Partner Liaison

Job requirements

Coordinate annual planning and reporting for RNW Media and our country partners within Masarouna

• Coordinate internal team and country partners on annual planning, implementation & reporting processes.
• Ensure quality submissions of clear workplans, budgets, Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and other reports through in collaboration with other staff members from different clusters.
• Consolidate coherent country plans and reports to be submitted to the lead consortium partner.
• Respond to feedback from the lead consortium partner and donor once requested.
• If based in the MENA region, at least twice a year, visit RNW Media office in Haarlem.

Monitor effective implementation of projects with RNW Media country partners

• Organize regular country partners meeting to monitor progress of implementation, budget expenditure and identify challenges & needs. Coordinate (ad-hoc) support and requests from partners with internal staff
• Proactively participate in regular meetings with other consortium, local partners and relevant stakeholders in each country to position and align RNW Media’s work.
• Where needed, represent RNW Media in consortium activities, working groups, learning events or other upcoming and ad hoc consortium-related requests
• Facilitate staff on co-creation and/or implementation of digital media solutions with country partners. Solutions include digital media tools, capacity strengthening activities, research and other co-creation activities.
• When needed, visit RNW Media’s country partners to monitor implementation and strengthen visibility and the relationship with relevant stakeholders.

Execute other tasks required for effective implementation of the programme

• Plan and organize bi-weekly meetings with the partnership coordinator to align, discuss progress, challenges and needs of RNW Media’s work in Masarouna.
• Proactively participate in RNW Media’s internal bi-weekly core group meetings, Monthly meetings and other internal sessions with relevant experts and other necessary meetings related to the programme.
• Ensure internal and external visibility of the programme in collaboration with the communications team.
• Support the development of new or strengthening internal project management processes and procedures related to Masarouna.
• Contribute to strong and up-to-date internal documentation through project management and CRM systems.

You have:

• A Master’s Degree in International Development or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in project management in international development cooperation, preferably in multi-annual multi country programmes.
• Working experience in collaborating with civil society from the MENA; Living or working in the MENA is a plus.
• Expertise in digital media in an international context with knowledge and expertise in SRHR.
• Knowledge on SDGs, youth engagement, digital rights are desirable.
• Arabic and English proficiency in a professional environment.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written ), culturally sensitive, especially on power balances ;
• A structured working style, able to work on and meet deadlines, using an open and partner-centred learning mindset.
• Experience with working in project management cycles. ZoHo One or ZoHo CRM is desirable.