Senior Partnership Specialist

• Relationship Management: Cultivating and maintaining long-term partnerships serving as the main point of contact.
  
• Strategic Development: Identifying new partner opportunities to support business growth and expanding existing partnerships.
  
• Negotiation & Contracts: Drafting negotiating and executing MoUs and partnership agreements.
  
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking partner performance against compliance standards KPIs and service agreements.
  
• Collaboration: Coordinating with internal teams to integrate partner contributions effectively.
  
• Reporting: Preparing periodic reports on partner activities ROI and program performance.
  

Requirements

• Academic Background: Bachelors degree in Business Administration International Relations Marketing Communications or a related field. (Masters degree or MBA is a plus).
  
• Professional Experience: Typically 35 years of experience in partnership management business development account management or strategic alliances.
  
• Industry Knowledge: Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects and a solid understanding of Insert your specific industry e.g. Tech NGO or Finance landscapes.
  

• Contractual Literacy: Strong ability to draft and interpret legal documents such as Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and non-disclosure agreements.
  
• Data Analysis & ROI: Proficiency in tracking KPIs and using data to measure the success of a partnership. Experience with CRM tools (like Salesforce or HubSpot) is often essential.
  
• Negotiation Strategy: Advanced skills in principled negotiation to ensure "win-win" outcomes that align with the organizations long-term strategic goals.
  
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple partnership pipelines simultaneously ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met by both internal and external parties.
  

• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and maintain professional boundaries.
  
• Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting partnership proposals to C-suite executives or external boards.
  
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the "big picture" and identify how a potential partner aligns with the organizations 3-year or 5-year growth plan.
  
• Adaptability: Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where partnership priorities or market conditions may shift rapidly.
  

• Network: An existing network of contacts within relevant sectors or industries.
  
• Multilingualism: Proficiency in a second language if the role involves international partner management.
  
• Public Speaking: Experience representing an organization at industry conferences networking events or webinars.
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive Social & Medical Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our robust health coverage and additional social benefits.
  
• Dynamic Working Environment: Thrive in a collaborative and innovative workspace that encourages creativity and teamwork.
  
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Access professional development programs workshops and courses to help you grow your skills and advance your career.