Partnership Manager

Queen’s University; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen's University seeks a Partnership Manager to lead a multi-institution collaboration with the University of Gondar, advancing inclusive higher education in Africa. The role reports to the Director, managing project operations, schedules and performance across several universities on the continent.

You will coordinate Canadian and international teams, monitor budgets, and guide policy implementation. This 6-month term position requires travel and strong leadership in complex partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant discipline.
• A minimum of five years of finance, operations and human resource management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Ability to travel to various countries in Africa for short/medium-term visits (approx. 2–4 weeks, several times a year).
• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy, eligible for Ontario registration; practice experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, budgeting, operational planning and leadership for project staff.
• Oversee project schedule, timelines and milestones; coordinate work of staff and committees.
• Establish policies; disseminate information; monitor program effectiveness with evaluative data.
• Coordinate travel and meetings with Queen's University, University of Gondar and partner sites.
• Manage day-to-day operations and Canadian HR aspects; supervise staff and ensure performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

HR management

Finance experience

Operations management

Travel ability

Education

Master's degree

Occupational Therapy background (asset)

Job description

\" \" External Applicants \" Partnership Manager# Partnership ManagerCompetition Number:J1026-0490Position Title:Partnership ManagerPosition Number (Final):00509248Vacancy Type:New PositionEmployee Group:Research, Grant & ContractJob Category:Other ProfessionalsDepartment or Area:ICACBRLocation:Kingston, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)Salary:$94,000.00 - $123,000.00/YearGrade:10Hours per Week:35Job Type:TermLength of term:6 monthsShift:7 Monday - FridayNumber Of Positions:1Date Posted:October 28, 2026Closing Date:November 15, 2026## COVID 19 On-Campus RequirementsPrior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.## About Queen's UniversityQueen's University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.Come work with us!## Applicant Guidance & InformationAt Queen's, we are committed to helping people achieve their best. Whether you are beginning your career at Queen's or seeking your next opportunity, we are here to support you.**Visit our for guidance on applying, showcasing your skills and experience, and preparing for interviews.****Disclaimer:** As part of the application process at Queen's University, our recruitment system uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act,to ask job-related questions and confirm eligibility for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.## Job SummaryQueen's University has a partnership with the University of Gondar to advance inclusive higher education in Africa. Now, having concluded the first ten years of the partnership, both institutions are working with the Mastercard Foundation to extend their work, through the creation of a Network of Excellence in Disability Inclusion. This position provides project and partnership expertise to support the Director and the other project team in the Network expansion activities.Reporting to the Director of this partnership at Queen's, the incumbent will provide a high-level of expertise and strategic direction to the operations of the project. The Project Manager, based at Queen's University, will work in collaboration with colleagues both based at Queen's and at 6-7 other universities on the continent of Africa. Duties include planning, coordinating, prioritizing and implementing project activities; monitoring of financial expenses and allocations; assisting the Director in preparation of plans, reports and performance measurement frameworks; analyzing and adopting policies and procedures; and managing human resources. Space management and safety programs are administered by this position.## Job DescriptionKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Contributes to the strategic direction, budget, operational planning and leadership of project staff.- In collaboration with the management team, determines operational objectives by providing leadership and direction for successful execution of all aspects of the project. Responsible for overseeing the project schedule, timelines and milestones, carefully monitoring all aspects of the operation, and coordinating the work of project staff, committees, and others.- Establishes policies and procedures; disseminates information; coordinates project activities. Compiles and analyses evaluative data to monitor program effectiveness. Assists the Director in preparation of reports.- Supports the Network Coordinator to organize meetings; establish project committees and working groups; and coordinate travel and visits of Queen's University, University of Gondar and other partner university personnel, following travel policies established at Queen's University.- In collaboration with the Director, plans, implements and oversees all project activities, ensuring these align with the Project Work Plan and in collaboration with other partner university managers.| Responsible for the management of day-to-day operations of the project including assisting the Director with Canadian-based human resources aspects of the Project, such as providing leadership and expertise to Canadian-based staff as well as coordinating teams' projects.| Provides work direction, and technical/functional guidance to staff. Schedules and assigns work, and oversees its completion. Coordinates and monitors work flow.| Schedules and approves, or recommends the approval of, employees' hours of work, overtime and absences. Monitors and oversees employee attendance.| Provides orientation and on-the-job training to employees in the unit. Provides coaching and feedback on work quality issues, providing related day-to-day supervision. Escalates unresolved performance and/or disciplinary matters to the Director.- Analyzes political, social, safety, economic and regulatory developments in implementing countries that could affect project implementation. Monitors and manages operational and security risks to project personnel in the field and ensures policies and procedures are followed.- Implements effective communication strategies between Canadian, Ethiopian, and other African personnel, by compiling, processing and synthetizing data, ensuring information is accessible to all parties.- Represents ICACBR, Queen's University and the Network positively within the university community and outside agencies in Ethiopia, Canada and internationally.- Plans, prioritizes and manages the work of employees, providing strategic and tactical advice, guidance and coaching. Identifies the need for staff resources, participates on staffing committees, and makes effective recommendations regarding employee selection.- Manages performance by establishing performance standards, reviewing and evaluating performance and conducting formal performance reviews on an ongoing basis.- Assesses staff training and development needs, and ensures that employees receive training required to improve and sustain successful performance.- Investigates, addresses and resolves employee/labour relations issues, including disciplinary matters. Makes decisions or effective recommendations on matters involving possible discipline, discharge and probationary termination.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Master's degree in relevant discipline (e.g., international development, education, rehabilitation therapy, organizational management).- A minimum of five years of finance, operations, and human resource management experience in either clinical, community, academic or international development contexts.- Demonstrated leadership experience and project management experience.- Ability to travel to various countries in Africa for short and/or medium-term (approx. 2-4weeks) working visits, approximately three times per year.- Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy, eligible for professional registration in Ontario, with previous practice as an occupational therapist considered an asset.- Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.SPECIAL