Key Responsibilities:

1. Undertake strategic mapping and profiling of prospective development partners, donors, and clients to identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration through leading the planning and execution of linkages development initiatives.
2. Identify, initiate, and strengthen strategic linkages with international development partners, non-government & non-profit organizations, and the corporate sector companies providing consulting services to advance organizational objectives.
3. Establish and maintain a comprehensive and systematically updated database of partners, capturing contact information, meeting notes, and partnership history.
4. Oversee all aspects of partnership and linkage development programs, including partner identification, preparation of proposals, and negotiation of agreements and contracts.
5. Represent the organization in meetings with existing and potential partners, ensuring coordinated engagement alongside the COO, Specialists, and CEO.
6. Actively participate in high-level networking events, coordination platforms, and strategic forums to broaden the organization’s partnership base and collaborative engagements.
7. Build and sustain robust relationships with key stakeholders to enhance the organization’s reputation, credibility, and outreach potential.
8. Ensure timely, professional, and effective follow-up on partner communications and inquiries, coordinating with relevant internal departments as required.
9. Prepare and submit detailed monthly work plans and comprehensive progress reports to the COO and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
10. Perform other duties or tasks assigned by the COO/ CEO to support the organization’s objectives, initiatives, and strategic priorities.

Qualification:

Minimum 16 years’ qualification in Management Sciences/ Business Administration, Project Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or relevant field.

Experience:

Minimum 05 years’ experience in Linkages Development & Partnership Building within development sector or consulting services

Skill-set:

Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, Professional Software/ Virtual Platforms in relevant Technologies.

Frequency of Travel:

Occasional travel to Provincial Capitals.

Reporting Line:

Chief Operating Officer (COO)/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO)