Partnership Coordinator (Water Sustainability)

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Play a key part in connecting farmers supply-chain partners governments and NGOs to improve water management at catchment level strengthen ecosystems and support local livelihoods.

This role serves as the central coordinating function between regional projects supply-chain partners funders and governance bodies. It combines strategic oversight with hands-on project and operational management ensuring initiatives are well-run aligned to strategy and delivering measurable impact.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the partnerships coordination function and overseeing day-to-day operations.
Managing workplans budgets timelines and reporting across regional projects.
Supporting governance structures including steering committee preparation meetings and follow-ups.
Coordinating communication across partners and ensuring clear information flow.
Driving implementation of strategies focused on sustainable farming practices enabling environments and resilient supply chains.
Supporting organisational development including governance processes systems and internal ways of working.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Contributing to partnership growth through fundraising support and engagement with new partners or regions.

Location & travel:

Based in the Netherlands or Cape Town South Africa with existing eligibility to work from the chosen location.
International travel required including 12 international trips per year of 12 weeks duration.
Europe-based candidates should expect additional shorter regional trips of 14 days.

Requirements:

Strong project management skills combined with strategic thinking.
Experience in sustainability agriculture water biodiversity or collective action initiatives.
Ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholders cultures and sectors.
Excellent written and spoken English; Spanish is highly advantageous.

This role suits a structured yet adaptable coordinator who enjoys connecting people managing complexity and contributing to long-term environmental and social impact.

Required Experience:

Play a key part in connecting farmers supply-chain partners governments and NGOs to improve water management at catchment level strengthen ecosystems and support local livelihoods.This role serves as the central coordinating function between regional projects supply-chain partners funders and govern...

Play a key part in connecting farmers supply-chain partners governments and NGOs to improve water management at catchment level strengthen ecosystems and support local livelihoods.

Leading the partnerships coordination function and overseeing day-to-day operations.
Managing workplans budgets timelines and reporting across regional projects.
Supporting governance structures including steering committee preparation meetings and follow-ups.
Coordinating communication across partners and ensuring clear information flow.
Driving implementation of strategies focused on sustainable farming practices enabling environments and resilient supply chains.
Supporting organisational development including governance processes systems and internal ways of working.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Contributing to partnership growth through fundraising support and engagement with new partners or regions.

Location & travel:

Based in the Netherlands or Cape Town South Africa with existing eligibility to work from the chosen location.
International travel required including 12 international trips per year of 12 weeks duration.
Europe-based candidates should expect additional shorter regional trips of 14 days.

Requirements:

Strong project management skills combined with strategic thinking.
Experience in sustainability agriculture water biodiversity or collective action initiatives.
Ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholders cultures and sectors.
Excellent written and spoken English; Spanish is highly advantageous.

This role suits a structured yet adaptable coordinator who enjoys connecting people managing complexity and contributing to long-term environmental and social impact.

Required Experience: