Partnership Manager

We are seeking an experienced professional for this opening. Key Responsibilities: - Design and lead the execution of the organization’s partnership strategy across NGOs, corporates, donors, and institutions. - Identifyand pursue high-value partnership opportunities with tailored engagement and outreach plans. - Drive the development of co-branded proposals, partnership decks, investment cases, and annual fundraising strategies. - Cultivate and manage strong relationships with partners through consistent communication, events, and recognition efforts. - Serve as the primary liaison to ensure alignment with partners on shared goals, expectations, and deliverables. - Coordinate proposal development across teams and ensuretimely, high-quality reporting on partnership performance. - Maintain and enhance CRM systems and documentation processes, including standardized templates and stewardship materials. - Track all partnership activities through a structured pipeline dashboard and reporting infrastructure. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in development studies, International Relations, Business, Communications, or relatedfield. (Master’s degree is a plus.) - Minimum of 5 years of experience in partnership development, fundraising, business development, or donor relations, preferably in the non-profit or social impact sector. - Proventrack recordof securing and managing diverse partnerships (corporate, government, NGO, and international funders). Skills: & Competencies: - Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. - Strong proposal writing and grant development capabilities. - Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders. - Proficiencyin CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite. - Deep understanding of the donor ecosystem and development funding landscape in Africa.