Compassion International is inviting applications for a Partner Capacity Building Coordinator, a full-time opportunity supporting local organisations involved in humanitarian response and disaster preparedness programmes. The role focuses on strengthening the organisational systems, technical capabilities and operational readiness of partner organisations working to serve vulnerable children and communities affected by crises. The successful candidate will help local partners improve their ability to compete for, manage and implement United States Government-funded awards. Responsibilities include organisational capacity assessments, coaching, technical assistance, compliance support, training coordination and monitoring progress against partner development plans. The position is supported by grant funding currently approved for one year. Applications are open to qualified candidates based in the United States or Latin America. Job Overview Position: Partner Capacity Building Coordinator Employer: Compassion International Job reference: R8461 Job type: Full-time Work arrangement: Remote, subject to approved location and role requirements Eligible locations: United States and selected Latin American countries Funding period: Currently approved for one year Experience required: At least seven years of relevant professional experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline Travel: Up to 30% of the time Application deadline: Not specified in the supplied vacancy announcement Official application portal: Compassion Careers About the Role The Partner Capacity Building Coordinator will contribute to a U.S. Government-funded humanitarian response and disaster preparedness programme by helping participating organisations strengthen their internal systems and operational capabilities. Working with the prime award recipient, subaward partners, programme teams and technical experts, the coordinator will help partners meet donor expectations and improve their readiness to implement funded projects effectively. The position combines organisational development, grant compliance, humanitarian programming and partner engagement. It may suit an experienced international development professional who has worked with local organisations, nonprofit institutions, community-based groups or humanitarian partners. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will undertake a range of partner capacity-strengthening activities, including: Organisational assessments and development Conduct organisational capacity assessments and identify areas requiring improvement. Help partners develop, implement and monitor individual capacity-strengthening plans. Support strategic planning, workforce development, operational effectiveness and organisational sustainability. Donor compliance and grant management Help partners strengthen financial management systems, internal controls, policies and procedures. Provide guidance on U.S. Government-funded award requirements and compliance expectations. Support the development of procurement, governance, human resources, branding and marking policies. Help organisations improve their readiness to compete for and manage donor-funded awards. Training and technical assistance Coordinate workshops, webinars, training sessions and peer-learning opportunities. Provide coaching and technical assistance to new and underutilised partners. Support partner learning on humanitarian programming, organisational development and grant implementation. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting Strengthen partners’ monitoring, evaluation, reporting and knowledge-management practices. Track progress against capacity-development plans and document outcomes and lessons learned. Contribute to grant reporting, work planning, monitoring and evaluation activities, and donor deliverables. Partnerships and cross-cutting priorities Facilitate collaboration between local partners, consortium members and technical experts. Support proposal development and help partners improve their competitiveness for funding opportunities. Coordinate support relating to gender integration, safeguarding, environmental compliance and localisation objectives. Eligibility Requirements Applicants should meet the following essential requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Organisational Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Business Administration or a related field. At least seven years of relevant professional experience. Experience supporting donor-funded humanitarian, emergency preparedness, international development or related programmes. Experience conducting organisational capacity assessments and implementing capacity-strengthening plans. Experience providing coaching, technical assistance, training or organisational development support to local partners, subrecipients or community-based organisations. Strong communication, facilitation, coaching and relationship-building skills. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders in a cross-cultural environment. Excellent written and spoken English. Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time. Knowledge of USAID or other U.S. Government donor regulations, compliance requirements and award-management practices is preferred. Familiarity with financial management, monitoring and evaluation, proposal development, governance, human resources or organisational development is also valuable. French and/or Spanish proficiency is an advantage. Eligible Work Locations The vacancy is open to qualified candidates based in the United States or Latin America. The listed locations include: Remote – United States Peru Nicaragua Mexico Guatemala The employer lists additional locations on its careers portal. Applicants should confirm that their country of residence is among the approved locations and that they meet any local employment requirements before applying. Although the position is described as remote, the role includes travel of up to 30% of the time. Salary and Benefits The supplied vacancy announcement does not specify the salary range or a complete benefits package. Compensation and benefits may depend on the approved employment location and applicable employment arrangements. The position is supported by grant funding currently approved for one year. Applicants should clarify the contract or employment arrangements, funding period and any location-specific compensation details with Compassion International. The organisation also highlights its Christian mission, regular chapel services, prayer groups and departmental devotionals as aspects of working there. How to Apply Interested candidates should apply through the official Compassion International careers portal. Visit the official careers website. Search for Partner Capacity Building Coordinator or use job reference R8461. Review the full job description and confirm eligibility for the relevant location. Prepare an updated CV highlighting relevant humanitarian programming, donor compliance, organisational assessments and partner capacity-building experience. Complete the online application and submit all requested information. Compassion International has introduced a new recruitment system. Previous applicants must create a new account before applying, and the organisation recommends using the same email address used for earlier applications. Official careers website: https://www.compassion.com/about/careers.htm For recruitment enquiries, contact TalentAcquisition@Compassion.com. How to Strengthen the Application Applicants should provide concrete examples of how they have strengthened local organisations, improved compliance systems, facilitated training or supported donor-funded projects. Where possible, quantify results, such as the number of partner organisations supported, capacity assessments completed, staff trained, procedures developed or improvements achieved in grant-management readiness. Candidates should also demonstrate familiarity with donor compliance, localisation, safeguarding, financial controls and monitoring and evaluation. A tailored CV should clearly connect previous responsibilities to the vacancy’s requirements. Because Compassion International is a Christian organisation, applicants should carefully review the stated faith-related responsibilities, including maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and supporting the organisation’s ministry and child-protection commitments. Application Deadline No specific closing date is provided in the supplied announcement. Candidates should check the official recruitment portal to confirm whether applications remain open. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) does not take ownership or credit for the opportunities shared on this platform. All opportunities are sourced from official announcements and external sources for informational purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to verify all details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements from the official source before applying. 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