Senior Partnerships Advisor, Africa Job at Pathfinder International | Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership and Revenue Generation

• Identify and pursue diverse fundraising opportunities with governments, corporates, foundations, and individual donors.
• Lead partnership negotiations and finalize MOUs and contracts in line with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement a partnership strategy and fundraising roadmap for Pathfinder’s Africa operations.
• Collaborate with country and regional directors to define high-priority partnership targets.
• Establish a landscape map of local partners with comparative strengths and partnership potential.
• Develop scopes of work and teaming agreements for local collaborations.
• Support the development of at least five MOUs per country to enhance revenue stability.
• Collaborate with internal departments to generate new donor relationships and funding opportunities.

Partnership Management and Stewardship

• Act as the main liaison for ongoing partnerships, ensuring transparency and timely communication.
• Maintain internal coordination tools (e.g., Teams, iShare) for donor communications.
• Lead regular briefings and engagement forums with strategic partners.
• Coordinate partner engagement with country directors and technical leads.
• Develop stewardship tools and a centralized contact database for all partners.
• Provide monthly updates on partnership development and emerging opportunities.

Visibility and Landscape Analysis

• Work with MEL and Communications teams to produce impactful content showcasing Pathfinder’s success stories and influence in Africa.
• Support internal visibility efforts with timely donor updates, presentations, and reports.
• Stay informed on the donor landscape, organizational strengths, and sectoral positioning.
• Update and revise capability statements for external sharing with stakeholders.
• Support the regional team in preparing for donor meetings and visibility events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in partnerships, business development, and fundraising with international NGOs or within the global health sector.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working with non-USAID funded projects.
• Familiarity with donor priorities in the SRHR or international development sector.
• Prior experience living or working in the Global South.
• Fluency in French, Portuguese, or Arabic.

Why Join Pathfinder International?

• Be part of a globally respected organization that champions innovation in health and development.
• Engage with diverse partners and high-impact projects.
• Collaborate in a supportive, mission-driven team environment.
• Benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Expand your global experience and influence across Africa.

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