Partnership Consultant

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The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/

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1. Project Details

Position Title: Partnership Consultant

Contract Type: Consultancy Contract

Location: Jordan (Amman-based, with field visits)

Project Name: Building Resilient Futures: Fostering Partnerships with Local Organizations for Holistic Well-being in Conflict Settings

Partners: 4 local In-Country Partner organizations

Reporting To: Project Lead / Programs Manager

Contract Duration: 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027

Daily Rate: 60-80 JOD

2. Background

War Child Alliance (WCA) has secured funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands to implement the Building Resilient Futures project in Jordan. The project aims to strengthen the leadership capacities of local partner organizations through equitable, multi-annual partnerships grounded in the priorities and aspirations of those organizations. It integrates three mutually reinforcing streams: organizational capacity strengthening, direct funding, and meaningful participation.

The project pursues two overarching objectives:

• Protection of refugees and internally displaced persons, delivered through In-Country Partners (ICPs)
• Expanded access to education and training for displaced populations and host communities, delivered through In-Country Partners

WCA (as Support Partner) is working alongside four local organizations that operate across different locations in Jordan and have varying institutional capacities. Together, the consortium will deliver project outcomes through a locally driven, multi-sector approach — applying a comprehensive, evidence-based methodology that addresses child protection, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and education needs for both refugee and host communities.

To ensure effective oversight and management of these partnership arrangements, WCA is seeking the services of an experienced Partnership Consultant.

3. Objective

The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide structured support to War Child's In-Country Partners, strengthen their organizational and programmatic capacities, and ensure robust oversight of partnership arrangements under the Building Resilient Futures project. The consultant will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and timely programmatic and financial outputs across the full project cycle.

4. Scope of Work

Working in close coordination with the War Child Jordan project team, the Partnership Consultant will provide focused technical support across the following areas:

4.1 Partner Capacity Strengthening

A capacity assessment and an initial round of capacity-strengthening training have already been completed under the current consultancy. The incoming consultant will not repeat these foundational steps but will instead pick up at the implementation stage, continuing and consolidating the work initiated by the outgoing consultant following a structured handover. Specific activities include:

• Lead a structured handover with the outgoing consultant, reviewing the capacity assessment findings, training delivered, and progress made against the capacity strengthening plan to date
• Continue and build on the capacity-strengthening sessions already delivered, addressing remaining or emerging gaps in areas such as project cycle management, financial management, and documentation practices.
• Provide hands-on coaching and mentoring to ICP staff on narrative and financial reporting standards
• Support ICPs in developing or improving internal systems for activity tracking, documentation, and data management
• Monitor progress against agreed capacity development benchmarks and adapt support plans accordingly

4.2 Documentation Support

• Review narrative and financial documentation submitted by ICPs, identifying gaps or inconsistencies and following up to ensure timely resolution
• Maintain an organized, up-to-date filing system for all partnership-related documents in line with WCA protocols
• Provide ad hoc guidance to ICPs on documentation requirements and support them in establishing their own internal filing and documentation systems

4.3 Implementation Support

• Support ICPs in tracking activity progress against agreed work plans and timelines, and assist in revising plans as needed in response to operational realities
• Identify and flag implementation challenges or delays early, providing relevant context to inform decision-making and helping ICPs document issues appropriately
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of implementation tracking tools and regular status updates

4.4 Financial Tracking Support

• Provide guidance to ICPs on financial reporting and expenditure documentation, highlighting areas requiring attention and ensuring issues and solutions are clearly recorded
• Support the maintenance of financial tracking tools to monitor spending against approved budgets in real time
• Flag potential financial risks or irregularities to the project team promptly to enable timely corrective action

4.5 Reporting Support

• Compile and organize ICP inputs and data for internal and donor reporting as directed by the project team
• Support the preparation of partnership-related sections of progress reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with donor requirements
• Strengthening ICP capacity in following best practices for narrative and financial report preparation, including adherence to WCA and donor templates

5. Required Qualifications & Experience

5.1 Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in International Development, Humanitarian Affairs, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

5.2 Professional Experience

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in partnership management, program coordination, or project management within the NGO or humanitarian sector
• Demonstrated experience overseeing partner performance, including narrative and financial compliance monitoring
• Proven track record in financial tracking and budget monitoring in a project context
• Experience working in Jordan or the wider MENA region is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with institutional donor compliance requirements (e.g., government donors, UN agencies, or international foundations) is desirable

5.3 Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly in reviewing financial and narrative documentation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (financial tracking) and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is a significant asset
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and with minimal supervision
• High level of integrity and commitment to humanitarian principles and accountability standards

6. Working Arrangements

This role is offered on a consultancy basis. The Partnership Consultant will work closely with War Child Jordan's programme team and report directly to the Project Lead.

The consultancy is based in Amman, Jordan. Field visits to partner implementation sites within the country may be required depending on programme needs.

The consultant will be required to comply with War Child's Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, and all other relevant organizational policies throughout the duration of the engagement.