As part of HALO’s Partnership Team, this role will support the Strategy Group with the management of global contracts, leading the contract management of HALO’s UK Government Portfolio. The role will also support the expansion of HALO’s donors and partners to allow HALO to diversify its operations in the countries we work.
UK GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
- To oversee the UK Government Donor relations including management of the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Global Mine Action Programme (GMAP), oversight of the Conflict Stabilisation and Security Fund and management of UK Aid Match.
- Working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Senior Policy Advisor to understand and maximise UK funding opportunities for mine action and associated activities. This includes, but is not limited to Conflict, Stabilisation and Security Funding (CSSF), UK Aid Match and new frameworks resulting from the new Foreign Commonwealth Overseas Development Department (FCDO).
FCDO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT (GLOBAL MINE ACTION PROGRAMME)
- To provide advice and support to Programme Managers and their teams on FCDO Global Mine Action Programme contract management, risk management and reporting
- To monitor contract coordination with other GMAP partners at country level
- To liaise directly with the third party monitoring and evaluation organisation to ensure accurate and timely reporting to FCDO
- To provide support for the monitoring and evaluation on the GMAP contract working closely with the MEAL team
- To work with the MEAL , Partnership and finance teams to create quarterly reports, and updates on country progress/ risks at FCDO quarterly and Project Board meetings
- To work with the Head of Partnerships to ensure contract compliance and clear chain of communication with donor, partners and programmes
DIVERSIFICATION PORTFOLIO
- Research and seek opportunities for new funding and partnership opportunities to support diversification of activities in line with HALO’s Strategic Plan.
- Provide support and advice to country programme teams on opportunities that could diversify HALO activities, appropriate to country context and in line with HALO’s strategic goals.
All HALO staff are expected to undertake the following general duties:
Work within the framework of HALO’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement
Work towards achieving programme and/or group strategic plan objectives
Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures and keep informed of HALO activities
Travel overseas as and when required
To discharge duties and responsibilities under HALO’s Health and Safety Procedures which may include Risk and COSHH Assessments and participation in evacuation procedures as necessary.
This job description is intended to summarise the main duties and responsibilities of the post; this is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks. All HALO staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.