Strategic Partnerships And Engagement Manager

Plan International Cambodia; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Manager in South Africa to enhance program delivery and fundraising. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant project management experience, especially in youth livelihood and education. Strong bilingual skills in Arabic and English are required. This role involves developing partnership strategies and managing internal and external communications. Join us in making a lasting impact for children and women in need.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in project management in youth livelihood, education, child protection or similar fields.
• Knowledge of Jordanian context, legal and policy frameworks.
• Experience in leading humanitarian projects.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of Resource Mobilisation and manage strategic partnerships.
• Identify funding opportunities and draft proposals.
• Provide training on partnership management.

Skills

Project management

Partnership management

Budget management

Donor engagement

Networking

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

University degree in Social Work, Business, Social Sciences or related field

Job description

Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Manager

Location : Amman, Jordan

Company : Plan International

Closing Date : 6 January

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children's rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

And it is girls who are most affected.

Role Purpose

The job holder will report directly to the Head of Resource Mobilisation and will assume direct responsibility and accountability for building and managing strategic partnerships that enable programme delivery and fundraising.

The role supports business development, partnering, coordination with Programmes, MEAL and Finance, and contributes to developing tools that enhance partnership mechanisms.

Accountabilities

Support the Head of RM in identifying funding opportunities, drafting proposals, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Develop and implement contextually relevant guidance and tools for equitable partnership approaches.

Ensure partnership management processes – due diligence, risk identification, agreements, resource planning – are followed.

Provide training to staff and partners on partnership management and capacity building.

Develop partnership strategies aligned with Country Strategy, RM priorities and global objectives.

Coordinate with other departments to harmonise tools, SOPs, guidelines and conceptual frameworks.

Maintain the partners budget and align with the partnership strategy.

Represent Plan International in coordination platforms and forums, and maintain external networks with NGOs, INGOs, UN, private sector, foundations.

Ensure compliance with child protection, gender equality and inclusion policies.

Other duties as assigned by the Head of RM.

Key Relationships

Internal : Plan Jordan Staff, support services, national offices.

External : local government ministries, donors, INGOs, local implementing partners.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in project management in youth livelihood, education, child protection, SRHR or youth and women empowerment.

University degree in Social Work, Business, Social Sciences or related field.

Knowledge of Jordanian context, legal and policy frameworks.

Experience leading and implementing partner projects in humanitarian or refugee settings.

Strong network with government entities and ability to secure approvals.

Experience in budget management and donor engagement.

Excellent Arabic and English language skills.

Flexible work attitude and ability to work independently within a small team.

Values and Principles

Open and accountable – transparency, integrity, fairness.

Strive for lasting impact – purpose, continuous improvement, evidence-based.

Work well together – constructive relationships, collaboration.

Inclusive and empowering – celebrate diversity, empower staff and beneficiaries.

Physical Environment

Office based with frequent visits to government entities and project locations.

Employment Details

Type of Role : Fixed-term job

Reports to : Head of Resource Mobilisation

Grade : 15

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Plan International is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We offer equal opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We maintain a culture of inclusivity across all offices and ensure every team reflects the diversity of our communities.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.

Plan International participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

If you are selected, information may be requested from previous employers regarding any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or harassment.

We will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

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Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Business Development and Sales

Industries : Non-profit Organization Management

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