Partnership Coordinator

Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), working in more than 40 countries and in more than 25 U.S. cities. IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, join us to positively impact the lives of millions for a better future.

Technical Excellence and Grant Operations & Analytics Team

At the IRC, we measure success by positive changes in people’s lives across five outcome areas: health, education, economic well-being, safety and power, while narrowing the gender gap. Our programs are based on the best available evidence, aligned with our theories of change, adapted to context, responsive to client needs, and continuously improved by generating evidence, measuring what we do, and acting on what we learn. The Technical Excellence team supports this work.

Established in April 2021, the Grant Operations & Analytics Team (GOAT) harmonizes grants, business development, finance, and analytics to increase efficiency, effectiveness and quality control across Technical Excellence grants and business operations. The team aims to build a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible service to our clients.

The Role:

The Partnership Coordinator, Grant Operations & Analytics Team (GOAT) will maintain quality management of partnerships under grants and contracts within IRC’s Technical Excellence (TechEx) Department. Reporting to the Sr Partnerships Adviser, this role will work closely with in-country and HQ staff, including award managers, finance, and business development, to ensure effective partnership management in line with IRC’s Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System (PEERS). The Partnership Coordinator will supervise three Partnership Officers. This position has limited field travel and logistical support for special projects.

The IRC’s Strategy100 partnership ambition recognizes that people affected by crisis and the actors closest to them are best placed to respond and lead lasting change. In line with this, the Partnership Coordinator will be a partnership champion, working with TechEx departments to: ask “why not partner?” when planning programming with a goal to increase the proportion of resources provided to local partners to 25% by 2024; and “Partner as equals,” ensuring support, learning from, and collaboration with partners in long-term, principled, feminist partnerships that share power and resources.

Major Responsibilities:

Strategy

• Support the Sr Partnerships Advisor in developing TechEx’s internal capacity to partner, including six core building blocks for partnership success: self-assessment; defined roles and resources; partnership working group; partnership training; stakeholder analysis; and collaborative design.
• Support the GOAT Partnership Team in delivering their service offering to TechEx, including developing partnership strategies for each Technical Unit and identifying new potential partners, including strategic partners.

Business Development (estimated 10% of time):

• Support Unit technical staff in developing proposals for new opportunities with partnership elements, including reviewing and contributing to concept notes and full proposals, ensuring donor guidelines and program needs are met and that partner voices are heard.
• Provide advice on PEERS processes during the development phase as required.
• Conduct all partner due diligence processes including vetting and facilitating signing of pre-teaming/teaming agreements for opportunities led by the Partnership lead.

Partnerships within GOAT (estimated 60% of time)

• Support the Partnership Officers in managing post-award partnership portfolios for TechEx awards, including finalizing agreements through close-out and capacity sharing.
• Co-lead Partnership Working Groups/Communities of Practice within TechEx to drive cross-department collaboration and effective partnership management.
• Develop and maintain expertise in PEERS; monitor changes to processes and impact on TU-led grants and contracts.
• Use PEERS knowledge to guide Grants Managers, Contracts Advisers, and Partnership Officers as processes arise.
• Participate directly in partnership processes as required, often with GOAT team members, other HQ teams, and project delivery teams.
• Lead on collecting and managing key information, data, and feedback related to TechEx partnerships, and suggest actions to strengthen.
• Participate in relevant partnership meetings for specific TechEx awards.

Partnerships outside of GOAT (estimated 10% of time)

• Cultivate ties with other HQ partnerships teams and initiatives to support GOAT’s ongoing engagement with PEERs and partnership efforts.

Staff Supervision & Development (estimated 20% of time):

• Supervise Partnership Officers
• Monitor and develop the technical capacity of direct reports
• Promote a positive work environment with timely support, feedback and development opportunities
• Ensure staff understand roles, have annual performance objectives, and receive required training on IRC systems and processes
• Monitor quality, timelines and due dates for award deliverables to meet requirements and deadlines

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Senior Partnerships Adviser

Position directly supervises: Partnership Officers

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal:

• Regular contact with Technical Units, Finance teams, Global Supply Chain team and the Awards Management Unit
• Collaborate closely with country program staff

External:

• Interact with donors, partners, vendors, contractors, and consultants

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required

Work Experience:

• Approximately 6 years of experience managing all types of partnerships including those with International and National NGOs, civil society organizations, private sector, and universities/research institutes; ideally under grants and contracts
• Demonstrated experience of supporting the development of proposals for public and private donors
• Previous management experience and/or training is desirable

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of donor compliance regulations, particularly on partnership management
• Excellent critical thinking skills to problem-solve independently; ability to address complex business challenges, adhere to tight deadlines, and adapt to changing variables
• Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion and a strong passion for our mission
• Excellent organizational skills: the ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to collaborate with and motivate a variety of people in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent digital literacy: MS Word, Excel, and Desktop Publishing

Language Skills:

Fluency in English; French, Spanish or Arabic language skills a plus

Working Environment:

Standard office work environment; Travel less than 20%

Compensation:

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits:

The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program for staff and families. Full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and an FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuting costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12-month period.

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and its workers uphold the IRC Way—our Code of Conduct: Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying, and aim to increase representation of women, people from the communities we serve, and people who identify as under-represented in global power structures.

How to apply

How to apply: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req48024/Partnership-Coordinator

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