Specialist of the partnership development department in International rescue committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the most acute humanitarian crises in the world, helps victims of conflicts and disasters to restore health, increase the level of security, education, economic well-being and enable them to move on. Founded in 1933 at the urging of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs), working in more than 40 countries and more than 25 US cities to help people survive, regain control of their own futures, and build their communities. IRC employees are a force of humanity. They achieve long-term results by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions of people. If you are passionate about change, looking for solutions and passionate about making them happen, join us. Together, we will be able to change the lives of millions of people around the world for the better.

JOB INFORMATION

The position of Partnership Specialist is key to supporting the program in Ukraine. The primary objective of this position is to support the portfolio of partnerships and facilitate the program to ensure effective management of sub-grants and building of strong, sustainable partners, with high standards and compliance. The Partnership Specialist will support the Partnership Development Manager in the day-to-day management of IRC subgrants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote effective partnerships:
  1. Promote and implement the IRC's Partnership Excellence for Equity and Results (PEERS) system. 
  2. Contribute to the formation of a deep understanding of PEERS throughout the IRC program in Ukraine and ensure the application of IRC principles, skills and approaches in the work of employees with partners through programs and projects
• Partnership Management Support: 
  1. Assist in the overall management of all partnerships as assigned by the Senior Partnership Specialist and/or Partnership Manager, as well as in PEERS processes / documentation
  2. Support the program team in conducting meetings to open, review and finalize partnership projects
  3. Assist in the narrative and financial reporting processes, including review and feedback< /li>
  4. Provide administrative support and translation to IRC functional leaders as needed to ensure timely and effective review and reflection of partner programs, finance and compliance (monitoring)
  5. Maintain complete and organized partnership files for each partner. o Maintain up-to-date partnership project tracker / monitoring schedule
  6. Support IRC functional leaders to ensure smooth completion of partnership projects whenever possible.
• Execute any other tasks determined by the Senior Partnership Specialist and/or Partnership Manager

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in international development or relations, finance, business or related fields; master's degree will be an advantage - or equivalent work experience

Work experience:Minimum 1 yearand experience working with international or local non-governmental organizations (preferred) or other organizations that required managing several tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment

Available skills and abilities:

• Experience of working with partners
• Awareness of the basic rules and requirements of donors
• High organization, attention to details and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in coordination with other teams
• Willingness to occasionally travel to field offices and partner locations
• Professional command of oral and written English, Ukrainian and/or Russian languages; ability to clearly express opinions
• High level of working skills by computer

REPORTING STRUCTURE AND TEAMWORK

• Reports to: Partnership Manager
• Other internal and/or external contacts: the position involves regular communication and participation in meetings with internal and external audiences, so strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive working environment are essential for this role relationships
  1. Internal contacts: Technical coordinators, partnership department staff, finance team, supply chain team, program teams.
  2. External contacts: partner staff

IRC employees can count on the following advantages:

• Competitive salary
• Work aimed at specific goals, growth prospects
< li>Classes with English language and an unlimited number of online training courses
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance for employees and their family members
• Free psychological assistance for employees and their family members
• 30 calendar days of annual leave with flexible terms, not limited to legally established minimum standards
• Up to 10 days of paid sick leave

Standards of professional activity

IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values ​​and principles set forth in the IRC Code of Conduct The IRC Way. These are integrity, service and responsibility. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies to protect beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse, child protection, harassment-free workplace, fiscal integrity, struggle with persecution, anti-trafficking and other politicians.

IRC staff must adhere to the core values ​​and principles set out in the IRC Way - Standards of Professional Conduct. These are integrity, service, equality and accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC conducts its safeguarding policy to protect adults and children from any form of exploitation and violence, including sexual exploitation and violence, and to protect its staff from sexual harassment and These obligations are set out in IRC security policies, available in English and Ukrainian at this link: https://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies

IRC is an active member of the Interagency Working Group on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Violence (PSEA) established in Ukraine. The IRC is committed to reducing the gender imbalance in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce, including parental leave, gender-sensitive safety protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer. The IRC considers all applicants based on their merits, regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.