The Corporate Partnership Lead plays a strategic and leadership role within CISDI's Partnership Unit, overseeing the development and management of impactful corporate partnerships. Responsible for a
team of four specialists, the Lead guides them in identifying, cultivating, and securing strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, and other private-sector entities. These partnerships contribute significantly to CISDI's mission achievement in global health and health system strengthening, generating both financial and non-financial support.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Global Health, International Relations, or a related field (preferred). A degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Communications can also be considered with demonstrably relevant experience in global health or health systems strengthening.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate partnership development or a relevant field.
- Proven track record of securing and managing successful corporate partnerships, demonstrably aligned with donor priorities and/or CSR goals.
- Excellent understanding of the current trends in health system strengthening initiatives.
- Experience working with the non-profit or public health sector is preferable.
- Proficient in written and verbal English for business formal communication.
- Team player with an outgoing personality and a positive networking attitude.
- Passionate about making positive contributions to societal growth and development, with a strong ability to understand and connect with diverse individuals.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas (verbally and written) tailoring messages to resonate with diverse audiences, including effectively presenting the value proposition aligned with potential partner Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or brand collaboration priorities
- Demonstrated understanding of how partnerships contribute to positive social impact, effectively presenting research and proposals in health system strengthening.
- Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, understanding CSR trends and how CISDI's work aligns with a corporation's or brand’s goals.
- Proficient in conducting thorough prospect research, identifying potential corporate partners with strong CSR commitments in health system strengthening.
- Demonstrated understanding of the impact landscape by analyzing data on health system’s needs, partner capabilities, and CSR trends, staying updated on relevant reports.
- Ability to craft persuasive proposals that showcase CISDI's work, impact, and value proposition for potential partners, specifically focusing on aligning with the partner's goals and highlighting positive social impact.
- Proficient in forecasting budget needs for project development and initiating budget proposals with proven justification.
- Proficient in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of research findings, partnership development activities, and communication with potential partners, including documenting lessons learned on corporate support trends and effective negotiation strategies.
- Ability to utilize project management tools to document lessons learned from partnership experiences, capturing insights on private collaboration management mechanisms and their impact on partnership success.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) with basic design
- Strong negotiation skills to secure mutually beneficial partnerships that align with CISDI's mission and the CSR priorities of potential corporate partners.
- Experience in documenting significant changes within development programs to facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, including learnings on corporate partnership management mechanisms and their impact on partnership outcomes.
Application Deadline: December 17, 2024 / until this position is filled
Send CV via email: recruitment@cisdi.org
Further information in the attached document.