Relief and Partnerships Coordinator Job Vacancy at Qatar Charity (QC)

Relief and Partnerships Coordinator Job Vacancy at Qatar Charity (QC)

Position: Relief Partnership Coordinator 

Base Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Contract Duration: One Year with possibility of extension

Desired Start Date: ASAP

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

Qatar Charity (QC) is a prominent non-governmental organization dedicated to both relief and development, with significant regional influence in East Africa. It strives to transform adversity into opportunity for the world’s most vulnerable populations by bridging emergency relief efforts with sustainable community development initiatives. Committed to the principles of partnership—equality, transparency, accountability, and integration—QC upholds the core humanitarian values of independence, neutrality, and impartiality in its collaborations with various humanitarian and development partners. Over the past three decades, QC has demonstrated remarkable growth and institutional development, now operating in over 70 countries with field offices in 40. It has been a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1997 and actively participates in global networks, including the START Network.

Job Summary:

The Relief and Partnership Coordinator oversee humanitarian response operations and leads the development of partnerships and consortium engagements with INGOs, UN agencies, and other key stakeholders. The role emphasizes high‑quality emergency programming, proposal development, donor engagement, and identifying partnership opportunities to enhance Qatar Charity’s humanitarian impact in Tanzania.

Job Responsibilities: 

Emergency Response & Humanitarian Programming

• Oversee humanitarian needs at the country level, including project management, contingency planning, logistics, and security.
• Lead rapid needs assessments during emergencies in collaboration with government authorities and local partners.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of emergency response projects (food, NFIs, shelter, WASH, health).
• Ensure proper targeting of vulnerable groups including women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
• Establish strategic direction for emergency relief programming in coordination with the program team.
• Design, resource, and implement emergency programs addressing short‑ and long‑term needs of crisis‑affected communities.
• Ensure effective implementation and financial management of relief projects in accordance with QC and donor guidelines.
• Oversee accountable and transparent distribution of food and NFIs.
• Ensure safeguarding and PSEA standards are mainstreamed across all activities.
• Maintain functional and accessible beneficiary feedback and complaint mechanisms.

Project Planning, Finance & Reporting

• Lead the development of relief proposals, project cards, and budgets in alignment with QC Relief Department (HQ) guidelines.
• Ensure proper financial management and compliance with donor regulations.
• Prepare and submit monthly and ad‑hoc progress reports, including achievements, caseload updates, and impact stories.
• Produce assessment reports, situation reports, and distribution and donor reports.
• Maintain accurate and updated databases on beneficiaries, distributions, and resource utilization.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and case studies for knowledge management.

Partnership Development & Consortium Building

• Explore, identify, and pursue partnership and consortium opportunities with INGOs and UN agencies.
• Lead and contribute to proposal writing, concept notes, and program development for joint initiatives.
• Identify donor funding windows suitable for consortium‑based emergency and development programming.
• Facilitate engagement meetings with partners to explore collaborative programming.
• Support the development of partnership agreements, MOUs, and consortium frameworks.
• Ensure QC’s humanitarian priorities are integrated in consortium proposals and discussions.
• Coordinate internal alignment on partnership opportunities with field teams and management.

Coordination, Representation & Networking

• Represent Qatar Charity in coordination platforms, cluster meetings, joint assessments, and inter‑agency forums.
• Liaise with government bodies, INGOs, UN agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated humanitarian action.
• Participate in joint assessments, strategy discussions, and multisectoral planning forums.
• Promote QC’s relief and partnership work across relevant networks.

Qatar Charity’s Core Values and Commitments

• Qatar Charity requires its staff and employees to uphold the values and principles delineated in the Qatar Charity Code of Conduct.
• Qatar Charity implements and rigorously enforces policies pertaining to Beneficiary Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.
• Qatar Charity is dedicated to ensuring that its staff members are well-suited to work with children and possess the necessary knowledge to uphold and adhere to Qatar Charity’s Safeguarding Policy
• Any personal data collected during this recruitment process may be transferred outside the United Republic of Tanzania only in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act, 2022 and applicable regulations. Cross‑border transfers will be undertaken with appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected, and only to jurisdictions that provide adequate data protection standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (preferred) in Humanitarian Action, Disaster Management, International Development, or related specialization.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in humanitarian program management, emergency response, or related fields.
• Experience in proposal writing, donor engagement, or partnership development with INGOs or UN agencies.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards including Sphere, CHS, and Do No Harm.
• Proven experience managing emergency response projects in complex or rapid‑onset contexts.

Technical Competencies

• Strong skills in project design, proposal development, and preparing donor‑compliant budgets.
• Knowledge of humanitarian coordination, emergency response mechanisms, and cluster systems.
• Skills in developing needs assessments, situation reports, and project documentation.
• Ability to manage project finances and ensure compliance with guidelines.

• Data management skills including tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Understanding of protection principles, safeguarding, and PSEA integration.

Behavioural & Soft Competencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency environments.
• Team‑oriented mindset with strong coordination abilities.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs and a motivation letter to qctanzania@qcharity.org by 29th March 2026 at 1700HRS, quoting the Position Reference code: QCO/RC/2026/09 in the email title/subject. Failure to do so will result in the application not being considered.

Please bear in mind that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. QC will carry out screening checks and will take references on your behalf.

No phone calls are accepted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.