International NGO Jobs - Partnership Manager at Partners Worldwide
Organisation: Partners Worldwide (PW)Duty Station: Kampala, UgandaReports to: Head of Credit Operations UnitPartners Worldwide (PW) is a global Christian network of partners that uses business as the way to end poverty based on the belief that all people have the right and the capacity to live abundantly. PW creates partnerships between community institutions and established business people to provide mentoring, training, access to capital and advocacy. In Uganda, PW supports over 5,000 small and medium enterprises through partnerships with local institutions. These institutions offer training, access to affordable capital, networking, and linkage opportunities through local and international forums.Job Summary: The Partnership Manager will mainly support and coordinate existing partnerships and grow new, strategic partnerships.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Work closely with the PW Uganda board in identifying key country focus areas and formulating those in a country strategy. The PM will also be the key driver in implementing the said strategy by providing regular reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the plans to the board and his/her supervisorSupport the Regional Facilitator in developing overarching strategies for Uganda partnerships and provide administrative and project support for these strategies. Support grant research and reporting, as appropriate.Develop a pipeline of new Local Community Institutions that would appropriate for the needs of the PW Uganda network; on-board as appropriate.Actively facilitate the creation and manage the implementation of Annual Partnership Agreements between Local Community Institutions and their Business AffiliatesIntuitively review and submit monthly financial reports to East/West Africa Regional office, program narratives, and Quarterly metrics reportsFacilitate the implementation of the PW Business curriculum among the Local Community InstitutionsMaintain regular communication with partnership stakeholders and PW head office to share updates, case studies, and stories for fundraising, marketing and global cross-learning purposesCoordinate and host mentoring visits from global Business Affiliate (BA) members; evaluate and strengthen current mentoring activities between high growth potential Uganda businesses and global Business AffiliatesCoordinate and plan national and regional networking forumsProvide training, oversight and evaluation of international and national interns, as neededQualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in business from a reputable university, an MBA would be an added advantageAt least three years’ experience in a managerial position. Prior experience in cross-cultural setting and or business background is an added advantageStrong written and oral communication skillsPossess the ability to work in a cross-cultural settingMature Christian of high integrity with a passion to serve others and to end povertyAbility to work with little supervision, and flexibility to thrive in unstructured work environments and relationships.Excellent interpersonal skillsAll candidates should send their application letter and updated CVs together with details of current salary and expected salary to ugandapm@partnersworldwide.org Deadline: Friday, 19th September, 2014.
