Key duties & responsibilities

• Develop, nurture, and facilitate coordination of strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in Sub Saharan Africa to facilitate implementation of the Alliance’s agenda in the region.
• Oversee development and implementation of Government Relationship Strategies in targeted countries to build and maintain strong partnerships with public authorities.
• Work with the Managing Director on developing strong and trustworthy relationships with the donors and partners to position the Alliance as strategic, effective, and impactful implementing partners.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and MOUs to formalize collaborations, including relationships to establish relevant consortia for proposal development.
• Identify and gather intelligence on funding prospects at country and regional level with an affinity for research, development, and policy change aligned with the Alliance’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Co-design with the Alliance’s scientific community and senior leadership, funder engagement strategies (cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, campaigns) that lead to financial and in-kind contributions.
• Plan, design and ensure the Alliance’s participation in key regional and national events and policy dialogues related to the Alliances’ mission to build and maintain funder and partner networks and generate funding opportunities.
• Plan and oversee funder prospective funder visits to Alliance offices and research sites to stimulate meaningful long-term relationships, including preparation of briefs and taking points.
• Coordinate development and submission of high quality, strategic, competitive, and timely proposals to funders, and follow through until approval. Act as a strategic and technical support.
• ​Ensure effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders in Sub Saharah Africa.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in related field (International Development, Political Science, Business Administration, Agriculture, Environment) etc.
• Proficiency in both written and verbal communication in English and French is essential.
• A minimum of five years of experience in international organizational settings.
• Government relations or private sector experience in Francophone Africa is an added advantage.
• Possesses strong abilities in teamwork, negotiation, communication, and diplomacy, with the capacity to engage courteously and effectively with individuals at all levels within a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment, including external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking abilities, high standards of excellence, personal organization, prioritization, and time management skills, along with flexibility and a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while also collaborating effectively as a team member to achieve shared goals.
• Possesses strong skills in coordinating, prioritizing, and organizing workload, taking initiative, and performing well under pressure.
• Willingness to travel within Africa and beyond.