ChildFund Ethiopia  is looking for qualified applicants for the following open position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Reporting Relationship:Partnership Portfolio Specialists
• Duty Station:Addis Ababa – Bole, Ethiopia
• Childfund Division:  Programs and Partnerships (P&P)

Job Title

Partnership Portfolio Officer

Job Requirement

Summary

The partnership portfolio officer will provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance through managing ChildFund’s portfolio of in-country partners. He/she will be responsible for identifying, developing, maintaining, and evaluating strategic partnerships and collaborations with multiple stakeholders including technical partners, resource partners, policy change/advocacy partners, beneficiary partners, and others to scale ChildFund’s impact, and aligned with the country strategic plan (CSP). He/she will support the partners’ team members to develop specific program/project portfolio management, risk management, and overall asset allocation from ChildFund.

 DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Partnership Portfolio Management – Achieves the development and maintenance of a strong Partnership   portfolio with an effective mix of different partner types that can maximize the impact   delivered by our program strategies, models, and specific interventions. Portfolio should include partners that are competent for undertaking work related to program and sponsorship implementation. advocacy, research, resource mobilization, technical, and operational and administrative support.

Partnership Life Cycle Management – Responsible for the effective management of the Partnership life cycle encompassing selection of partners; development of relationships; implementation of high quality, appropriate program interventions; monitoring of ongoing work; and transition or closure of formal relations

Partner Capacity Enhancement – Strong partnership portfolio is assured by conducting a partner assessment and then supporting partners in developing and implementing action plans directed at enhancing the capacities of their own organization, as well as identifying their potential role in the overall portfolio.

Partner Performance – Accountable for the management of partner performance on agreed program activities, evaluating their alignment with approved proposals, budgets, and technical quality standards.Representation, Advocacy and Networking – Builds and manages relationships with government, foundations development organizations, corporations, local authorities, and the public to increase ChildFund’s visibility, profile, and credibility Identifies and pursues opportunities for new collaborations and/or partnerships.

Grant Acquisition and Management – identifies priority partners for grant and other resource mobilization opportunities, develops teaming and sub-award agreements, and manages partner performance on grants.

Knowledge management and learning: Develop learning and knowledge products, as it relates to partnership portfolio management, that meet standards and enable organization-wide learning and sharing by documenting approaches, project and program designs and lessons, case studies and other knowledge products. Seek and leverage existing knowledge products to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Child Safeguarding: Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy. Assist partners adopt and rollout out their own Child Safeguarding policies and processes.

 Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in community development/social science discipline. Equivalent relevant work experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree.

 Required  QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE       

4+ years specialized experience managing partnerships and development programs to support community development, preferably in a technical area, community development and/or child-focused programming.

Computer proficiency in general office software (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

Preferred

English proficiency (Officer level)

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

NB:Women are highly encouraged to apply

How to apply

To apply,please use the following link.   https://childfundinternational.secure.force.com/careers/fRecurit_ApplyJob?vacancyNo=VN1092

Deadline:September 22,2021