Adviser - Partnerships

2 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Influence the shape & direction of the international development sector in NZ
- Work across several regions, sectors and themes in international development
- Engage in the development impact of a wide range of aid activities on the ground

Manage the Ministry’s relationships with a group of NZ NGO partners and a portfolio of complex, high value programmes of around $40m.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

As our Adviser - Partnerships within the Partnerships team you will play a critical role in our Pacific and Development Group. The Partnerships team manages a $120m portfolio with New Zealand Non Government Organisations (NGOs) and their partners in the Asia Pacific region to deliver sustainable development impact and empower local communities.

**This is a varied role in which you will**:

- Lead on NGO stakeholder engagement, and manage activities and programmes through partnerships with New Zealand NGOs
- Manage all aspects of activity management including leading design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and learning, financial accountability, and identifying and managing risks
- Draft high quality business cases and activity assessments
- Assess budgets and financial reporting, and manage contracts
- You may be required to travel periodically including to developing countries (when settings allow).

The band for this role is $95,555 - $129,281. The appointment range is likely to be $95,555 to $112,418 total remuneration - negotiable depending on experience.

At MFAT we have the ability to work from home and/or work flexible hours when necessary. Please note however this role is based primarily in Wellington and is not suitable for fully remote work.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience
- At least 5 years’ project/programme management experience
- Budget and financial forecasting/reporting experience
- International development and/or Pacific experience/knowledge
- Relationship management experience with a range of stakeholders

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. We have a number of benefits including:

- Study assistance, and access to online learning tools
- Health and well-being benefits
- Discounted health insurance. Check out our full benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

We are also working to grow the diversity of our workforce and the inclusive nature of our workplace. Click on our diversity and inclusion page to find out more.

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

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