Partnerships Coordinator

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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

World Vision Democratic Republic of Congo (World Vision DRC) is a Christian humanitarian and development organization dedicated to improving the well-being of vulnerable children, families, and communities. As part of the global World Vision Partnership, the organization works in collaboration with government institutions, local communities, faith leaders, civil society organizations, and development partners to address the root causes of poverty and vulnerability.

Operating across multiple provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, World Vision DRC implements integrated programs in health, nutrition, child protection, education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security and livelihoods, as well as humanitarian and emergency response. The organization seeks to strengthen community resilience and promote sustainable development through evidence-based interventions that empower local systems and institutions.

In the health sector, World Vision DRC supports efforts to improve access to quality healthcare services, particularly for women, children, and underserved populations. Through close collaboration with national and provincial health authorities, the organization contributes to strengthening health systems, expanding community-based service delivery, promoting disease prevention and control, improving maternal and child health outcomes, and addressing malnutrition.

Guided by its commitment to stewardship, accountability, and service excellence, World Vision DRC promotes strong governance, financial integrity, and compliance with national regulations and international standards. The organization also fosters partnerships with faith-based and community-based organizations to enhance the sustainability and local ownership of development interventions.

Through its long-standing presence in the country, World Vision DRC remains committed to improving the lives of the most vulnerable children and communities by supporting sustainable solutions that contribute to healthier, safer, and more resilient communities.

 

Faith-based and community-based organizations play a critical role in delivering quality healthcare services, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach areas. Through their deep community roots, extensive service networks, and trusted relationships with local populations, these organizations significantly contribute to improving access to essential health services and advancing population health outcomes.

As countries strive to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of their health systems, integrated approaches are increasingly being adopted to enhance coordination among health facilities, community health workers, and local stakeholders. These approaches aim to expand access to comprehensive primary healthcare services, including maternal, newborn, and child health, nutrition, infectious disease prevention and treatment, and other public health priorities, while promoting people-centered care at the community level.

A network-based service delivery model, supported by strong referral systems, capacity strengthening, supportive supervision, supply chain management, and effective use of health data, offers a practical and sustainable pathway to improving the quality, accessibility, and continuity of healthcare services. Successful implementation of such models requires strong technical leadership to ensure service quality, integration across health programs, alignment with national health priorities, and long-term sustainability.

Within this context, the position of Partnerships Coordinator will play a strategic role in achieving the objectives of the community health project by developing, strengthening, and coordinating partnerships with government institutions, faith-based organizations, churches, community networks, and technical partners.

 

Overall Objective of the Position

Working closely with the Government and key stakeholders in the health sector, the Partnerships Coordinator will lead efforts to develop, coordinate, and strengthen the partnerships required for the effective implementation of the project. The position will also support the capacity strengthening of faith-based and community partners to ensure the delivery of community health services in accordance with national standards and quality requirements.

The position holder will contribute to achieving the following specific objectives:

• Map partners and conduct due diligence of stakeholders operating in the community health sector.
• Strengthen the capacity of faith-based and community partners in the delivery of primary health care services.
• Ensure effective coordination and sustainable integration of primary health care and community health services into the national health system.
• Support the gradual transition of interventions to national systems to ensure their sustainability.

The project adopts an approach whereby strengthened referral health centers, with enhanced technical capacities, provide support to a network of health facilities and community health service delivery points.

Project implementation will be carried out in close collaboration with:

• The Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Protection, as well as other relevant government institutions;
• Faith-based health networks, faith-based organizations, and community structures;
• Technical and financial partners.

Project governance will be ensured through a National Steering Committee led by the Government, responsible for ensuring that interventions are aligned with national health priorities, promoting coordination among stakeholders, and fostering the sustainability of project results.

In this context, the Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for designing, developing, managing, and strengthening strategic partnerships with government authorities, faith-based and community networks, and technical and financial partners.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Partner Coordination

