Strategic Partnership Program Lead

About the role

The Strategic Partnership Program Lead coordinates quality and learning across the six POWER country programs. The role works through country WPE and program teams, POWER's women-led and local partners, and the WPE Global Practice, and coordinates with the Award Management Unit (AMU), which leads the donor relationship with Irish Aid.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure technical quality assistance against IRC core WPE standards and the IASC GBV Minimum Standards for the design and delivery of the partnership learning pillar.
• Track and report delivery against scope, timeline and budget across the six countries so that deviations are identified early.
• Contribute to the partnership's advocacy pillar and to the design of the next partnership phase.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as social work, gender studies, international development, human rights, public health or law, or an equivalent combination of qualification and experience.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in GBV, WPE or protection programming in humanitarian and conflict-affected settings at a technical lead level.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership and locally-led social action, in program quality or learning, and in program or grant management including budget oversight.