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Partnership Advisor

Date Posted: May 20, 2024
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Job Detail

  • Location:
    kabul
  • Type:
    Contract
  • Shift:
    Rotating Days
  • Career Level:
    Entry Level Staff
  • Positions:
    1
  • Vacancy number:
    CARE-AF-0882
  • Experience:
    4 Year
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Salary:
    As per company salary scale Af
  • Degree:
    Bachelors
  • Apply Before:
    Jun 01, 2024

Job Description

  1. Summary of Key Functions

The position holder will be responsible to develop and manage CARE Afghanistan (CAFG) in strategic partnerships with external organizations to drive growth and achieve business objectives. You will be responsible for identifying potential partnership opportunities, negotiating, and closing partnership agreements, and maintaining strong relationships with partners. Your expertise in building and nurturing partnerships will contribute to the overall success and expansion of the organization. The role includes ensuring that the technical provisions of the scope are followed, partners have the capacity and required information to implement the project, and that CARE can comply with all donor requirements as given the project agreement.  The position holder will be reporting to the Partnership and Liaison Manager and follow the following tasks but not limited to:

 

  1. Partnership Development, Negotiation and Agreements:
  • Identify potential partnership opportunities aligned with the organisation's goals and objectives.
  • Play a key role in the development of external communications materials for partners to ensure partner visibility comply CARE and donor requirement.
  • Support and facilitate conduction of DDA for the pre-identified potential partners and refer it to the PLM for further follow up with DCM and partner selection committee.
  • Proactively reach out to potential partners to explore collaboration opportunities.
  • Develop a deep understanding of partners' business models, objectives, and needs.
  • Facilitate and Lead negotiations and contract discussions to establish mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Collaborate and facilitate to draft and finalize partnership agreements.
  • Ensure all partnership agreements are in compliance with organisation policies and legal requirements.
  • Plan, develop and provide capacity building plan and initiative to build partner capacity.
  • Refer any issues or concerns raised by partners during the negotiation process to the PLM.

 

  1. Relationship Management with partners:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with partners at various levels within respecting the organization standards and policies.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for partners, addressing any questions or concerns promptly and refer the issues to PLM.
  • Regularly communicate and collaborate with partners to ensure alignment and successful partnership execution.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of partnerships, providing regular reports/update to PLM.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to activate and implement partnership initiatives and programs.
  • Track partnership performance metrics and analyse data to assess the effectiveness of partnerships.
  • Identify areas for improvement and work with partners to optimize partnership outcomes.
  • Support and facilitate Partner management with close coordination of PLM and project officers under PLM department.

 

     Key Results Expected

  • Mapping partners for CAFG’s projects and build partnership with NGOs according to the organization policy.
  • Strengthened formal and informal partnerships and Afghan Civil Society in coordination with programs.  
  • Institutional capacity building of partners in coordination with different programs and departments
  • Building relationships with current and potential informal and formal partners
  • Strengthening CAFG’s Due Diligence Process by adding Program Quality assessment components.
  • Coordinate DDA for partnership selection with various departments and country leadership team, Decision Making Committee (DMC)/Partner Selection Committee
  • Contribute program design and development ensuring localization and supporting women led organizations.
  • Develop communications material (brochures, pamphlets, fact sheets, posters, banners, briefing papers, power point presentations, human-interest stories etc.) on CARE’s partnership work for external audiences focused on learning, fundraising, programs/projects briefings, CI member visits.
  • Increase public understanding of CAFG’s partnership focus, specifically to targeted donor, government, and other interest groups.

 

2    Key relations   

  • Internal relations: Will collaborate closely with PLM, Program Coordinators, Communication Focal Points in sub offices, , FoC, Provincial Managers, DCDs and CD.
  • External relations: With CARE local partners, local NGOs, CSOs and coordination bodies and Media.

3     Duty Locations:  Kabul main office + travel to provinces.

 

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

 

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

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Creative design; strong, clear communication skills and ability to present ideas effectively; Self- starter and independent organizer; Strong teamwork and inter-personal skills; Able to facilitate training; Negotiation and relationship skills; Gender sensitivity and cultural sensitivity

6    Skills and Experience:

Strong skill and experience in writing, translation, presentation, and interpretation and experienced working in diverse environment.

7   Education:  Minimum MA in any field relevant to development, i.e., education, economics, journalism, etc. or commensurate professional experience.

 

8     Work Experience:  3-5 years’ experience in genders, partners communications, public relations, media management, partnership development and production/publications.

9    Languages Skills: Fluent both written and spoken English/Dari and Pashtu languages.

 

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Submission Guideline:

  • Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
  • Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
  • Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Partnership Advisor CARE-AF-0882 Kabul) otherwise your application will not be considered.
  • Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
  • The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
  • People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
  • CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Submission Email:

Afg.Vacancies@care.org

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