Head of Programme & Partnerships Jordan/Syria response

• Lead and coordinate the development of both solicited and unsolicited high-quality project proposals and funding applications, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and alignment with War Child’s country and global strategic objectives and priorities. 
• Establish, develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with diverse range of donors, peer organisations, government, UN agencies and local organisations for resource mobilisation and scaling up program. 
• Lead the development of new programme interventions, in close consultation with external partners, ensuring continuous readiness to respond to new funding opportunities. 
• Lead on the development and implementation of a CO fundraising strategy. Stay updated on fundraising trends, donor priorities, and industry best practices in order to adapt and refine the fundraising strategy. 
• Ensure coherence, relevance and effectiveness of War Child’s overall Syria/Jordan response programme, in accordance with humanitarian and sector-specific standards as well as War Child’s mandate and strategy. 
• Lead the development of high-quality country and program strategies and annual plans, and reports
• Oversee the design and implementation of CO thematic strategies and scaling plans in close collaboration with the global thematic leads/cluster specialists and field based technical coordinators.  
• With support from technical coordinators and MEAL Manager, lead the development and implementation of program quality standards, guidelines, and tools to ensure high-quality program delivery across all technical areas. 
• Oversee the provision of technical assistance and capacity development in the areas of Education, CP/CSG and MHPSS to War Child’s programmes and partners. 
• With support from the RMG Manager, build and maintain relationships with existing and potential donors, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders, cultivating donor stewardship and engagement; Maintain a donor liaison tracker to track and manage interactions with donors, including communication, meetings, and donor relationship management. 
• Maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, government and other stakeholders, representing the organization in relevant forums and advocating for program quality and development priorities. 
• Effectively represent War Child in relevant coordination forums and network bodies, such as Head of Programmes community, positioning War Child as a partner of choice. 
• Maintain positive and effective relationships with War Child’s partners and actively contribute to localisation initiatives and capacity development efforts. 
• Lead and support the development of external-facing products conveying the nature, quality, relevance and added value of War Child’s programming in Syria/Jordan.
• Ensure the integration of cross cutting issues into design and implementation including gender equality, disability inclusion, non-discrimination, child participation and child safeguarding.  
• Lead the Program and Partnerships department which consists of the Resource Mobilisation & Grants, MEAL and localisation, including direct line management, mentoring, support, staff welfare and performance management for up to 5 direct reports. 
• Work closely with other department heads and hub managers to actively contribute to positive interdepartmental relationships and dynamics. 
• Serve as a member of the Country Management Team, contributing to strategy development and high-level planning, problem-solving and decision-making. 
• Deputise for the Country Director as and when needed. 

• Relevant academic degree. 
• Minimum five years of senior management experience in the humanitarian/development sector, preferably including international experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in writing project proposals for a wide range of donors. 
• Experience with running, supporting and/or managing programmes in conflict-affected or other complex environments, including activities in at least two of the following areas: Education, Child Protection and MHPSS for children and their caregivers. 
• Knowledge of – and affinity with – programmes designed to enhance the psychosocial well-being of children in humanitarian/development contexts. 
• Proven track-record of working in partnership with local/national response actors. 
• Sound knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning methodologies, tools and systems in the humanitarian sector. 
• Understanding of the Syria context and its complexities considered an asset. 
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are essential. Arabic language skills will be considered a major asset in the selection process.
• Persuasion and motivation skills, ability to convince and mobilise others. 
• A successful track record in initiating, cultivating relations with – and securing support from – a wide range of institutional donors. 
• Strong networking skills; ability to maintain good working relationships with partners, donors and other external as well as internal stakeholders in a sensitive environment. 
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to manage a varied, fluid and demanding workload and meet deadlines. 
• Affinity with War Child’s mandate, mission and core values (Impact, Creativity, Inspiration and Integrity). 

Contract Details

• Location: Damasucus, Syria
• Contract type: International candidates will be offered an expat package.
• Contract duration: One-year contract, with the intention to extend to an open-ended contract subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance.
• Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Duty station: Unaccompanied position