Job Description:
Partnerships: 60% of role
Identification & Development:
Conducting in-depth research intorganizations working in the poverty alleviation space in Sub-Sahara Africa, including Governments, bi and multi- lateral donors, and Non-Governmental Organizations.
Prioritizing key relationships tpursue, in line with Village Enterprise Extend’s wider strategy.
Creating tools and systems as required taid improved partnership processes, for example an improved pipeline ttrack anticipated financial income through partnerships.
Networking at appropriate conferences, meetings, and other forums tpromote Village Enterprise Extend and develop potential opportunities.
Building relationships with new potential partners.
Partnerships Manager
Leading on proposal development.
Management:
Managing existing and new implementing partners and support improving the replication package based on feedback, (the “product”). This will include regularcommunication tassess ‘learnings and unlearnings’, recommending future changes on the product tthe team based on feedback, and going the extra mile tensure that partners are happy with the partnership.
Report-writing as required by external partners (e.g. donors) and internal parties(e.g. Board).
Confident representation of Village Enterprise at all levels of a partner organization, from driver tCEO.
Extend ‘Start-Up’ mentality: 15% of role
Initiative, initiative, initiative! This role seeks someone whdoesn’t wait to be told whatto do, but rather identifies a problem and jumps in with a suggested solution.
This may be for partnerships specifically, or it may be a great idea that you have that will improve our value proposition, make our materials slicker, or be a better way tmanage our finances.
Support with logistics as required. Some days it may be getting new keys cut for the office, others it may be supporting a colleague to process a Congolese visa.
Project work: 15% of role
Take a lead role in certain aspects of project work, for example writing feasibility studies, support with training as required, and working with the Replication Manager and field teams tsystemize transferring Village Enterprise’s model tpartners.
Administration: 10%
Provide management oversight and leadership in cooperation with the Director of
Expansion, Chief Operating Officer (based in Kampala), Country Directors and field staff (based in Kitale, Kenya; Soroti and Gulu, Uganda).
Participate and contribute tManagement Team Meetings.
Assist in general operations as needed.
Qualifications:
Village Enterprise Extend is a small team and is all about teamwork. The perfect candidate will feel confident and comfortable making suggestions, will listen and take on feedback, and will be committed tachieving our goal of ending extreme poverty for 20 million individuals by 2025.
S/he will love tackling challenges on their own, but alswant tget stuck in tfigure out the best way we can move forward together. If this sounds like you and you fit the description below, we strongly encourage you tapply.
Competencies: Essential
A passion for ending extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.
A proven track-record of developing and managing partnerships in the international development arena and across multiple countries in Sub-Sahara Africa.
A self-starter whthrives in taking the initiative, identifying and testing new ideas, and working with a team tcreate the best solution.
Partnerships Manager
An ability twork in challenging and changing environments, and tsee through challenges tfind solutions.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability texercise diplomacy and tact as demonstrated in previous roles that required communication with a broad and diverse set of partners.
Experience in dealing with a diverse group of stakeholders representing government,external partners, and others.
Outstanding communication skills, both in writing, in person, and via other forms of communication.
Computer literate and proficient in basic Microsoft packages and email and other technology (including project management software and databases, e.g. CRM software, Box storage etc).
Fluency in English is a must.
Competencies: Desirable
Conversant in French.
Deep experience with supporting those in extreme poverty through microenterprises and familiarity with Poverty Graduation approach.
Significant experience in working in multiple countries and contexts in Africa.
Qualifications
Minimum three years’ experience working in partnership or business development teams for an international organization.
Relevant university degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Experience working in multiple countries in Sub-Sahara Africa is desirable.
