Madagascar: Partnerships and Advocacy Coordinator

Are you experienced in Partnership and Advocacy management?

Are you keen to take the next step in your career?

Are you hands on and outgoing?

Are you excited about working in a highly competitive and ever changing landscape?

Are you a team player?

Does engaging with many internal and external stakeholders make you happy?

Are you able to communicate in English as this is the official language at TdH NL?

And, last but definitely not least, does it put a smile on your face when you imagine you’d be doing all of the above in an organization with a strong social purpose?

Keep reading!

Objective of the Position: 

The Partnerships and Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating relations with TdH NL's strategic partners at national level, in particular the organizations represented in Tana. The Partnerships and Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the development plans of partner organizations are effectively implemented and achieve the objectives set. He/she will also be responsible for implementing the organization's advocacy strategy. The Partnerships and Advocacy Coordinator will ensure that the objectives of the advocacy strategy are consistent with the organization's strategic objectives, and will then be responsible for proposing and implementing concrete advocacy actions. The position is therefore intended to have cross-functional responsibilities on different TdH NL projects.

Position in the Organisation: 

The Project Coordinator is part of the Programmes department, works with the country team, and receives direct leadership and supervision from the Program Manager to whom they report. The Project Coordinator works in close collaboration with the Finance and Administration Officer, MEAL Officer and other team members; accountable for the coordination, oversight and delivery of all assigned Projects. This position is based in Tananarive office with travel to the projects’ sites.

Responsibilities: 

1. Coordinate Partnership Activities: 

• Ensure the implementation of TdH NL's partnership strategy and standard tools.
  Implement TdH NL's partnership strategy in Madagascar.
• Carry out mapping of organizations (NGOs, CSOs, private companies, UN agencies, etc.) that interact with TdH NL.
• Carry out evaluations of organizations according to the degree of partnership envisaged with TdH NL.
• Carry out the skills development plan.
• Implement the skills development plan for each partnership relationship.
• Organize bilateral strengthening sessions according to available resources and needs.
• Organize and conduct specific technical workshops within the framework of partnership relationships (steering committees, partnership workshops, etc.).
• Evaluate partnership relations on a regular basis.
• Evaluate the development of partners' skills.

2. Coordination of Advocacy and Lobbying Activities:

• Finalize the advocacy strategy for TdH NL's activities in Madagascar.
• Implement the advocacy strategy.
• Organize and carry out the collection of elements of projects that can feed advocacy actions.
• Participate in TdH NL's international advocacy activities.
• Train local partners in the planning and implementation of advocacy activities.
• Advise partners in the implementation of their advocacy activities.

3. Represent TdH NL: 

• In consultation with the Country Director, represent TdH NL at specific events in Tananarive.
• Collect useful information from colleagues to ensure effective representation of the organization when necessary.
• Take minutes of meetings or workshops held in Tananarive.
• Facilitate the arrival of visitors or colleagues in Tananarive (logistical organization, practical and first explanations of security measures).
• Establish and maintain links with administrative bodies in Tanarive (notably the ministries).

Potential Tasks for the Project Coordinator could also be:

4. Contribute in Implementation of Effective Fundraising:

• Dedicate work hours for fundraising activities such as donor mapping, connecting to donors, proposal development and so on.
• Contribute to development of Project Proposals.
• Contribute to donor reports in the prescribed format and submit to TdH-NL after receiving, review and revising reports from partner organisations.
• Support the marketing communication department with information and materials for marketing and communication. Project will attract publicity from state, national and international media.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills: 

The ideal candidate knows the context of international NGOs and development actors in Madagascar. Skills in training engineering and advocacy are essential. Knowledge of the child protection context in Madagascar is a great asset.

• A masters degree in a relevant field, such as sociology, development studies, programme/project management or child rights;
• Minimum of four years experience in Advocacy and Partnership Management, with at least two years of experience in a similar position;
• Skills and organizational development;
• Knowledge of the development context in Madagascar (different stakeholders, relationships between them, positioning, etc.);
• Expertise in advocacy, specifically in the child protection sector.

Competencies: 

• Strong interpersonal communication & networking skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Decision making & conflict resolution
• Proficiency in French and English

What we have to offer, apart from the above!

Terre des Hommes is a growing organisation on the move. This means a lot of room for your own initiative and ideas. As we manage and execute our own programmes and projects, the difference we make and therefore you make is tangible on a daily basis.

• 5 months consultancy contract i.e August To 31st December 2025 with the no possibility of extension
• The role attracts a monthly fee of Euro 1,000 on 40hr/week agreement
• The role is based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, with travels to the field locations.

About Terre des Hommes Netherlands: 

Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) protects children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count.

Our strategic ambition is that by 2030, Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a catalyst for systemic change to stop child exploitation. We do this by empowering children and their communities, connecting them with those who have power to enact change, and utilising our knowledge and expertise to co-create sustainable, evidence-based solutions.

In line with our new strategy, we conduct our activities in 3 Thematic Programmes: Child Labour, Sexual Exploitation of Children and Humanitarian Action.

We are led by a two-headed Executive Team: the Executive Director and the CEO, and the total of 196 employees across the globe. The entire Terre des Hommes Netherlands staff is a diverse group of people, based around the globe that interacts at an informal yet professional level and we all have a great heart for the purpose of our organisation.

In all we do, we stand strongly by our core values: Responsible, Bold, Human-Centred and Playful.

Working at our organisation is fighting against exploitation of children. Worldwide. Without discriminating. With respect for local cultures. We’re in this to make a relevant difference in the world.

For more information on the work of Terre des Hommes Netherlands, please visit: https://www.terredeshommes.nl/en/.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Integrity and Child Safeguarding: 

We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and challenge our thinking. We are especially interested in people whose lived experiences help us to see things we might otherwise miss, and enable us to do better work with and for children. Whether or not you meet 100% of the criteria, we want to hear from you, because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world.

TdH NL is committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. We continue to learn about intersectional considerations and power distribution within our organisation and our work. We are dedicated to preventing and eradicating any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power, lack of integrity or financial misconduct.

Note: We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us, this includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels of our work. All offers of employment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include a valid criminal record check, terrorism finance checks, and/or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.

TdH NL is particularly committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe, and has zero tolerance on (child) abuse. Every TdH NL employee is bound by the TdH NL Code of Conduct that describes the expected behaviour by staff, in particular with regards to Safeguarding children and (young) adults in our programmes. Child safeguarding measures are part of our selection and recruitment process. By submitting your application you accept that TdH NL will conduct such pre-employment screening for successful candidates. TdH NL participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Getting excited to join us?

How to Apply: 

We are eager to get to know you! Submit your CV and cover letter here.

Only applications submitted in English will be considered.

The application deadline is 22nd July 2025 end of day.

We do not charge any fees for interviews nor have we engaged a third party to facilitate this recruitment process.