Senior Partnerships and Quality Assurance Officer

Job posted on 08 Sep, 2023 Apply before 24 Sep, 2023

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services. The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

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Job Description

Job Title	Senior Partnerships and Quality Assurance Officer
Classification Level	Grade 7
Organizational Unit / Duty Station (Department / Regional Office / Delegation... etc.)	Kathmandu, Nepal (Danish Red Cross Nepal Country Office, working in integration with the IFRC delegation in Nepal)
Immediate Supervisor’s Title	Country Manager, Danish Red Cross/IFRC
Technical Manager’s Title (if applicable)	Program Coordinator, Danish Red Cross/IFRC
Number of Technical Reports (if applicable)	NA
Number of Direct Reports (if applicable)	NA
Number of Indirect Reports (if applicable)	NA

Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization)

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

The Danish Red Cross (DRC) has a longstanding partnership with the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) having worked closely with them for more than 30 years, including in response and recovery, as well as in the delivery of community preparedness, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and health. The DRC Nepal Country Strategy 2022-2025 focused on, i) Emergency preparedness and response, ii) Inclusion in DRR, iii) Climate-smart solutions, and iv) Strategic advocacy and engagement with authorities.

Since 2022, under the strategic direction of the Country Manager, the DRC Country Office has embarked on ambitious plan to expand and diversify its funding base. This is as an effort to maintain as well grow the position of DRC as a leading actor in support of the NRCS as an integrated member of IFRC, but also within the broader humanitarian-development community in Nepal. To do so necessitates increased focus on external partner engagement, branding, communications, as well as upholding the utmost quality assurance of the existing programming being implemented with support from key donors. This requires specialised human resources dedicated to the task to ensure successful delivery.

Job purpose

The Senior Partnerships and Quality Assurance Officer will be based in the DRC Country Office (CO) which is an integrated part of the IFRC in Nepal and located in Kathmandu. They will work under the supervision of the DRCs Country Manager, but in liaison technically with other members of the CO, the Eurasia Regional Officer, and Global Partnerships unit in Copenhagen. Technical reporting line will be to the DRCs Project Design Specialist based in its Regional Office.

The Senior Partnerships and Quality Assurance Officer will be responsible under the guidance of the Country Manager for the identification of stakeholder mapping, project idea creation, development of concept notes and proposals as well as managing of internal processes for fundraising based on the broader ambitions, priorities and needs of the DRC CO. They will act as a support to the Country Manager in external engagement with key donors and partners to strengthen relationships with them, including ensuring they are kept engaged and informed of the work being done by DRC in Nepal.

The Senior Partnerships and Quality Assurance Officer will be responsible for providing support to members of the DRC CO on all aspects of Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (PMER) and Learning, and ensuring of accountability in terms of donor compliance and regulations. There will be specific focus on the program supported by DG ECHO (“the “STRONG in DRM” action”), but they will work in a matrix manner to offer support where there is a need to on other DRC programs.

They will work closely with Communications counterparts in the DRC CO, Regional Office and as needed IFRC Country Delegation to create communication products, and externally orientated that demonstrate the impact of the work being done with NRCS. This will include developing case studies, testimonials, and content suitable for internet and SoMe accounts.

There is an expectation that they will contribute actively to building the capacity of the DRC CO staff and NRCS counterparts on donor compliance and regulations, as well as PMER and Learning as identified a need to. As required, they will be called to travel to areas where DRC is supporting programming, but also other operations (as required).

