**Position Title:** Partnership Portfolio Specialist **Location:** CDMX **ChildFund office:** México **Manager/Supervisor title:** Program Manager **Position type:** Full\-time regular **Work environment:** Hybrid **About ChildFund** ChildFund is a child\-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are. **ChildFund’s Values** We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission. **ChildFund’s Commitment** ChildFund International has a zero\-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded. **About This Role** The partnership portfolio specialist will lead the achievement of results through managing ChildFund’s portfolio of in\-country partners. He/she will be responsible for identifying, developing, maintaining, and evaluating strategic partnerships and collaborations with multiple stakeholders including local partners (LPs), technical partners, implementation partners, and others to scale ChildFund’ s impact, and aligned with the country strategic plan (CSP). He/she will play a key role in strengthening organizational development and professionalization of local partners and its governance structures to deliver high\-quality and sustainable programming. He/she will support the partners’ team members to develop specific program/project portfolio management, risk management and anti\-terrorism compliance, and overall asset allocation from ChildFund. Additionally, the specialist will play a key role in strengthening organizational development and professionalization of local partners and its governance structures to deliver high\-quality and sustainable programming. **Required Experience and Education** Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in community development/social science discipline. Equivalent relevant work experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree. 5 years experience managing partnerships and development programs to support community development, preferably in a technical area, community development and/or child\-focused programming. Experience in Safety and Security management and emergency or humanitarian response is highly desirable. Technical expertise in: * Project and budget design and implementation, * Legislation and regulations applicable to **Civil Society Organizations** in Mexico * Administrative, fiscal, and legal compliance of **Civil Society Organizations**. * Basic knowledge of safety and risk analysis. * Coordinating a diverse team in a complex work setting * Computer proficiency in general office software (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) * English proficiency desirable **Primary Responsibilities** Partnership Portfolio Management \- Achieves the development and cultivation of a strong Partnership portfolio with an effective mix of different partner types that can maximize the impact delivered by our program strategies, models, and specific interventions. Portfolio should include partners that are competent for undertaking work related to program and sponsorship implementation. advocacy, research, resource mobilization, technical support, etc. Partnership Life Cycle Management \- Responsible for the effective management of the Partnership life cycle encompassing selection of partners; development of relationships; implementation of high quality, appropriate program interventions; monitoring of ongoing work; and transition or closure of formal relations Partner Capacity Enhancement – Strong partnership portfolio is assured by conducting a partner assessment and then supporting partners in developing and implementing action plans directed at enhancing the capacities of their own organization, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and regulations, and ChildFund policies and procedures, as well as identifying their potential role in the overall portfolio. Partner Performance \- Accountable for the management of partner performance on agreed program activities, evaluating their alignment with approved proposals, budgets and technical quality standards. Representation, Advocacy and Networking \- Builds and manages relationships with government, foundations development organizations, corporations, local authorities, and the public to increase ChildFund’ s visibility, profile, and credibility Identifies and pursues opportunities for new collaborations and/or partnerships. Grant Acquisition and Management – identifies priority partners for grant and other resource mobilization opportunities, develops teaming and sub\-award agreements, and manages partner performance on grants. Safety and Security – contributes to the safety and security of local partners by conducting trainings, facilitating the reporting of incidents, and disseminating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Will also monitor and ensure compliance with security plans and internal policies and procedures, anti\-terrorism compliance, and supporting partners in maintaining a safe and secure operational environment. **Required Competencies** **ChildFund’s Core Competencies** * Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences. * Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate. * Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards. * Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non\-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes. * Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments. * Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges **Other Required Competencies** * Proven experience in strategic planning and ability to effectively articulate strategy to internal and external stakeholders. * Planning, organizational, analytical, communication, and decision\-making skills. * Analytical skills in the field of external and public relations, networking, negotiating, and understanding of different stakeholders. * Ability to build and maintain effective personal and organizational relationships. * Written and oral communication skills * Demonstrated high\-level interpersonal and cross\-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues. * Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively, fostering inclusive dialogue and mutual understanding within diverse cultural, social, and organizational contexts. * Ability to delegate effectively amongst teams and show commitment to the long\-term development of team members through coaching, mentoring and creation of development opportunities.