• Develop partnership strategies aligned with the objectives of the community health project.
• Identify and engage relevant partners to optimize access to, quality of, and continuity of community-level health services.
• Coordinate the definition of collaboration arrangements among members of the National Steering Committee, clearly outlining the roles, responsibilities, duties, and obligations of each member.
• Support the due diligence process and coordinate the development of partnership Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), ensuring strict compliance with World Vision standards, policies, and procedures.
• Organize regular partnership coordination meetings with all relevant stakeholders, including representatives of the Ministry of Health, key technical partners, faith-based and religious networks, and other key health sector stakeholders.
• Conduct quarterly partnership progress review meetings with consortium members.
• Establish mechanisms for monitoring and oversight of partnership relationships among the different stakeholders.
• Maintain effective and sustainable relationships with government authorities, particularly the Ministry of Health.
• Provide substantial support to advocacy efforts aimed at integrating Community Health Workers (CHWs) into the government remuneration and payment system.
• Develop an action-tracking plan to monitor the implementation of recommendations arising from each meeting and follow up on commitments made by stakeholders.
• Serve as a mediator in the event of disagreements or conflicts among consortium members and between partners.
• Promote participatory, inclusive, and equitable governance among consortium members.
• Coordinate the establishment of the National Steering Committee, comprising representatives of the Ministry of Health, consortium members, community networks, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Contributes to the development of a transition plan for the progressive integration of project interventions into national systems.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and contractual obligations.

 

Capacity Building

• In collaboration with partners, identify capacity-strengthening needs and develop a comprehensive capacity-building plan.
• Identify, through consortium members, government institutions, and other relevant stakeholders, qualified resource persons who can contribute to addressing the capacity-strengthening needs of the identified networks.
• Organize learning sessions, peer-to-peer learning, and experience-sharing opportunities among members of the identified networks.
• Monitor mutual commitments, results, and performance indicators to ensure accountability and achievement of agreed objectives.
• Co-facilitate the development of a transition and sustainability plan with government authorities and relevant networks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate partnership-related risks to ensure effective and sustainable collaboration.

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Communication, External Engagement and Documentation

• Facilitate effective and seamless communication among consortium partners and members of the National Steering Committee.
• Organize annual partnership performance assessments and partnership health checks to evaluate the effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability of partnerships.
• Establish and facilitate a platform or framework for knowledge and experience sharing among partners.
• Prepare regular reports on the status and performance of partnerships and their contribution to achieving project objectives.
• Ensure proper documentation of deliverables and outcomes for each partnership meeting, including meeting minutes, attendance lists, photographs, action points, and follow-up on recommendations and commitments.
• Assess and document the added value, complementarity, and comparative advantages of each partner to maximize synergies and avoid duplication of efforts.

 

Other Duties as Required

• When required, represent World Vision in strategic meetings and events with government authorities, donors, community networks, and other key stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences/development management/international development/Statistics or relevant field.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in the NGO sector, with demonstrated experience in networking and partnership mechanisms involving community-based actors, including faith-based and health actors, as well as government stakeholders.
• Proven experience in managing and developing partnerships with government entities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as well as in strengthening the capacity of local partners, particularly in the health sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, particularly in multicultural environments, with demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems, influence, build networks, and negotiate effectively.
• Proficiency in the use of standard computer applications and information technology tools.
• Certification or formal training in facilitation, training, networking, and/or partnership management is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge and understanding of partnership management, local capacity strengthening, and localization, particularly in development and fragile contexts.
• Full commitment to World Vision’s core values and Christian principles.
• Compliance with World Vision policies and standards related to child safeguarding, the Code of Conduct, and conflicts of interest.
• Strict adherence to World Vision security and safety protocols and procedures.
• Fluency in French and strong English in written and oral

 

 

Work Environment

This position will be based in Kinshasa or in one of the strategic provinces where World Vision DRC operates. The position requires a willingness and availability to travel within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as needed.

 

CORE CAPABILITIES

• Individual Level
• Leadership Level
• Achieving quality results & service
• Practising accountability & integrity
• Communicating information effectively
• Demonstrating Christ-centred life & work
• Learning for growth & development
• Building collaborative relationships
• Understanding World Vision’s mission & operations

Attitudes and Behaviour

World Vision is a child-focused humanitarian organization. As such, World Vision reserves the right to disqualify any candidate with a history of child abuse or any behavior inconsistent with child protection principles, even after the test results have been announced.

How to Apply

Submit your application package (a cover letter indicating the vacancy reference number, an updated CV including two professional references from previous employers and one pastoral reference, a copy of the job seeker’s card issued by the National Employment Office (ONEM) if unemployed, and copies of any other supporting documents) addressed to the Human Resources Director of World Vision, no later than August 25, 2026.

Please indicate “Partnerships Coordinator” in the subject line and send your application through World Vision’s recruitment link careers@wvi.org.

Qualified female candidates and persons living with disabilities who meet the required profile are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only