Senior Manager – Partnership Management

The Citizens Foundation; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citizens Foundation seeks an experienced Senior Manager Global Partnerships to manage high-value grants and partnerships with foundations, corporations and donors. You will lead proposal development, ensure grant compliance, and coordinate across fundraising, programs and communications to drive transformative initiatives.

Applicants should have 8+ years in partnerships or development, strong negotiation and leadership, and familiarity with donor management systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in partnership/grant management, fundraising, or international development.
• Proven track record of managing high-value global partnerships or grants.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Partnership Management: managing relationships with global donors, foundations, corporations, and multilateral agencies.
• Proposal & Grant Management: lead proposal writing, budgeting, and submission; monitor compliance, reporting, and deliverables.
• Strategic Planning: align partnership strategies with organizational goals and expansion priorities.
• Collaboration: work with fundraising, programs, and communications teams to design impactful projects.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: track partnership performance, program progress, measure impact, and report to donors.
• Market Intelligence: stay informed about funding landscapes and opportunities.
• Innovation & Technology: apply AI tools and digital solutions to improve partnership management and reporting.

Skills

Global partnerships

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Relationship-building

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

CRM systems

AI in reporting

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Economics/ International Relations/ Development Studies

Tools

CRM systems

Donor management software

Job description

The Senior Manager Global Partnerships oversees the management and stewardship of grants and partnerships secured from foundations and high net worth individuals. This role ensures effective partner engagement, compliance with grant requirements and internal monitoring & evaluation to ensure successful implementation and reporting of funded initiatives. The Senior Manager will help nurture long-term relationships to maintain trust, transparency, and alignment between partners’ philanthropic goals and the organization’s mission. The role also involves close cross-functional collaboration to understand internal workflows, identify process improvements, and strengthen organizational readiness for partnership delivery and reporting.

• Partnership Management: Managing relationships with global donors, foundations, corporations, and multilateral agencies.
• Proposal & Grant Management: Lead proposal writing, budgeting, and submission for funding opportunities; monitor grant compliance, reporting, and deliverables.
• Strategic Planning: Align partnership strategies with organizational goals and expansion priorities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with fundraising, programs, and communications teams to design impactful projects and campaigns.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Track partnership performance, program progress, measure impact, and provide regular updates to donors.
• Market Intelligence: Stay informed about international trends, funding landscapes, and partnership opportunities.
• Innovation & Technology: Explore and apply AI tools and digital solutions to improve efficiency in partnership management, reporting, data analysis, and decision-making.

Required Skills

• Proven track record of managing high-value global partnerships or grants.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, leadership and relationship-building skills with the capacity to deliver complex information effectively to major donors
• Strong project management and analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to operationalize, plan and prioritize projects.
• Ability to work across cultures, time zones, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CRM or donor management systems.
• Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance partnership management, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, or related field.

Experience

8+ years’ experience in partnership/grant management, fundraising, or international development.