· Partner Management
o Identify suitable partners aligned to Barnabas Aid's mission and regional strategies.
o Conduct rigorous due diligence on partners, in line with Barnabas Aid's policies and procedures.
o Ensure that partners' Barnabas Aid-funded portfolios are manageable for the maturity of the partner.
o Support partner growth through capacity building, coaching and mentoring, and by helping them identify stretching projects.
o Empower partners and sustainably grow their capacity, to the point where they do not need ongoing support or funding from Barnabas Aid.
· Project Identification and Proposal Evaluation
o Engage with churches, Christian ministries and other partners to identify needs and potential programmes aligned to the organisation's strategy.
o Support partners to conduct rigorous needs assessments and design impactful projects.
o Appraise proposals for strategic fit, feasibility, risk, value for money and anticipated impact, including objectives, implementation plans, safeguarding, timelines and budgets.
o Build a coherent, selective projects portfolio that achieves impact across the geographic remit.
o Present proposals through the appropriate internal governance and approval processes.
· Grant Management
o Manage the end-to-end grant and project process, from approval and contracting through implementation, monitoring, reporting and close-out.
o Ensure response letters contain all the conditions necessary to manage each grant effectively.
o Ensure funded work meets agreed objectives and conditions, and that documentation is complete, accurate and stored in line with internal requirements.
o Monitor progress, expenditure, results and risk, working with the Quality Team on due diligence, quality assurance, compliance and safeguarding.
o Undertake monitoring visits, partner meetings and spot checks as required, and follow up on agreed actions.
o Capture lessons from projects and share them with the Quality Team to drive quality improvements across Barnabas Aid's global portfolio.
· Stakeholder Engagement
o Work with the Quality Team to implement continuous improvement and monitoring and evaluation processes.
o Build and maintain constructive relationships with partners and stakeholders.
o Coordinate with regional colleagues to provide consistent partner communication, cover and surge support.
o Represent the organisation at internal and external meetings as required, and brief the Regional Director and wider team on key developments.
o Participate in relevant sectoral networks, seeking best practice to enhance Barnabas Aid's programming.
· Budget Management
o With the Regional Director, set annual targets for countries and sub-regions.
o Manage budgets across the nominated portfolio, ensuring resources are planned and used effectively in line with approvals and organisational policy.
o Track expenditure against budgets and milestones, and escalate issues in good time.
o Contribute to financial updates and reporting for the Regional Director and other internal stakeholders.
· Line Management
o Support and oversee one or more Project Officers, providing coaching, mentoring, objective-setting and regular feedback.
o With the Regional Director, provide day-to-day direction, quality-checking and workload prioritisation.
o Promote a collaborative, supportive culture within the regional team, sharing learning and providing cover when needed.
o Address performance or conduct issues promptly and constructively, escalating in line with policy where required.
· Reporting and Documentation
o Maintain comprehensive programme documentation, including partner due diligence, agreements, budgets, reports and correspondence, using Barnabas Aid's project systems.
o Support internal audits of projects as necessary.
o Produce timely internal updates and high-quality partner and donor reporting where required, working with the Quality Team.
o Share learning and recommendations with the Regional Director and colleagues to improve programme quality, efficiency and impact.
Other duties
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the postholder may be asked or required to carry out additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual day to day activities.
