Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, our 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs, and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.
I. Summary of Position 
As a member of the Action Against Hunger Somalia Country Office, the Partnerships and Reporting Coordinator will champion ACF\u2019s localization agenda, deepening collaborations and engagement with local partners. The position will also be accountable for quality, timely donor reporting that surpasses donor and ACF program quality expectations

The Position Holder role\u2019s purpose, engagement and delivery are as follows:
Purpose: This role will strengthen ACF Somalia\u2019s engagement with and management of local partners ensuring proper identification, assessments, capacity building as per ACF\u2019s Local Partnership Policy. The role will also improve donor and partner reporting quality and compliance. 
Engagement: The Partnerships and Reporting Coordinator leads ACF Somalia\u2019s engagement with its operational/implementing partners. At the country office level, the position will work with the program, finance and compliance teams and at regional level with ACF HEARO Regional grants management teams 
Delivery:  the position will be accountable for timely, quality donor reporting, clear communication and engagement with implementing partners and functional partner capacity building plans. 
 
II. Essential job duties 
Timely and quality donor reporting: 
 Coordinate with program managers and quality assure all program reports ensuring timeliness and alignment to donor-specific reporting and project document guidelines.  Establish a reporting schedule, including for implementing partners and facilitate appropriate and timely reminders for timely submissions. Review and feedback on project reporting from downstream partners in close coordination with Program Managers. Ensure lessons learned from the field are incorporated and shared in donor reporting; Lead the compilation of key feedback on reports and use as reference material for quality assurance of subsequent reports In partnership with the BD and Grant, facilitate report writing trainings, including prior preparations for key reporting outputs in order to meet quality expectations from the relevant stakeholders.   Lead the compilation and delivery of routine reporting and BD tracker updates to the senior management team and HEARO office  Lead the proper archiving and documentation of reports through the ACF SharePoint- No Hunger Forum, easing retrieval across the country program  
 
Partnership Management 
 Champion ACF operational/downstream partner relationship management as per ACF local partnership policy principles of complementarity, trust, respect and flexibility, diversity and mutual learning, transparency and accountability  Together with the finance department, conduct pre-award due diligence of potential partners through ACF\u2019s due diligence process. Together with the Finance and HoDs, institute and implement partner support and capacity development plans. Provide and/or facilitate partnership management trainings, refresher trainings and ongoing mentorship support on partnership management and compliance for ACF staff.  Together with the finance department, monitor sub-grant compliance of implementing partners with ACF and donor regulations and provide periodic orientation to partner staff on sub-grant agreement compliance requirements Support in developing and updating the tracking tools and templates for effective partnership management. Together with the senior management team, map and discreetly profile strategic partners such as in protection, women focused NGOs etc. and/or partners in new areas of expansion for ACF  Support program and finance teams in the facilitation and coordination of regular partner program review and peer learning meetings.  Maintain a well organized filing system of partnership documents, such as due diligence process, sub-grant agreements, reports etc., within the NHF   
 
III.  Supervisory Responsibilities
None 
 
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 Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information. Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance. Respect beneficiaries\u2019 women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.  Value and respect all cultures.  
 
V. Fiscal Responsibility
 None 
 
VI.  Physical Demands 
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
VII. Working Conditions, Travel and Environment
The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases. 
 
Requirements
I. Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
 Bachelor\u2019s degree in Humanities or related courses. A minimum of five years\u2019 experience humanitarian and development programming, at least three of which should be directly in a partnerships management and reporting role  Previous experience working with a local NGO would be advantageous  

II. Required Skills & Competencies
 Experience in strategic planning, including an ability to prioritize among competing demands and opportunities, and an ability to scan the horizon and manage risks. Experience working in humanitarian and development contexts as well as recovery and rehabilitation interventions. Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff Strong diplomatic and relational skills. Strong analytical and writing skills is essential.  Knowledge and experience in assessment and research methods.  Strong organizational skills and technical review/writing of detailed technical documents. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and as a member of a team Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.  Knowledge of Arabic and Somali  Genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger  
Benefits
Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to color, religion, gender, age, handicap, disability, marital status. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Application Process:
Applications will be reviewed on rolling bases. Applications should reach not later than 20-October, 2024 






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