Director of Partnerships

Summary

We are looking for an experienced, driven individual to implement our development and partnerships outreach efforts. The Director of Partnerships is a global role within the organization, establishing core partnerships around the world as well as topical partnerships where needed. 

Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in civil society/ public service or connexed fields  

• Ability to operate in an international setting, leading international partnerships 

• Is a very organized, analytical and proactive individual

• Strong fluency in English and at least one other language with international or regional widespread use. Fluency in any other language is a plus. 

• Ability to handle a fast-paced, context switching environment 

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and project management skills;

• Excellent people skills;

• Strong interpersonal, networking, and diplomacy skills;

• Able to demonstrate vision and leadership, while also maintaining flexibility, humility, and an ‘all-hands-on deck’ attitude within the team, when needed;

• Able to work under tight and occasionally shifting deadlines;

• Able to work fruitfully and professionally with multiple cultures and professions;

• Able to travel extensively;

• Strong and compelling public speaker;
  

About the job

• Work closely with the CEO  

• Identify, build and maintain close relationships with relevant international and regional stakeholders

• Participate in and actively contribute to international events and high-level forums

• Actively coordinates with the communications and fundraising/development departments as well as with the topical teams
  

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on strategic, large scale programmes;

• The opportunity to build and grow in an international organization;

• An amazing community of professionals supportive of your goals;

• A safe and inclusive work environment;

• A competitive salary;

• The opportunity to develop a diverse range of skills.