Senior Manager – Partnership Management

The Citizens Foundation; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citizens Foundation in Pakistan seeks a Senior Manager Global Partnerships to oversee grants and partnerships with foundations, high net worth individuals, and multilateral agencies. You will ensure compliance, reporting, and effective partner engagement to advance funded initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication, and the ability to coordinate across fundraising, programs, and communications teams while leveraging data and AI tools to improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in partnership/grant management or international development.
• Proven ability to manage high-value partnerships and donor reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee partnership management with foundations, donors, and agencies.
• Lead proposal writing, budgeting, and grant compliance and reporting.
• Align partnership strategies with organizational goals and expansion plans.
• Collaborate with fundraising, programs and communications teams.
• Monitor performance, measure impact, and report to donors.
• Stay informed on funding trends and opportunities; foster innovation.
• Leverage AI tools and digital solutions to improve efficiency.

Skills

Partnership management

Communication & negotiation

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

CRM systems

AI tools awareness

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

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.