Vacancy title:
Localization and Partnership Coordinator
Jobs at:
HIAS Refugee Trust of KenyaDeadline of this Job:
16 January 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Mainstream HIAS’ strategic vision for localization and partnership for the displacement context in Kenya
• Identify and map out local partners that share common vision and values and are strategically positioned and engaged in HIAS’ programmatic focus areas and add value to the protection of those most vulnerable refugees and host community members.
• Facilitate and contribute to the vetting procedures and development of various types of partnership agreements with local actors.
• Collaborate with program teams to define, design and deliver programs through pilot initiatives.
• Support local organizations identified for pilot initiatives through capacity monitoring and intra-HIAS partnerships with program teams
• Assess capacities, strengths and gaps and develop constructive dialogues with partners on amplifying their effectiveness with focus on core competencies like organizational development, project management, financial management, M&E, fundraising etc. which would specifically contribute to the partner’s empowerment.
• Monitor and provide participatory leadership in Localization in line with local and international standards and guiding principles
• Develop and identify relevant training and capacity building platforms for partners through local or regional consortiums.
• Ensure a constructive and effective dialogue with partners and facilitate accountability.
• Discuss, design and develop exit strategies for partnerships.
• Document the lessons learned to facilitate HIAS’ learning in localization as well as to showcase challenges and success stories in advocacy platforms
• Support the Regional Localization Advisor in aligning HIAS’ localization strategy with the countries in the Africa Eurasia Region
• Develop a database for partnerships and foster a memorandum of understanding with the partners
• Support and collaborate with the Business Development Officer at CO Kenya to identify and facilitate partnerships in line with the Country Strategy.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
• Undergraduate degree and 4-6 years of experience in community-based protection, community development, social protection, civil society engagement with NGO and other CSOs
• Microsoft office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent facilitation, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a team player and able to work with a range of diverse vulnerable populations.
• understanding of community-based approach required.
• Ability to uphold the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Passionate about HIAS’ mission and values
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Please submit a cover letter and resume through the link Localization & Partnership Coordinator Kenya - Careers At HIAS Inc. (hrmdirect.com quoting the position title: Localization and Partnership Coordinator on the subject. Indicate your salary expectation as well.
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