Job duties and responsibilities

PMER and Learning (40%)	Support the responsible Program Coordinator with the development of implementation plans. Together with technical staff and in consultation with HQ matrices, create, and manage a PMER and Learning system for the DG ECHO funded program, and ensure routine monitoring against agreed indicators. Support NRCS in developing appropriate monitoring and reporting tools for DG ECHO funded programming. Coordinate the preparation of reports for DG ECHO (interim and final), as well as provide QA on reports to other donors supporting DRC programming. Support the development of research methodologies and tools for data collection (assessments, surveys etc.) Ensure that all assessment processes are followed including supervision, internal review, end line survey and final evaluation or lessons learnt workshop. Analyse emerging risks to the implementation of the programs and communicate these to the responsible Program Coordinator. Coordinate with NRCS to ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting is submitted on time and to the expected quality. Ensure that all DG ECHO reporting requirements are met including writing and editing programme updates and reports and provide QA for all other donor reporting prior to submission to HQ. Develop Standard Operating Procedures for development of applications and donor reporting for the DRC CO. Support the responsible Senior Officer with the documentation of learning, and evidence on the DG ECHO funded program. Coordination and oversight of baselines, reviews and evaluations of the DG ECHO supported program, and other DRC supported programs as needed. This can include ToR preparation for, and management of, programme surveys (e.g. baselines), special studies as technical assistance needs arise. Assist the Country Manager and responsible Program Coordinator with the preparation of informal updates and situation reports at the outset of an emergency/disaster.
Partnership and Resource Mobilization (40%)	Support assessments, research, project idea development, concept note, and project proposal writing based on needs and opportunities aligned with Country Strategy. Coordinate proposal development for DG ECHO using the Single Form, as well as the preparation and submission of any Modification Requests required. Assist the Country Manager in stakeholder mapping, identification of potential funding opportunities, and initiate development of applications. Build and strengthen donor relations together with the Country Manager to ensure regular dialogue with DG ECHO, EU Delegation, Danish Embassy, Danish companies and other RCRC partners. This includes the creation of engagement plans and strategies, convening of events and meetings. Manage the Partnership and Resource Mobilization Plan (PRMP) for the DRC CO in consultation with the Country Manager, and Deputy Head of Region. Continuously monitor the donor landscape for upcoming calls for proposals or opportunities for new partnerships with relevant actors. Coordinate with DRC Global Partnerships on funding requirements for the DRC CO in consultation with the Country Manager and initiate applications as relevant and agreed. Support the preparation of Go-No Go papers for decision making to initiate applications.
Coordination and Communications (15%)	Work closely with relevant technical staff to create communications products (audio-visual material, capacity statements, case studies, testimonials, etc.) that support the positioning of DRC on specific thematic areas where it is enacting shared leadership, as well as contributing to the development of communications plans. Develop content for sharing on the DRC CO SoMe (LinkedIn and Twitter) accounts. Develop long form case studies to be shared with HQ and published on DRC international website and the intranet. Represent the DRC in the absence of the Country Manager in coordination and consultation meetings with key donors. Support the Country Manager strengthen relationships with Danish INGOs, the Danish Embassy, and Danish companies based in Nepal. Contribute to advocacy efforts with key donors to ensure the prioritization of DRC interests in financing instruments, plans, and strategies. This includes contributing to the preparation of position papers to DG ECHO, European Union, and other key donors.
Technical assistance and capacity building (5%)	Support NRCS with the facilitation of training/workshops on PMER and Learning, as well as on donor compliance, standards, and regulations Provide technical guidance to DRC CO and NRCS on donor compliance, standards, and regulations.

Duties applicable to all staff

1.	Work actively towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals.
2.	Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
3.	Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Position Requirements

Education	Required	Preferred
Master’s Degree in a relevant area (e.g., International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Business Administration, Marketing)	X
Bachelor’s degree in a related field	X
Certifications gained on relevant DG ECHO training and learnings (PuntoSud)		X
Experience	Required	Preferred
5-7 years of experience in the formulation of program proposals, with demonstrated examples of success in the solicitation of funding from a multitude of partners/donors	X
Experience in establishing PMER and Learning systems for humanitarian and development programs (Indicator Tracking Tables, M&E Frameworks, Reporting and Tracking systems)	X
Experience in the start-to-end design, implementation, and closure of DG ECHO-supported program	X
Experience in the preparation of donor narrative reports (interim and final)	X
Experience in partner/donor mapping and creation of tailored engagement strategies	X
Experience in conducting lessons learned exercises, and synthesizing findings		X
Experience in partnering with the private sector, and other non-traditional donors		X
Experience in organizing partnership-orientated events and meetings		X
Experience working for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (RCRC)		X
Experience in designing and facilitating capacity-building initiatives and in delivering training for different stakeholders		X
Knowledge and Skills	Required	Preferred
Ability to communicate confidently with external stakeholders, including government officials, partners, and donors	X
Ability to navigate multilateral partner decision-making processes, funding instruments and requirement	X
Advanced knowledge of DG ECHO requirements and regulations, including of the Single Form and Modification Request process.	X
Knowledge of donor requirements and regulations of other institutional donors (e.g., Danida, FCDO, Global Affairs Canada, Global Europe, Norad, SDC, SIDA, USAID, etc.)		X
Demonstrate an understanding of common disaster risk management approaches (e.g. early warning, anticipatory action, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction etc.)		X
Demonstrate an awareness and commitment to GESI, CEA, PSI, Child Protection, and other key policies		X
Knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standards	X
Ability to collect, analyze, and condense large volumes of complex quantitative and qualitative	X
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and deliver results through collaboration	X
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills	X
Demonstrated ability to adapt and work effectively in dynamic and demanding operational environments and sometimes under pressure	X
Excellent analytical, team working, and communication skills	X
Able to communicate and negotiate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with internal and external stakeholders	X
Ability to work independently and with minimum guidance	X
Outstanding written/verbal communication skills	X
Flexibility, motivation, honest, reliability, and cultural awareness	X
Excellent facilitation skills	X
Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Office, and experience with data collection software (e.g., Kobo Collect etc.). Proficiency in Excel at an advanced level is a prerequisite.	X
Languages	Required	Preferred
Fluent spoken and written English	X
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)		X

Competencies (to be filled in by HR)

Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability

Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust

Job Overview

Category	Development and Project
Openings	1
Position Type	Full Time
Position Level	Senior Level
Experience	Please check vacancy details.
Education	Please check vacancy details
Posted Date	08 Sep, 2023
Apply Before	24 Sep, 2023
City	Kathmandu