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The Partnerships Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the Independent Doctor’s Association (IDA) is well-positioned to achieve its long-term strategies by fostering partnerships with external actors, including institutional donors, government, civil society, the private sector, media and other stakeholders. The role oversees the business development aspects of IDA, focusing on partnerships and resource mobilization, as well as managing public relations, marketing and advocacy efforts to raise awareness of the organization’s work and advocate for its mission.
Job Responsibility:
Actively participates as a management team member to ensure good collaboration, communication, strategic planning and implementation of IDA’s partnerships and representation activities
Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of IDA’s resource mobilization, fundraising/donor engagement and external engagement strategies
Identify and explore new partnerships (funding, coordination, research institutes, private sector, etc.) in line with IDA’s strategic goals
Establish a clear and compelling vision for IDA’s partnerships in collaboration with SMT
Represent IDA in high-level strategic and coordination meetings with partners, donors, UN agencies and other stakeholders
Build strategic relationships and influence with external actors, such as donors, UN agencies, partners and government ministries
Set annual income targets in collaboration with Head of Department and SMT, and lead the development and implementation of fundraising strategies
Represent the General Director and serve as a primary point of contact for the General Director for strategic discussions and coordination meetings
Working with the Senior Partnerships Manager, develop, implement and monitor donor engagement plans and partnership strategies
Working with the Partnerships, Communications and Advocacy Unit, ensure that the organization’s visibility and outreach efforts are aligned
Working closely with the PCA Unit, arrange donor, partner, and media visits
Directly manage the Senior Partnerships Manager and Senior Communications and Advocacy Manager
Develop workplans for the Partnerships, Communications and Advocacy Unit staff
Mentor and support team members
Foster collaboration between the Partnerships, Communications and Programs departments
Conduct regular visits to field locations to contribute to representation of IDA’s work with potential donors and partners. Expected travel, up to 40%
Ensure compliance with IDA policies, guidelines and standards
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
Performs any other duties requested by the General Director
Requirements:
Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in international affairs, public administration, communications, business, environmental studies, or a related field
At least 6 years of relevant experience in resource mobilization, grants management, communications, advocacy or strategic planning in humanitarian or development organizations
Knowledge of health and protection sector resilience-related processes and of the health sector more generally is strongly preferred
Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
Proven access to a global network of donors and partners and leverage to build new networks and mobilize financing
Exceptional competencies in writing, communication, and facilitation
Experience working within a humanitarian context
previous experience working in the Syria regional response preferred
Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Good IT skills, including Excel and Word
Knowledge of the context across Syria
Good standing and reputation in the community
Experience of working with local partners
Experience of conducting assessments and monitoring activities
Exceptional strategic planning and problem-solving skills
Advanced representation and negotiation skills with experience in high-level coordination
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify opportunities and risks
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in English (Arabic is a strong advantage)
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Nice to have:
Knowledge of the health and protection sector
Arabic language skills
Previous experience working in the Syria regional response