Partnership_Specialist

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Partnership_Specialist

THE ORGANIZATION:

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Under the line management and upon delegation of Egypt Country Manager, the Partnership Specialist will be responsible for

• Support the definition and implementation mission’s partnership strategy.
• Contribute to HI’s influence in Egypt via coordination and representation.
• Ensure HI’s legal compliance and acceptance from local authorities.

REPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility 1: Partnership strategy

• 1. With the Country Manager’s guidance, leads the definition, implementation and revision of the mission’s partnership strategy
• Based on the stakeholders mapping and the identification of key partners, initiate partnership framework.
• Provide assistance to the mission’s staff on the partnership management’s cycle (from capacity assessment, to contractualization and implementation).
• Together with the Country Manager, establish key partnership – beyond implementing partnership.
• Support the implementation of sub-grants management.
• When requested by Country Manager, provides technical support to project manager on partnership management.
• Reviews and provides final validation on implementing partner’s reports.
• 1. Ensures the partnership’s compliance
• Ensures that the due diligence is conducted as per HI and donors regulations.
• Performs a comprehensive review of the partnership agreements package as per HI’s regulations and provides feedback to Project Managers.
• Support in partnership management as per the request of Country Manager.

Responsibility 2: Representation, Communication and Fundraising

2.1. Contributes to the mission’s communication and visibility.

• Together with the Country Manager, Project Managers and Regional Advocacy Advisor, defines the communication and visibility plan of the mission, including timeline and resources.
• Contributes to and follow the implementation of the plan.
• Contributes to the organization of events.
• Contributes to the production of regular and quality communication material (social media posts, news letter, success stories, etc.).
• Ensures and manages a pictures and videos bank of previous and current projects.
• 1. Acts as representative and promotes the excellent reputation and positive image of HI.
• Represents HI vis à vis pre-defined local, national, traditional, political, military and diplomatic authorities and bodies, as per the delegation by the Country Manager.
• Represents HI vis à vis pre-defined international organizations and coordination mechanisms and systems, as per the delegation by the Country Manager.
• Represents HI in coordination platform, per the delegation by the Country Manager.
• Ensures to collect relevant notes, documents and contacts; shares with relevant colleagues; and ensures proper archiving.

2.3. Contributes to the development and implementation of the mission’s fundraising strategy

• Together with the Country Manager, Regional Grants Developer and head office Operations Officer, identify potential funders including institutional donors, private sector (social responsibility), foundations and other innovative fundings mechanisms.
• As delegated by Country Manager, maintains regular contacts with identified donors (requesting and giving updates, etc.).
• Reviews donor reports and coordinates the submission to donors.
• Compiles and reviews the mission’s monthly operational report.
• Identifies opportunities for disability inclusion technical assistance and propose a mission’s strategy to reach opportunities – in line with the operational strategy.
• Is the focal point for technical assistance commercial contracts (for the client-relation and administration).

Responsibility 3: Legal compliance and acceptance from local authorities

• 1. Ensure the legal compliance of HI’s presence and activities in Egypt as per the law.
• Ensures the preparation and submission of quality narrative and financial reports to local authorities.
• Ensures the preparation and submission of quality letters and other documents to local authorities.
• Ensures the translation from/to Arabic and English when requested.
• Enquires about all the relevant laws in Egypt and share information with the mission’s management.
• Participates in the INGO Forum Administration sub-working group.
• Ensures that projects obtain the necessary approvals and/or notifications from/to local authorities.
• Updates the legal requirements table and perform regular follow-up with relevant colleagues.
• Ensures archiving of documents.

2.2. When delegated by the Country Manager, represents HI towards local authorities

• Is the focal point towards Ministry of Social Solidarity for administrative purpose.
• Is the focal point towards relevant authorities to proceed with HI’s security clearance.
• Joins the Country Manager (or represents HI) in meetings with local authorities and develops relevant contacts.
• Takes the notes and archives meetings with local authorities.
• When delegated, takes the lead on cooperation’s development with local authorities (e.g. work on MoU, etc.).
• Remains updated on the government strategic development, makes necessary research and updates the Country Manager.
• Updates lists of contacts.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE will have:

Required :

• Bachelor degree in relevant sector (management, communication, international development, etc.)
• At least 6 years in the field of international development, cooperation and/or humanitarian assistance
• At least 3 years of relevant experience (external affairs, partnership manager, fundraising, etc.)
• Experience in Middle East, with local authorities is mandatory
• Outstanding communication skills
• Very good writing skills
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including WORD, POWERPOINT and EXCEL
• Fluent in English and Arabic (written, spoken, read)

Preferrable:

• Master degree in relevant sector (management, communication, international development, etc.)
• Experience with HI and knowledge of its fields of action, mandate, strategy and approaches is considered an asset
• 2 years of experience as Project Manager is an added-value
• Knowledge of Disability Inclusion is an added-value
• Experience in Egypt, with local authorities and international organizations is an added-value
• Diploma in Project Cycle Management

Personal skills:

• Ability to anticipate
• Ability to respect deadline and work under pressure
• Very good analytical skills
• Positive personality, with great diplomacy and orientation towards solutions
• Adaptability, flexibility
• Autonomy in work

Initial contract will be for a period of 9 months (to extend)

the position is based in Cairo

Contract: Employment

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer.

It welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and is ready to provide reasonable accommodation for their specific needs.

Closing date: 06/03/2023

Expected starting date: 1st of April 2023 (possibility of 1st of May 2023)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application should include CV and motivation letter and must be written in Enlgish (only). Incomplete motivation letters and applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

Please adress all applications through email to: [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email mentioned above or by phone: +20(0)1 09 995 3135