Capacity Sharing Officer / Capacity Building Consultant in Save the Children

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Overall implementation of the cycle of partnerships

• Facilitation deployment and implementation of the partnership strategy at the local level
• Support in identifying and exploring new partnerships that will contribute to the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the "Save the Children" program
• Creating a network and identifying potential partners for joint work
• Conduct stakeholder and partner mapping as required for new and ongoing projects
• Identify networking opportunities and visits conferences and events in order to expand knowledge about the experience of potential partners
• Assist in the assessment of organizational capacity in accordance with Save the Children tools and procedures for attracting new implementing partners.
• At the request of the AO management or CO to provide the necessary data regarding the partner portfolio and performance results partners.
  

Localization:

Financing

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of funding provided to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with localization goals. 
• Maintain transparent and efficient distribution of funds between local organizations.
• Cooperate with local partners to increase their capacity in the area of ​​budgeting, financial reporting and compliance with donor requirements.
• Prepare reports and presentations on localization funding progress and areas for improvement.
• Enhance local partners' understanding of allowable overhead and compliance requirements related to ICR. 

Equitable Partnerships

• Conduct regular reviews and evaluations so that partnerships remain mutually beneficial and mutually supportive
• Promote ongoing dialogue to understand and meet needs and perspectiveswith local partners.
• Organize periodic partnership reviews, taking into account feedback from both local partners and the SCI team to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Create channels and platforms for regular communication with local partners so that their voices are heard and feedback is taken into account in decision-making.
• Advocate for mutual accountability when and "Save the Children' and local partners are held to the same compliance standards.

Capacity

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify capacity gaps and local partner growth opportunities.
• Identify and implement local partner institutional development initiatives with a focus on sustainable growth. 
• Develop and monitor capacity-building programs tailored to the specific needs of local partners.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of programs and adapt them based on feedback from partners and emerging challenges.
• Collaborate with technical, financial, operational and other teams to integrate them into capacity building activities. 
• Facilitate a shift from unilateral approaches to capacity building to capacity-sharing models that leverage mutual strengths.
• Collect and disseminate success stories and lessons learned from capacity-building initiatives for informing future strategies.

Participatory revolution

• Promote local leadership in humanitarian activities
• Collaborate with partners and other agencies to increase community visibility and representation at all stages of program development and implementation.
• Collaborate with the MEAL team to support the creation of feedback and accountability mechanisms ( surveys and complaint systems)

Coordinating mechanisms

• Cooperate with partner NGOs and existing coordination platforms for streamlining processes and strengthening local leadership. 
• Document and disseminate best practices to enhance the role of local actors in coordination mechanisms.
• Work with partners and SCI team to simplify bureaucratic processes, ensuring effective participation of local organizations.
• li>Support local organizations in the development of skills and knowledge necessary to represent themselves and their communities within the framework of coordination platforms.

Visibility

• Collaborate with ACSM and other stakeholders to highlight and document the roles, results and innovations achieved by national subjects, in project reports and communications. 
• Collaborate with communication teams to create narratives that strengthen the influence of national actors.
• Support the development of communication strategies with local partners and strengthen the communication capacity of partners

Policy

• Support the development of policy briefs and statements that reflect local perspectives and priorities.
• Monitoring the development of local, national and international policies related to humanitarian aid and the localization of humanitarian needs.
   Support the implementation of the principles of localization in the internal policies and strategies of Save the Children.
• Ensure that all initiatives and activities are aligned with Save the Children's global commitments and localization framework. 
• Other tasks as requested by the manager, including administrative work as part of the normal partnership cycle 

Key skills, qualifications and experience

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year in a similar position with an emphasis on partnership building, capacity building or public engagement.
• Experience in the humanitarian or development field, preferably with local organizations or government institutions.
• Confirmed understanding of localization principles and experience implementing initiatives at the local level levels.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work effectively in different cultural contexts.
• Experience in partnership and/or capacity building.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to advocate for local priorities in meetings and coordination forums.
• Possession of skills generalization and the ability to reduce complex discussions or events to short, clear summaries that reflect the main points, decisions and actions.

Language: Fluency in English is desirable.

Travel: Willingness to travel around Ukraine is mandatory.

Basic competencies

Commitment to localization: Demonstrated commitment to localization development, passion for building local capacity and promoting community-led development.

Solutions challenges: Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop creative solutions to localization challenges.

Accountability: High level of accountability and integrity, commitment to ethical partnership practices and community-oriented programs .

Confidence and initiative: Candidates must demonstrate the confidence that their judgment can be trusted and the initiative to act when necessary, particularly in dynamic or complex situations.

Commitment to the values, mission and principles of Save the Children.

Additional duties

Responsibilities andthe responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the person holding this position may be required to perform additional duties commensurate with their level of qualifications and experience.

We offer:

• Official employment
• International working conditions
• Working day from 9 am to 5 pm
• Location of the office in the center of Dnipro

Child Protection Policy:

We need to ensure the protection of children, so our selection process, which includes thorough background checks , reflects our commitment to protecting children from abuse.

Health and security:

The person holding this position is required to perform their duties in accordance with SCI's health and safety policies and procedures.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 

SCI is committed to creating a truly inclusive, effective and representative organizational culture, promoting equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Ready to hire an employee with a disability.

If you are interested in the vacancy, we are waiting for your feedback. A resume in English will be an advantage during consideration. Also, we will be grateful if you indicate the expected salary level and level English proficiency.

Please note that we will only contact selected candidates for an interview. Written tests and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the position will be closed upon confirmation of candidacy for the position.

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Save the Children International is the humanitarian organization with more than 100 years of history. Save the Children was founded in May 1919 in London. SCI has been working in Ukraine since 2014. The Organization started its work in the territory of the Donetsk region. Currently, SCI is expanding its activities to eight cities of Ukraine, and Dnipro is one of them. We work in the directions of education, child protection, overcoming child poverty, and also, we have advocacy activities related to the protection of children's rights.

