SENIOR COORDINATOR, CORPORATE AFFAIRS

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd is seeking a Partnerships and Advocacy Lead to drive strategic collaborations with industry groups, LGUs, businesses, academia, and cause-oriented organizations. The role ensures partnerships support organizational priorities while upholding integrity, compliance, and discretion.

The candidate will develop partnership strategies, monitor policy trends, and coordinate cross-department efforts to align external initiatives with operations.

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 leading multi-stakeholder projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute partnership strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Monitor emerging industry trends, public policy issues, and collaboration opportunities.
• Coordinate across internal departments to align external initiatives with capabilities and objectives.
• Act as the primary organizational representative in external meetings, forums, and advocacy platforms.
• Exercise discretion and professionalism when managing confidential stakeholder data.
• Lead, mentor, and guide team members to deliver engagement programs and reports.
• Manage department budget forecasting and resource allocation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic partnerships

Education

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

Job description

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.

• 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.