Partnership Facilitator II

Area of Assignment: Jessore / Satkhira

Work Set-Up: Field Based

This intermediate professional is Compassion's primary liaison to the local Partner and is responsible for strengthening local ownership, capacity, and resources of local partners to minister to children and youth in their own context. As the primary contact, this facilitator is responsible for nurturing relationships with partners that are characterized by mutual respect, trust, and service that builds up Partner ministry. He or she is accountable for facilitating partner relationships through the Partner Management core process, for improving achievement of Partner outcomes, and for bringing a developmental mindset to all other aspects of the partnership. At this career level, the incumbent generally works independently on moderately complex projects or objectives in cooperation with other specialists. He or she may coach other facilitators.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to serve, respect, and empower the partners according to principles outlined in Compassion’s ministry philosophies.
• Partner Maturation - Strengthens partner ownership and capacity through a developmental mindset and the Partnership Management core process.
• Facilitates partnerships collaboratively to reflect on youth and partner outcomes and plan for how to best grow in capacity and maturity.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of partner owned strategies that build on each partner's strengths to engage participation of parents and caregivers, children and youth in all aspects of the ministry, including program design, local resource mobilization, decision making, etc. Coordinates with other PFT members to help partners to actively identify and engage the change makers who influence change in children and youth, such as parents, schools, peers, etc.
• Works with stakeholders to identify capacity development needs. Serves as Compassion’s key liaison with partners by engaging the support of other Partner Facing Team (PFT) members and financial resources in ways that are consistent with a developmental mindset and the Partnership Principles
• Supports partners in mobilizing local resources and sharing of resources among nearby partners. Supports Partners to identify and utilize local resources, services and relationships, as well as opportunities to help maximize their own resources to support the ministry to children and youth. Encourages relationships and alliances to further the ministry impact of Partners.
• Program Cycle – Supports the Partner throughout all phases of the Program Cycle
• Needs Assessment – Mobilizes PFT members to compile and organize information to inform the Partners about the needs of children and youth they serve. Facilitates the Partner in gathering local information about child and youth needs, and synthesizing with external data.
• Planning - Facilitates Partner planning of their Child and Youth (CY) ministry.
• Supports the Partner to develop an effective plan by assisting the Partner to identify and prioritize CY needs as well as select interventions that will address the prioritized needs and challenges.
• Encourages the local Partners to invite greater participation of other Partner ministry leaders, parents/caregivers, youth and other key stakeholders in identifying needs, planning and implementing CY interventions.
• Supports the Partner to develop an annual plan and budget to implement their chosen program interventions.
• Implementation – Partners with other PFT members to support Partners as they carry out their chosen interventions and monitor progress toward successful implementation.
• Evaluation – Partners with other PFT members to support Partners through a learning and reflection process on the effectiveness of the interventions to inform planning in the next cycle.
• Coordination of PFT - Coordinates Partner Facing Team (PFT) support to each Partner.
• Utilizing the Facilitation Workplan, coordinates the PFT to support each Partner based on the Partner’s level of ownership, capacity and resources (maturity), the local context, local Partner priorities, needs identified by PFT members and National office priorities
• Creates and tailors Facilitation Workplans to each Partner, so that objectives and activities reflect individual Partner needs.
• Contributes to the PFT's understanding of the Partner's needs. Reviews reports and support documentation​ ​​​​​​​​​​​from PFT members, as well as perspectives from the Partner to gain understanding of the Partner’s unique needs and challenges and provide appropriate support for the Partner.
• Documents, alongside all other PFT members, the support they provide to the Partner partners and follows up on issues identified.
• Cluster operations - Oversees a cluster of Partners while demonstrating responsiveness to the local context and needs of each individual Partner within the cluster.
• Encourages and facilitates cluster level activities and resources. Proactively seeks to foster relationships and connection within the cluster.
• Promotes cluster-based collaboration and initiatives between local Partners for the purpose of improving ministry to children, peer-to-peer learning, and addressing other needs in the families and the community.
• Ensures the timely renewal of the partnership agreement between Compassion and the Partner. May call upon a more senior level facilitator for counsel and guidance.
• Child Protection - Facilitates Partner adoption of child protection standards. Facilitates implementation of Partner owned and contextualized child protection practices. Connects Partners to relevant evidence-based resources and internal and external supports to develop approaches for preventing abuse and promoting safe, healthy relationships with children and youth by the adults in their spheres of influence.
• Supports timely reporting of all child protection allegations through Compassion’s internal reporting processes, including taking direct responsibility for reporting if necessary. In collaboration with child protection specialists and other office leadership, engages in necessary support work to ensure Compassion and the Partner comprehensively and efficiently complete internal investigations in a timely manner. Mobilizes Compassion and community support for follow up actions as needed.
• Is accountable to the Partnership Management strategic process objectives in coordination with other cross-functional members. Coordinates the implementation of local process improvements and self-development improvements based on metrics and feedback from the Partner.
• Delivers on Compassion commitments to the Partner, and for programmatic and sponsor engagement deliverables. Partners with local cross-functional specialists, and those in Program Support or Business Support who have responsibility for Compassion’s role in those deliverables to ensure quality and completion.
• Utilizes knowledge and capabilities in mobilization and facilitation practices to identify felt needs at Partners and consults with cross-functional specialists to select and apply creative solutions.
• May provide expertise to other professionals and support staff in the partnership discipline

Qualifications:

• Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least three years of experience in operational roles, including leadership and project management in an NGO setting.
• Proven ability to build relationships with government and other stakeholders.
• Basic reporting skills in English or Bangla.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%
• Preference for candidates based in Jessore/Satkhira or those willing to relocate.
• A motorcycle license is a plus.