International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Strategic Engagement and Partnerships Officer Jobs in Nigeria

International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Strategic Engagement and Partnerships Officer Jobs in Nigeria

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 192 member National Societies, 160,000 branches, and 17 million volunteers.

As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network, reaching 150 million people each year through its 190-membership of National Societies. The Organization acts before, during and after disasters, crises, and health emergencies to meet the needs and build the resilience of vulnerable people.

IFRC Africa Regional Office is a decentralized part of the Secretariat of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Mandated by the Federation's Constitution, the Secretariat coordinates and supports the efforts of the membership to improve and scale up work aimed at addressing the increasing number of humanitarian and development challenges in the world.

The IFRC office in Abuja is the hub to support the Red-Cross National Societies of the Abuja Country Cluster Delegation (Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana) and has a status agreement with the Nigerian government.

The Abuja cluster office delivers the IFRC mandate in the sub-region with a focus on Health, Disaster Management, Capacity Building of the National Societies and Humanitarian Diplomacy. This position is based in the Abuja Country Cluster Delegation in Nigeria, covering Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana.

Job purpose

To provide grant management and coordination of funding in Abuja Country Cluster Delegation (Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana). Support the IFRC’s on resource mobilization, development of quality proposals and research of funding opportunities, and grant management. Support the National Societies with resource mobilization and grant management.

Job duties and responsibilities

Coordinating engagement and relationships strategy with targeted partners across multiple income streams (NS/governments, private sector, and multilaterals):

Work proactively with COs/ACCDs and technical/thematic leads to ensure coordinated partnership engagement based on common targets and longer-term priorities.

Develop, broaden and strengthen the network of national societies, private sector, and multilateral influencers and advocates in support of IFRC’s mission.

Lead on regular engagement of, discussion with, strategic partners with a view to ensuring donor care on the implementation of IFRC Africa plans and for forward-looking purposes.

Develop a knowledge base on IFRC Africa’s private sector and multilateral partners as a shared resource for maintaining and developing partnership engagement across the cluster.

Serve as the focal point for the assigned portfolio of partners and provide guidance to COs/ACCDs for partnership engagement and coordination.

Contribute to the analysis of relevant government policies, decisions and funding trends to help develop funding targets and identify opportunities for partnership to match future IFRC needs.

In collaboration with the Operations Coordinator and the IFRC Africa Head of PRD, ensure the overall monitoring and overview of partnership development as part of the IFRC Africa strategy map and PRD operational plan.

National Society Development in partnerships and resource mobilization

Provide technical guidance and support to our member National Societies in all matters related to partnerships and resource mobilization.

Lead and contribute to the Cluster office and Regional office efforts to develop the domestic resource mobilization capacities of our member National Societies, with a particular focus on the Abuja Country Cluster countries.

Promote and facilitate a sub-regional network of PRD focal points from each National Society to promote networking, collaboration and learning.

Travel when required to support the National Societies, facilitate donor visits and events and attend meetings.

Planning support and coordination for Abuja

Country Cluster

Ensure effective coordination with COs, Regional office’s technical units, and PRD focal points to be involved in performing tasks;

Oversee the development of the plan of action (PoA) and subsequent updates that help operationalize the IFRC Secretariat strategy.

Lead IFRC Secretariat inputs as needed to Federation-wide strategic planning efforts.

Support program coordinators and other staff in the design of project proposals, meeting IFRC and international project design standards.

Position Requirements

Education

University degree in a relevant discipline (eg. International Relations, Marketing, Humanitarian Affairs, Business Administration, Economics, Finance). Required.

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (eg. International Relations, Marketing, Humanitarian Affairs, Business Administration, Economics, Finance). Preferred

Relevant professional training courses (Red Cross/Red Crescent related, humanitarian and development sector, management). Preferred

Professional Experience

At least 3 years of relevant experience in managing relations with donors and partners. Required

Experience of working with multilateral partners e.g. European Commission, development banks, and specialized funds. Required

Experience of managing complex, major grants. Required

Experience of developing and implementing funding plans. Required

Work experience with Red Cross Red Crescent, other international organizations, large NGOs and/or governmental development agencies. Preferred.

Experience of developing winning funding proposals and grant applications. Required

Knowledge and Skills

Proven grant management skills.

Excellent project management and coordination skills.

Demonstrated ability to negotiate funding agreements, to structure financial instruments, and to navigate complex funding mechanisms.

Ability to navigate complex funding instruments and requirements.

Outstanding networking, representational, communication and negotiation skills contributing to a client-focused culture.

Experience in identifying and articulating issues, risks and priorities that need to be brought to the attention of senior management.

Proven ability of donor communications, proposals and reporting.

Track record in producing high-quality work within short deadlines, managing competing priorities and ability to make effective timely decisions.

High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Highly organized, with the ability to work as a strong team player.

Ability to coordinate with teams based in different geographic locations.

Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual, multi-disciplinary environment.

Excellent communication, presentation, diplomacy and negotiation skills.

Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.

Strong budgeting and financial management skills.

Demonstrated skills in analytical and strategic thinking.

Excellent writing and editing skills in English.

Languages

Fluently spoken and written English. Required
Good command of French. Preferred

Competencies

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.

Functional competencies: Strategic orientation; Building alliances; Leadership; Empowering others

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Strategic Engagement and Partnerships Officer Jobs in Nigeria

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