Partnerships Coordinator

HAMAP-Humanitaire https://hamap-humanitaire.org Halte aux Mines AntiPersonnel (HAMAP)-Humanitaire is a French NGO, established in 1999 in order to contribute to the struggle against mines and the risks it presents to civilian population. HAMAP-Humanitaire is active in 13 countries and pursues a mission of support to local partners from the need assessment, through project conception and to its sustainable implementation. HAMAP-Humanitaire diversified its field of activity, to encompass two sectors: Engineering (WASH, construction, energy) and Mine Action. Requirements and job status Minimum education: Bachelor degree Minimum experience: 5 years Required travel: Within Syria No of jobs: 1 Published date: 09/11/2026 Deadline date: 23/11/2026 Start date: As soon as possible. HAMAP-Humanitaire reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications has been received. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible. Description HAMAP-Humanitaire is seeking an experienced and motivated Partnerships Coordinator to support the development, coordination, and management of partnerships with local organisations in Syria, contributing to the effective implementation of its humanitarian mine action programme and the advancement of its localization approach. The Partnerships Coordinator will serve as the main focal point for HAMAP-Humanitaire’s local implementing partners, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and follow-up of partnership activities. The position will support the implementation of partnership agreements, monitor partner commitments, workplans, and deliverables, identify implementation challenges, and facilitate collaboration between partners and HAMAP-Humanitaire’s programme, technical, and support teams. Under the direct supervision of the Country Coordinator in Syria, the Partnerships Coordinator will ensure regular follow-up with implementing partners, facilitate the identification and communication of operational and organisational support needs to the relevant HAMAP-Humanitaire departments, and monitor progress against agreed partnership actions. The position will contribute to ensuring that partnership activities are implemented in accordance with approved project documents, partnership agreements, donor requirements, and HAMAP-Humanitaire’s policies and procedures. The Partnerships Coordinator will also contribute to strengthening sustainable relationships with national civil society organisations and relevant stakeholders, promoting equitable, accountable, and effective partnerships. The role will support the identification of potential new partners and partnership opportunities in line with HAMAP-Humanitaire’s programme priorities and longer-term strategic objectives in Syria. Hierarchical and organizational links: Reports to: Country Coordinator in Syria Coordinates with: Regional HMA Technical Advisor, Regional MEAL Officer, Regional Support Functions Manager for Middle East, programme teams, support departments, local implementing partners, and relevant national stakeholders. Objective 1: Partnership Management and Coordination To ensure effective management and coordination of HAMAP-Humanitaire’s partnerships with local implementing organisations in Syria, maintaining strong working relationships, facilitating communication, and ensuring that partnership commitments, roles, and responsibilities are clearly understood and followed in accordance with partnership agreements and project requirements. Objective 2: Partnership Implementation Monitoring and Follow-Up To support the effective implementation of partnership activities through regular monitoring of partner workplans, deliverables, reporting obligations, and contractual commitments. Identify implementation challenges, delays, and risks, facilitate timely follow-up on agreed actions, and ensure that relevant issues are communicated and escalated to the Country Coordinator and responsible technical or support functions. Objective 3: Localization and Partnership Development To contribute to HAMAP-Humanitaire’s localization objectives by promoting equitable, accountable, and sustainable partnerships with national organisations. Facilitate coordination between local partners and relevant HAMAP-Humanitaire teams on identified capacity-strengthening needs and agreed actions, while supporting the identification, assessment of partnership suitability, and development of potential new partnerships in line with organisational priorities. Main responsibilities Partnership Management and Coordination • Serve as the primary focal point for HAMAP-Humanitaire’s local implementing partners in Syria, ensuring regular communication and effective coordination. • Support the preparation, review, and follow-up of partnership agreements, amendments, and related documentation in coordination with the Country Coordinator and relevant departments. • Ensure that partners clearly understand their contractual obligations, responsibilities, reporting requirements, and agreed deliverables. • Organise and facilitate regular partnership coordination meetings, document key discussions and decisions, and follow up on agreed action points. • Maintain updated partnership records, including agreements, workplans, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other relevant documentation. • Facilitate communication and coordination between local partners, HAMAP-Humanitaire’s programme and support teams, and consortium members as required. Partnership Implementation Monitoring and Follow-Up • Monitor the implementation of partner activities against approved workplans, timelines, deliverables, and partnership agreements. • Follow up on the timely submission of partner narrative reports, activity updates, and other contractual deliverables, reviewing their completeness and consistency with agreed requirements. • Coordinate with the Regional MEAL Officer and relevant programme teams to follow up on reported achievements, project indicators, and supporting evidence. • Identify implementation delays, operational challenges, and risks affecting partnership activities, and bring them to the attention of the Country Coordinator. • Follow up with partners and relevant HAMAP-Humanitaire teams on agreed corrective actions, ensuring that outstanding issues are addressed within established timelines. • Conduct regular coordination and monitoring visits to implementing partners and project locations, in accordance with operational requirements and security procedures. Localization and Partnership Development • Contribute to the implementation of HAMAP-Humanitaire’s localization approach by promoting constructive, equitable, and accountable relationships with national implementing partners. • Facilitate the identification and communication of partners’ technical and organisational capacity-strengthening needs to the relevant HAMAP-Humanitaire departments. • Coordinate with technical and support functions teams to facilitate the planning and scheduling of capacity-strengthening activities and follow up on agreed actions, without assuming responsibility for their technical content or delivery. • Support the identification and initial assessment of potential local implementing partners, including gathering organisational information and coordinating relevant internal reviews. • Contribute to the development of new partnership opportunities and partnership arrangements in coordination with the Country Coordinator. • Gather feedback from partners on partnership processes, coordination arrangements, and operational challenges, and propose practical improvements. Partnership Compliance, Reporting and Coordination • Monitor partners’ adherence to partnership agreements and contractual requirements, referring technical, financial, and organisational compliance matters to the responsible departments. •