ROLE PURPOSE

 The Capacity sharing officer will drive the implementation of localization agenda within Save the Children’s Ukrainian response. This role will focus on building equitable partnerships with local actors, empowering local leadership, and ensuring local organizations are key stakeholders in humanitarian response efforts. The officer will work across Save the Children teams to promote alignment with the Seven Pillars of Localization, fostering a shift towards locally led and community-centered programming.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Overall Partnerships cycle implementation 

• Assist the partnerships strategy roll out and implementation at the field level
• Support with Identification  and exploring  new partnerships that will support the implementation of Save the Children’s Country Strategic Plan
• Network and identify potentional partners for collaborative work 
• Conduct stakeholder and partners mapping as required for new and ongoing projects 
• Identify networking opportunities and attend conferences and events to expand knowledge on potential partners’ expertise
• Assist with organizational capacity assessment in line with Save the Children tools and procedures to onboard new implementing partners 
• Upon request of AO or CO leadership provide necessary data regarding partnership portfolio and partners performance 

Localization:

• Funding
• Monitor and assess the quality of funding provided to ensure effectiveness and alignment with localization goals. 
• Support transparent and efficient allocation of funds to local organizations.
• Work with local partners to enhance their capacity in budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with donor guidelines
• Prepare reports and presentations on progress and areas for improvement in funding localization.
• Strengthen local partners' understanding of allowable overhead expenses and compliance requirements tied to ICR.

Equitable Partnerships

• Conduct regular reviews and evaluations to ensure partnerships remain mutually beneficial and supportive 
• Facilitate ongoing dialogues to understand and address the needs and perspectives of local partners.
• Organize periodic partnership reviews, incorporating feedback from both local partners and SCI team to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Establish channels and platforms for regular communication with local partners to ensure their voices are heard and their feedback informs decision-making.
• Advocate for reciprocal accountability, where both Save the Children and local partners are held to equitable standards of compliance. 

Capacity

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify capacity gaps and growth opportunities for local partners.
• Identify and implement initiatives for the institutional development of local partners, focusing on sustainable growth. 
• Develop and track capacity-building programs tailored to the specific needs of local partners.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of programs and adapt them based on partner feedback and emerging challenges.
• Work with technical, finance, and operational and others teams  to integrate them into capacity-building activities 
• Foster a shift from one-way capacity-building approaches to collaborative capacity-sharing models that leverage mutual strengths.
• Collect and disseminate success stories and lessons learned from capacity-building initiatives to inform future strategies

Participation Revolution

• Promote local leadership in humanitarian efforts 
• Collaborate with partners and other departments to strengthen community visibility and representation at all stages of program design and implementation.
• Work with MEAL team to support the establishment of feedback and accountability mechanisms (surveys, and complaint systems)

Coordination Mechanisms

• Work with partner NGOs and existing coordination platforms to streamline processes and enhance local leadership. 
• Document and share best practices for increasing the role of local actors in coordination mechanisms.
• Work with partners and SCI team to simplify bureaucratic processes, ensuring that local organizations can participate effectively.
• Support local organizations in developing the skills and knowledge needed to represent themselves and their communities within coordination platforms.

Visibility

• Partner with ACCM and other stakeholders to highlight and document the roles, results, and innovations achieved by national actors in project reports and communications. 
• Collaborate with communications teams to create narratives that amplify the impact of national actors.
• Support development of communication strategies with local partners and  strengthen communication capacity of partners  

Policy

• Support the development of policy briefs and statements that reflect local perspectives and priorities.
• Monitor local, national, and international policy developments related to humanitarian aid and localization.
• Support implementation of localization principles in Save the Children’s internal policies and strategies.

Other

• Prepare regular reports on localization efforts, tracking progress, challenges, and achievements in localization.
• Facilitate learning exchanges between Save the Children and local partners, promoting knowledge sharing and mutual growth.
• Ensure that all initiatives and activities align with Save the Children’s global localization commitments and frameworks. 
• Other tasks as required by manager, including administrative work within normal partnership cycle 

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Political Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year in a similar role with a focus on partnership building, capacity development, or community engagement.
• Experience working in humanitarian or development contexts, preferably with local organizations or government entities.
• Proven understanding of the principles of localization and experience in implementing locally led initiatives.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultural contexts.
• Expertise in partnerships  or/and  capacity building .
• Strong analytical skills .
• Ability to advocate for local priorities in meetings and coordination forums.
• The individual should have summarizing skills and be able to distill complex discussions or events into brief, clear summaries that capture essential points, decisions, and action items.
• Language: Fluency in English is highly preferred.
• Travel: Willingness to travel within Ukraine is required.

Core Competencies

• Commitment to Localization: Demonstrated commitment to advancing localization, with a passion for building local capacity and promoting community-led development.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with local actors and international staff, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop creative solutions to localization challenges.
• Accountability: High level of accountability and integrity, with a commitment to ethical partnership practices and community-centered programming.
• Confidence and Initiative: The persons should demonstrate the confidence to trust their judgment and the initiative to take action when necessary, particularly in dynamic or challenging situations.
• Commitment to the values, mission and principles of Save the Children.
  
• Additional job responsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

We offer:

• Official employment
• International working conditions
• Working day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
• Location of the office in the center of Kyiv

Child Safeguarding: 
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 
SCI is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organizational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination. 
Ready to hire an employee with disability.
If you are interested in the vacancy, we are looking forward for your response. A СV in English will be an advantage. Also, we will be grateful if you indicate the expected salary level and the level of English language proficiency.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Written tests and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be closed upon confirmation of the candidate's eligibility.