SENIOR COORDINATOR, CORPORATE AFFAIRS

Qualfon Philippines; Central Visayas; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualfon Philippines is seeking a Partnerships and Advocacy Lead to drive strategic collaborations with industry groups, LGUs, and academic partners. You will guide external engagement and advocate for organizational priorities with high integrity and discretion.

The role requires 5+ years in partnership management, strong leadership, and flexibility to travel for regional engagements. Expect cross-functional collaboration and budget oversight with a focus on governance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration/Relations, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or advocacy.
• Proven track record of managing teams and directing multi-stakeholder projects.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for regional/national external engagements.
• Flexibility to work outside core hours to accommodate stakeholder availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute partnership strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Monitor industry trends, policy issues, and collaboration opportunities.
• Coordinate across departments to align external initiatives with capabilities.
• Lead external representation in meetings, forums, and advocacy platforms.
• Prepare reports, policy insights, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Manage department budget forecasting and resource allocation.
• Travel occasionally to attend off-site forums and partnership meetings.

Skills

Partnership management

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Advocacy

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration/Relations, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Partnerships and Advocacy Lead leads strategic collaboration initiatives to strengthen the organization’s relationships with industry groups, businesses, cause-oriented organizations, local government units (LGUs), and academic institutions. This role ensures all external partnerships directly support organizational priorities while maintaining high standards of integrity, compliance, and discretion.

Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy

• Develop and execute partnership strategies aligned with overarching organizational goals.
• Monitor emerging industry trends, public policy issues, and collaboration opportunities.
• Coordinate across internal departments to ensure external initiatives align with operational capabilities and objectives.

External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary organizational representative in external meetings, forums, consultations, and advocacy platforms.
• Exercise high discretion and professionalism when managing sensitive stakeholder relationships and confidential data.
• Maintain flexibility in work schedule to accommodate external meetings and engage key partners.
• Travel occasionally to attend off-site forums, conferences, and partnership meetings.

Leadership, Management & Governance

• Lead, mentor, and guide team members to deliver impactful engagement and advocacy programs.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, policy insights, and strategic recommendations for the Head of External Relations.
• Manage department budget forecasting and ensure responsible allocation of financial resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration/Relations, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or advocacy.
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record of managing teams and directing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Work Conditions & Adaptability:
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for regional/national external engagements.
  • Flexibility to work outside core hours to accommodate stakeholder availability.