Turkey: Partnership Capacity Building Coordinator

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 12 months

The role

The Partnership Capacity Building Coordinator will work closely with the Partnership Manager, as well as the MEAL, technical and program teams to oversee Save the Children partner organizational development and capacity building, including evaluating the progress, conducting full organizational capacity assessment to all Save the Children partners, creating capacity building and organizational development plans for partners and following up on specific support actions with the relevant Save the Children department. This position requires someone who has experience developing training materials and strong facilitation and training skills to be able to provide support in a wide range of areas. The position will in consultation with partners and internal Save the Children departments, develop standard and tailored training packages that meet the needs of partners. Approximately 50% of Save the Children's portfolio in Turkey and Syria is implemented through partners and networks. This is line with Save the Children strategy to strengthen civil society to support a resilient, responsive and sustainable relief and development process for children and their families. The Partnership Capacity Building Coordinator will work with both well-established and new and emerging organizations and networks. A key deliverable will be the development of an Organizational Capacity Development (OCD) Kit, either online or through an offline platform that is accessible and relevant to a broad range of humanitarian and development actors.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Bachelor Degree in Development Studies or relevant technical field (e.g. Social/Political Science, Management, Economics, and Engineering).
• Minimum 3 years-experience working with NGOs or in the humanitarian sector
• Experience in managing and implementing programs in humanitarian contexts aimed at building capacity of civil society organizations.
• Experience in oversight and capacity building of local partners
• Knowledge of both programmatic and operational aspects of program
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (required)
• Computer literate (including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and ability to do internet based research
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and discretion with confidential information
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Proven ability to handle challenging work load

Desirable

• Master's Degree in Development Studies or relevant technical field (e.g. Social/Political Science, Management, Economics, and Engineering).
• Background in Save The Children thematic area's (e.g. education, protection, health, nutrition, etc.)
• Excellent training and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of the Syrian context
• Fluency in Arabic and Kurdish

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'IFarhoud.11022.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'