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The Corporate Partnership Lead is a senior role within CISDI's Partnership Unit, responsible for leading a team of four specialists in proactively identifying, cultivating, and securing strategic partnerships with development partners and private-sector entities. Reporting to the Partnership Senior Manager, the Lead oversees the full partnership lifecycle from prospect research and proposal development to negotiation, budget coordination, and performance monitoring, all in service of advancing CISDI's global health and health system strengthening mission.
The role also requires strong cross-functional collaboration across all departments to ensure partnerships are feasible, impactful, and aligned with both organizational and partner priorities. Beyond external partnerships, the Lead is expected to coach and develop the team, document lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement in how CISDI engages with the corporate sector.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Communications with demonstrably relevant experience in global health or health systems strengthening (preferred)
- Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate partnership development or a relevant field
- Minimum of 4 years experience managing people in either an organizational unit or on projects
- Proven track record of securing and managing successful corporate partnerships, demonstrably aligned with Corporate priorities and/or CSR goals
- Excellent understanding of the current trends in health system strengthening initiatives
- Experience working with the 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
Technical/Behavioral Competence
Core Competencies
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- CSR Alignment
- Impact Orientation
- Results Driven
Technical Competencies
- Prospect Research & Analysis
- Proposal Development
- Partnership Negotiation
- Budget Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Behavioral Competencies
- Leadership & Coaching
- Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Continuous Learning
Application deadline: May 13, 2026
Send CV and application via email: [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.