Global Partnership Coordinator Job at Welthungerhilfe Ethiopia

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization:  Welthungerhilfe

Deadline: 23 Feb 2025

Job Description

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

As the Global Partnership Coordinator, you will lead WHH’s efforts to strengthen and optimize partnerships at local, regional, national, and international levels. Your role will be pivotal in shaping and implementing WHH’s partnership strategy, ensuring alignment with our localization goals and global priorities.You will enhance the efficiency, quality, and impact of WHH’s collaborations by developing and refining global standards, guidelines, and approaches to partnerships. Additionally, you will ensure that regional programs integrate seamlessly with WHH’s global strategies and tools.

Beyond strategy and implementation, you will play a key role in positioning WHH as a recognized leader in development cooperation and humanitarian assistance. By fostering meaningful partnerships and innovative approaches, you will help drive sustainable, high-impact solutions that create lasting change.

Your responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and regularly update WHH’s global partnership strategy in coordination with key stakeholders to align with evolving global trends.
• Assess, coordinate, and manage strategic, cross-regional, and global partnerships in consultation with Regional Directors and relevant stakeholders.
• Define methodology and indicators to evaluate partnership impact, efficiency, and alignment with WHH’s strategic objectives.
• Track partner performance across COs, ensuring transparency and compliance with WHH standards in collaboration with Finance, Legal & Compliance, Procurement, and Audit.
• Develop and maintain standardized tools/frameworks (e.g., partner assessment, reporting templates) and oversee the Partner Wiki to ensure accessibility for CO staff.
• Provide strategic guidance to COs on partnerships, ensuring alignment with WHH objectives and managing approval for large partner budgets.
• Oversee and delegate capacity-strengthening initiatives, including training modules, workshops, and e-learning, prioritizing strategic topics.
• Facilitate global and cross-regional knowledge-sharing platforms, including regular exchange meetings and working groups.
• Represent WHH in global forums to promote its partnership strategies and localization agenda.
• Advocate for WHH’s partnership priorities through marketing, storytelling, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms to enhance visibility and creditability.

Your profile

• A College or Master’s degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in the humanitarian/development sector with local partners
• Experience in humanitarian and development project management
• Very good organizational skills
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe’s project countries
• Excellent spoken and written English and French language skills

What we offer

• Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Commitment to Well-Being: We attach great importance to our duty of care with a focus on safety, security & health.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.

In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which you can find under Our benefits.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by February 23, 2025. Your contact person is Ina Stepka. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities.

Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.