Partnership Focal Point At Save the Children

The Partnership Focal Point is accountable for ensuring effective partnership engagement and management. It is expected that the post holder will have an in-depth understanding of the central role of Partnership in Save the Children Philippines’ Theory of Change to be able to effectively steer partners to deliver more for children. The post-holder shall also be responsible in providing technical inputs to build and strengthen the capacity of partner local government units (LGUs) and other organizations/institutions, and contribute to the overall networking and coordination works with different stakeholders. The Partnership Officer will work with the Field Manager (FM) and Senior Program Officer (SPO) in strategy development, program design and development including drafting of proposals and concept notes, ensuring that these are innovative and will complement the Sponsorship program.

The post is also accountable in ensuring that all partners comply with safeguarding, anti-fraud and corruption and safety and security standards at all times.

The post closely works with the implementing partners in ensuring that the rights of children are protected at all times through timely, relevant and vigilant action. The post is expected to closely work with the Head of Office and plays an active role in regional interagency coordination to ensure synergy of program initiatives in the Sponsorship Impact areas. S/he leads in establishing Memoranda of Understanding and/or Memoranda of Agreements with strategic partners. This will also entail representing the organization before local institutions, government representatives, donors, and partner agencies.

Location and official travel involved The post is required to be in the SCP Office in General Santos City and may be required to travel to areas of Alabel, Maitum in Sarangani, Arakan and Magpet in Cotabato Province and in other areas of Region 12. This is a remote arrangement and the consultant is not required to be in the SCP office. Any required travel will need pre-approval by SCP in accordance with SCP’s Travel Policy and applicable Expense Policy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential * At least 3 years’ experience in partnership engagement and management; * Experience in appreciative community mobilization * Knowledge in Social Accountability Principles * Strong background and proven experience in strategic and tactical planning * Understanding of rights-based approaches, e.g. child rights programming, gender equality, disability and social inclusion * Knowledge and understanding of at least one SCP thematic area – Education (e.g. Early Child Care and Development; Basic Education); Health and Nutrition (e.g. Maternal Child Health and Nutrition, Adolescent Development); Child Protection, Child Rights and Governance or in any cross-thematic areas, e.g. Risk Reduction and Resilience, Gender and Child Participation * Capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances * Knowledge and demonstrable experience of implementing participatory approaches in development / humanitarian work * Capacity to analyze and navigate dynamics of stakeholders in the area * Demonstrable experience on oversight of Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning mechanisms * Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports * Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong presentation and representation skills * Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy * Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy * Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children, * Willing to travel to any part of the country and be deployed for both humanitarian response and development programming * Fluency in English and Filipino, both written and verbal is a must. Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills in order to deal tactfully and sensitively with a wide range of people in a large organization * Highly organized, with good attention to detail and developed ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines and organize work * Ability to keep track of the quality and status of own or others’ work * Proven attention to detail and ability to effectively manage a high volume of data and information * Proven experience of using MS office application (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) * Strong customer servicing skills

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