Consortium Manager

1. Background

The NABNI – Building for Peace Facility project is implemented through a consortium model led by KOHRW in partnership with AOO and PFO in Sinjar and Daquq. The project focuses on strengthening accountable local governance, improving community–authority relations, and addressing service-related tensions through a conflict-sensitive and socially cohesive approach.

Given the multi-partner structure and compliance requirements under the Accountable Grant Agreement (AGA), a dedicated Consortium Manager is required to ensure coordinated implementation, financial integrity, technical quality, and adherence to procurement and Environmental & Social (E&S) safeguards.

2. Position Purpose

The Consortium Manager provides overall operational, technical, financial, and compliance oversight of the consortium. The role ensures:

• Effective coordination between KOHRW, AOO, and PFO
• Timely and quality implementation of approved activities
• Full compliance with NABNI procurement guidelines, ESCP, and donor requirements
• Risk mitigation, documentation control, and audit readiness
• Harmonized planning, budgeting, and reporting across partners

The Consortium Manager acts as the central coordination and accountability point for the consortium.

3. Key Responsibilities
4. Consortium Governance & Coordination

• Establish and maintain a structured consortium coordination mechanism (monthly meetings, quarterly reviews, joint planning sessions).
• Ensure alignment of all partners with the approved Scope of Work, Budget, ESCP, Procurement Plan, and Workplan.
• Maintain clear internal communication channels between KOHRW and partner focal points.
• Facilitate joint decision-making processes and resolve coordination gaps.
• Ensure partners maintain updated internal implementation plans aligned with the consolidated workplan.

1. Program Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Monitor progress against milestones, indicators, and deliverables.
• Oversee the implementation of community dialogue forums and service improvement interventions.
• Ensure integration of conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding principles.
• Review technical outputs before submission.
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans.

1. Financial Oversight & Compliance

• Review partner budgets, forecasts, and expenditure reports prior to submission.
• Ensure procurement thresholds and No-Objection procedures are respected.
• Oversee contract amendments, variation orders, and budget reallocations.
• Ensure contingency and TAP lines are applied according to donor approval.
• Maintain strong documentation discipline for audit purposes.

1. Procurement & Contract Management

• Ensure compliance with NABNI Procurement Guidelines.
• Review procurement files before submission for No-Objection.
• Monitor competitive tendering, evaluation reports, and contract awards.
• Ensure contract documentation reflects negotiated savings where applicable.

1. Risk, Security & E&S Oversight

• Ensure implementation of Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP).
• Monitor E&S risk mitigation measures across locations.
• Oversee security assessment updates and mitigation plans.
• Ensure safeguarding and PSEA compliance across partners.
• Escalate major risks to senior management and donor as required.

 

1. Reporting & Donor Engagement

• Consolidate narrative and financial reports from consortium partners.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and milestone reports.
• Participate in donor coordination meetings.
• Ensure documentation archiving aligned with audit and transparency standards.

4. Deliverables

• Monthly consortium coordination report
• Consolidated financial forecast review
• Risk register updates
• Procurement compliance tracking
• Consolidated narrative reports
• Corrective action plans where required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in development studies, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-partner consortia.
• Strong knowledge of donor compliance (KfW/BMZ, NRC).
• Experience in governance, peacebuilding, or social cohesion programming.
• Strong financial oversight and procurement compliance knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and documentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Kurdish required, Arabic desirable.

Interested candidates should submit their CV in PDF format to: hr@kohrw.org 
 cc: info@kohrw.org

Please indicate “Consortium Manager” in the subject line of your email.

Please note this Position will be in Erbil with Regular Travel to Sinjar and Daquq

Deadline: 08th March 2026
We will contact only shortlisted candidates.