Title: Programme and Partnership Development Coordinator
Company Name: United Purpose
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters or equivalent level qualification in a development-oriented field or other relevant subject.
Job Context:
∎ Overall purpose: Support the Country Director and SMT in development programme strategy, lead the development of evidence-based programming/projects, proposals and fundraising for the country programme through maintaining a robust funding pipeline; develop new partnerships and constantly explore opportunity for development of consortia resulting in sustained strength and quality of country office programme portfolio.
∎ Support the programme units in delivering high quality programming across all sectors, ensuring visibility guidelines and high-quality reporting as well as managing key donor relationships; manage external communications and ensure effective implementation of safeguarding policy; act as a member of Bangladesh Senior management team; and lead a dedicated resource mobilisation team for programme and partnership development.
∎ Reporting to: Country Director
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Programme Strategy Development:
∎ In coordination with the SMT, advances and documents the organisational programme strategy, including target activities, beneficiaries, donors and partnerships and supports CD in development of country strategy for next five years.
∎ Collects and presents findings from sector studies and research to the SMT alongside community partner input to inform programme strategy and project development in real time and ensure best practice.
∎ Remain updated with national strategies and policies to align proposals with national policies/priorities accordingly.
∎ Project and Proposal Development:
∎ Identifies and pursues funding opportunities that are aligned with the organisation mission and community partner interests and needs in coordination with SMT and relevant Programme and Project staff.
∎ Guides and/or supports the development of proposals/concept notes for potential projects.
∎ Engages and coordinates with community partners to amplify the presence of community leadership and interests in the proposal development process.
∎ Formative Research and Evidence-base Management:
∎ Develops research strategy in coordination with SMT and MEL team and in line with organisational strategy and proposal development to enrich the evidence-base for UP’s approach and improve programme quality.
∎ Manages library of organisational experience and supporting literature to maintain institutional memory.
∎ Programme Quality:
∎ Supports the programme team in ensuring quality of implementation of major projects and accountability to community partners.
∎ Develops and implements systems to ensure quality of programme design, implementation and monitoring, which incorporate learnings from the sector and community feedback.
∎ Donor reporting:
∎ Assists Project and Programme staff with report development and refinement and ensure submission of high-quality reports.
∎ Donor Relations:
∎ Liaises with potential and current donors to identify funding opportunities, manage expectations, and ensure coordination and accountability.
∎ Partnership Development:
∎ Identify potential NGOs, INGOs and other national and international organizations for partnership in developing and implementing projects.
∎ Liaise with potential and current partners to identify areas of synergy and cooperation, represent the interests and capacity of UP, and enable effective consortium coordination and collaboration.
∎ Participates in relevant conferences, site visits where appropriate, and the representation of the organisation where necessary and appropriate.
∎ External Communications and representation:
∎ Guides development and implementation of Communications and Visibility Plans at the project and organisation level ensuring organisational standards are maintained.
∎ Represents United Purpose, when delegated, to government, Embassies/Delegations, and other international agencies, funding and other partners, potential donors and other bodies including civil society networks and the public.
∎ Safeguarding:
∎ Coordinates with HQ on safeguarding issues and supports CP Safeguarding Committee in rolling out country level policy and facilitating implementation.
∎ Works in a safe, respectful and nurturing way which prevents harm and promotes well-being across UP programmes and partners.
∎ Other:
∎ Provides leadership and management support to staff reporting to this position including coordinating workplans, building team spirit and morale, conducting performance appraisals, and supporting staff development.
∎ Carries out other duties and responsibilities reasonably delegated by the Country Director.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Proven experience in proposal development and understanding of project budgets.
∎ Proven experience in programme development, donor liaison, building donor relations, networking and organisational representation.
∎ Proven experience in grant and contract management.
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills.
∎ Attention to detail and strong planning and organisational skills.
∎ Ability to work proactively, under own initiative with minimal supervision.
∎ Ability to work to tight deadlines and multiple priorities in a demanding environment.
∎ Commitment to UP values and capability to adapt to the local work environment and constraints.
Salary:
∎ As per UP HR policy.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Career Growth: In an international environment, there is excellent opportunity for professional growth in development sector.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 9 Jul 2022
Company Information:
∎ 28 Jun 2022
∎ United Purpose
Category: NGO/Development
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Source: bdjobs.com