Partnerships and Private Sector Engagement Manager Full Time

Generic responsibilities

The following is a brief description of the role.

• Lead the development and implementation of the localisation component of NRC’s country strategy , including the development and institutionalisation of the localisation strategy, guidance , systems and tools, following NRC’s global guidance.
• Lead and coordinate the deployment of the partnership approach across all the offices.
• Ensure all partners and partnerships adhere to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements.
• Support the overview and maintenance of projects implemented with Partners at the country office level, including providing helpdesk support to partners on compliance with NRC and donor requirements.
• Maintain relations with a range of partners and work with the country and area teams to identify and pursue suitable and aligned potential partners hips .

Specific responsibilities :

Partnership strategy development :

• Develop localisation strategy for NRC Ethiopia, tools, guidance notes, training material , and ensure reporting on Partnership’s component is timely and accurate.
• Conduct Due Diligence for each partner and evaluate their capacity for potential strategic partnership with NRC.
• Lead the development, drafting, and execution of the strategy implementation plan, ensuring efficient monitoring and evaluation processes are in place.
• Facilitate coordination across the Country Office and Area Offices to ensure consistent implementation of the partnership strategy, enabling effective collaboration.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date partner mapping .
• Build a network of key partners and stakeholders, keeping abreast of evolving trends (social, economic, and political), including the application of innovation to partnership and project development .
• Establish and continuously enhance a robust information management system for the management of partnership information , including partners’ profiles, contract management information, due diligence processes, assessments and reporting status, among others

Generic professional competencies

• 3-5 years of experience in working in a humanitarian/recovery/human rights or development context
• University degree combined with relevant professional background .
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles.
• Experience in managing and implementing programs in humanitarian contexts .
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to prioritise work given multiple competing deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Amharic , both written and verbal

Context-related skills, knowledge and experience

• Solid understanding of the Ethiopian civil society and private sector context.
• Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities, particularly in private sector engagement and partnership relations , management and/or coordination.
• Excellent networking, coordination, training and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proactive , self-motivated and a self-starter.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and discretion with confidential information
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts is an asset.
• Programme management b ackground is an asset. Experience in NRC thematic areas (e.g. ICLA, Shelter, LFS, Protection, Education etc.) is a strong asset.
• Background in Market Systems Development is a strong asset.

Behavioural competencies

• Ability to handle an insecure environment
• Respectful and able to work well with people of diverse backgrounds
• Critical thinker with astute analysis skills
• Ability to communicate with impact and respect Adaptable and able to cope with change