Partnership Officer // Partnership Officer in Terre des hommes Ukraine

Partnership Specialist Terre des hommes is looking for a proactive, energetic and organized Partnership Specialist to join our team in Mykolaiv, Ukraine (with the possibility of moving between local offices) to support the implementation of our projects. If you are looking for meaningful work that will make a lasting impact on children's lives, we want to meet you.Start Date: Coming SoonContract: 10 months (extendable)Probationary Period: 1 monthSalary: Competitive salary, private health insurance and life insurance from accidents Location: m. Mykolaiv Application deadline: Recruitment will continue until the vacancy is filled WHAT WE DO IN EUROPE AND UKRAINE Terre des hommes (Tdh) is a leading Swiss organization for helping children. Since 1960, Tdh has been helping to build a better future for children and young people, especially those most at risk, by offering innovative and sustainable solutions. Working in more than 30 countries, Tdh focuses on maternal and child health, migration and access to justice for children. In Ukraine, Tdh has been working through partnerships since 2009, and legally opened its offices in 2014. Since 2015, Tdh has been providing a variety of services to children, youth and their families in conflict-affected territory, with a special focus on psychosocial support. For more information, please visit https://www.tdh.org, https ://tdh-ukraine.org, www.facebook.com/TdhUkraine/Job DescriptionReporting to the Partnership Manager, the Partnership Officer acts as the main contact person and provides support to partners implementing Tdh projects in Ukraine. This includes providing support and acting as a key interlocutor on monitoring and evaluation issues related to partner programs, capacity building, reporting and donor compliance, as well as general communication and liaison between Tdh and partners. The Partnership Officer is also responsible for the internal coordination of other Tdh structural divisions regarding partnerships. Main duties Search and attract new partners. Preparation of partnership agreements in accordance with Tdh policy, agreements with local authorities, preparation and collection of accompanying documentation for agreements, supervision of the verification and signing process agreements. Management of relations with existing partners. Support of partners and moderation of their activities in the implementation of projectsTdh. Screening of potential partners according to internal proceduresTdhDevelopment of a strategy for cooperation with partners. Analysis of the network of non-governmental organizations of Ukraine that work in a similar Tdh sphere, determination of the needs of our organization in the direction of partnership, development of a strategy for interaction with partners. Interaction with all structural units of Tdh. Increasing the efficiency of current partners: monitoring and analysis of the results of the work of partners in Tdh projects, performance evaluation, data collection, implementation of improvements, analysis of work efficiency, determination of potential for partnership growth. Development of a plan to work with partners in the context of support and development of young local public associations cooperating with Tdh. Participation in public speeches nand topics related to Tdh activities. Participation in systematic business trips to the regions of Tdh projects in order to build a partnership network, monitor the work of partners in Tdh projects. Management of Tdh sub-grant distribution processes (contracting and conducting tenders) Coordinate consideration of grant applications from civil society partners .Managing the flow of reportingPartner-Tdh, including checking the reporting documentation of the partner where necessaryRequirements:Higher education, preferably in the social or humanitarian fieldsFrom 1 year of experience working in humanitarian programs or development programs in an international organizationGood computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Good communication skills, written and spoken language, fluency in spoken and written Ukrainian. Good interpersonal and motivational skills. Flexibility/motivation. Ability to work with a large amount of information. Readiness for systematic business trips to other regions where Tx projects are implemented. Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian, the ability to communicate and communicate in English IT knowledge: Experience in using computer programs such as Microsoft Office, knowledge of the MS Excel database package. Detailed information HOW TO APPLY: You can send your application (resume and motivation letter) to [email protected] In the subject line of the email, please indicate the position "Partnership Specialist" PARTNERSHIP OFFICERTerre des hommes is looking for a proactive, energetic, and organized Partnership Officer, to join its team in Mykolaiv, Ukraine (with the possibility of traveling between local offices), to support in the implementation of its projects. If you are looking for a meaningful job that will make a lasting impact on the lives of children, we want to meet you. Start date as soon as possible Contract 10 months (with possibility of extension) Probation period 1 month Salary Attractive salary, private health insurance and life insurance against accidentsLocation MykolaivDeadline for applications:Recruitment will be ongoing until the position is occupiedWHAT WE DO, IN EUROPE AND UKRAINETerre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss organization for children's aid. Since 1960, Tdh has helped build a better future for children and youth, especially those most exposed to risks, making an impact with innovative and sustainable solutions. Working in more than 30 countries, Tdh focuses on maternal and child health, migration and access to justice for children. In Ukraine, since 2015, Tdh has been providing a variety of services to children, youth and their families in the conflict-affected area, with a special focus on psychosocial support. more information, please check https://www.tdh.org, https://tdh-ukraine.org, www.facebook.com/TdhUkraine/ROLE DESCRIPTION Based in Ivano-Frankivsk. Reporting to the Partnerships Officer, the Partnerships Manager acts as the main point of contact and provides support to the implementing partners of Tdh projects in Ukraine. This includes providing support and serving as a key interlocutor on monitoring and evaluation issues related to partner programsams, capacity building, donor reporting and compliance, and general communication and liaison between Tdh and partners. The Partnerships Officer is also responsible for the internal coordination of other Tdh departments on partnerships.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES- Search and engagement of new partners.- Preparation of partnership agreements in accordance with Tdh's policy, agreements with local authorities, preparation and collection of supporting documentation for agreements, supervision of the process of reviewing and signing agreements.- Manage relationships with existing partners. Supporting partners and moderating their activities in the implementation of Tdh projects.- Conducting screening of potential partners in accordance with Tdh's internal procedures- Development of a strategy for cooperation with partners. Analyzing the network of Ukrainian NGOs working in the same field as Tdh, determining the needs of our organization in the area of partnership, developing a strategy for cooperation with partners.- Interaction with all structural units of Tdh- Improving the effectiveness of current partners: monitoring and analyzing the results of partners' work in Tdh projects, evaluating effectiveness, collecting data, implementing improvements, analyzing performance, identifying the potential for partnership growth.- Development of a plan for working with partners in the context of supporting and developing young local public associations that cooperate with Tdh.- Participation in public speeches on topics related to the activities of Tdh.- Participation in systematic business trips to the regions where Tdh projects operate to build a partnership network and monitor the work of partners in Tdh projects.- Manage the processes of distributing Tdh subgrants (concluding agreements and holding competitions)- Coordinate the review of grant applications from civil society partners.Manage the Partner - Tdh reporting flow, including verification of partner reporting documentation where necessaryCompetencies and Requirements for the position- University degree, preferably in social sciences or humanities- At least 1 year of experience in humanitarian or development programs in an international organization- Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel- Good communication skills, written and oral communication, fluency in spoken and written Ukrainian.- Good interpersonal and motivational skills- Flexibility/motivation- Ability to work with a large amount of information- Willingness to travel regularly to other regions where Tdh projects are implemented- Stress tolerance- Ability to meet deadlinesLanguagesFluency in Ukrainian, Russian required and communicative, oral skills in English IT KnowledgeExperience in using such computer software as Microsoft Office, knowledge of database package MS Excel.TO APPLY:Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their application (CV and motivation in English) to [email protected] Please mention in the title of the email the position “Partnerships Officer”Child Safeguarding Policy:To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy.GDPR compliance:By sending your application, you agree that your personal data will be used in the recruitment process. All the documents we will request in different steps of the recruitment process will only be used for this purpose.All staff involved in recruitment and selection are aware that data protection rules apply, and that personal information will be treated confidentially. According to our policy, we will keep your application documents for the period of the recruitment only.Due to an anticipated high number of applications, Tdh is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.