willingness to learn, very organised, commitment to deadlines, result focused, strong analytical skills and independent/self-motivated.
Support of SOS CVI vision, mission and values is essential.
A strong understanding of program design and development, especially in the sectors of Child Protection, Education, Health, Youth Empowerment, Livelihood, Gender and GBV, etc.
Highly developed communication with tact & diplomacy, interpersonal, networking, and negotiation skills.
Trustworthiness and confidentiality as well as modelling principled behaviour
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: 11th October 2021
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One
DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or
availability of funding
REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS: According to profile
LOCATION: National Office
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to:
Please indicate in the subject line the position, for example: “Application for the Position of Institutional Partnership Coordinator ”.
Closing date for the submission of applications is Friday 24th September, 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
What We Stand For:
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.
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