Zambia Partnership Manager
2025-08-28T11:16:59+00:00
Partners Worldwide
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FULL_TIME
Chipata
Chipata
10101
Zambia
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management
2025-09-06T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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The Role
The Zambia Partnership Manager, on the Global Operations team, is directly responsible for the implementation of the Partners Worldwide strategy in Zambia, facilitating the growth and development of a partnership network in which business creates flourishing economic environments. This includes but is not limited to developing new and existing Local Community Institutions (LCIs) while facilitating partnerships between said local institutions, Business Affiliates (BAs) and PW staff.
The Work
- Support partnership planning – Help partners create and follow annual plans, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
- Provide coaching and training – Act as the main contact for guidance and support, helping new and existing partners succeed while representing PW’s mission.
- Strengthen relationships with LCIs – Understand their needs through regular visits and hands-on support, helping them grow and achieve their goals.
- Ensure accurate reporting – Assist LCI leaders in tracking progress, meeting donor requirements, and keeping records up to date in PW’s systems.
- Lead PW’s work in Zambia – Set and execute local strategies, manage budgets, and work with partners to grow funding while ensuring compliance with local laws.
- Build strong administrative systems – Develop structures that follow legal requirements and support long-term impact.
- Represent PW locally and regionally – Work with local and global teams to strengthen programs and expand impact.
- Drive fundraising and sustainability – Lead efforts to secure funding and support business training and entrepreneurship programs in Zambia. Responsibilities may vary based on organizational needs, priorities and goals
Qualifications
- College or graduate education in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, International Development, Agriculture, Agriculture Economics or a related field.
- 5+ years’ overall professional experience with 3+ years’ experience working in business development in the private or non-profit sectors.
- Demonstrated competency in multiple of the following areas: small business development, business mentoring, business training, agriculture and agriculture value chain development, business networks, small business lending and finance, and organizational sustainability.
- Strong project management skills and experience.
- Knowledge of business and community development issues in region of responsibility.
Character
- Mature Christian faith that is embodied in every area of life, including everyday work, words and interactions.
- Strong ability to build relationships, create traction and mobilize resources.
- Curiosity to learn new skills, solve new problems and seek expertise from others.
- Organized with the ability to plan ahead to reach goals.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- An entrepreneurial spirit that leads to creative thinking, new ideas to put into action, and innovative solutions to diverse challenges.
Competencies that reflect Partners Worldwide’s Culture:
- Innovation Management
- Business Acumen
- Strategic thinking
- Communication (cross-cultural, written & oral)
- Decision making (data-driven)
- Planning
- Digital (computer) literacy
- PW Ambassadorship – demonstrate the organization’s values through actions and decision making.
Competencies specific to the PM Role:
- Project Management particularly Monitoring and Evaluation
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership
- Team Building and Management
- Networking
- Operational Management
What We Provide
- Meaningful, redemptive, and purpose-filled work
- Connection to a talented, dedicated, and joyful team of global staff and partners
- A comprehensive compensation and benefits package (insurance, retirement and more)
- Flexible paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday) and a culture that prioritizes healthy work-life balance
- Annual allowance for professional development/continuing education
Support partnership planning – Help partners create and follow annual plans, ensuring clear communication and collaboration. Provide coaching and training – Act as the main contact for guidance and support, helping new and existing partners succeed while representing PW’s mission. Strengthen relationships with LCIs – Understand their needs through regular visits and hands-on support, helping them grow and achieve their goals. Ensure accurate reporting – Assist LCI leaders in tracking progress, meeting donor requirements, and keeping records up to date in PW’s systems. Lead PW’s work in Zambia – Set and execute local strategies, manage budgets, and work with partners to grow funding while ensuring compliance with local laws. Build strong administrative systems – Develop structures that follow legal requirements and support long-term impact. Represent PW locally and regionally – Work with local and global teams to strengthen programs and expand impact. Drive fundraising and sustainability – Lead efforts to secure funding and support business training and entrepreneurship programs in Zambia. Responsibilities may vary based on organizational needs, priorities and goals
College or graduate education in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, International Development, Agriculture, Agriculture Economics or a related field. 5+ years’ overall professional experience with 3+ years’ experience working in business development in the private or non-profit sectors. Demonstrated competency in multiple of the following areas: small business development, business mentoring, business training, agriculture and agriculture value chain development, business networks, small business lending and finance, and organizational sustainability. Strong project management skills and experience. Knowledge of business and community development issues in region of responsibility.
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Vacancy title:
Zambia Partnership Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Partners Worldwide
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, September 6 2025
Duty Station:
Chipata | Chipata | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Role
The Zambia Partnership Manager, on the Global Operations team, is directly responsible for the implementation of the Partners Worldwide strategy in Zambia, facilitating the growth and development of a partnership network in which business creates flourishing economic environments. This includes but is not limited to developing new and existing Local Community Institutions (LCIs) while facilitating partnerships between said local institutions, Business Affiliates (BAs) and PW staff.
The Work
- Support partnership planning – Help partners create and follow annual plans, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
- Provide coaching and training – Act as the main contact for guidance and support, helping new and existing partners succeed while representing PW’s mission.
- Strengthen relationships with LCIs – Understand their needs through regular visits and hands-on support, helping them grow and achieve their goals.
- Ensure accurate reporting – Assist LCI leaders in tracking progress, meeting donor requirements, and keeping records up to date in PW’s systems.
- Lead PW’s work in Zambia – Set and execute local strategies, manage budgets, and work with partners to grow funding while ensuring compliance with local laws.
- Build strong administrative systems – Develop structures that follow legal requirements and support long-term impact.
- Represent PW locally and regionally – Work with local and global teams to strengthen programs and expand impact.
- Drive fundraising and sustainability – Lead efforts to secure funding and support business training and entrepreneurship programs in Zambia. Responsibilities may vary based on organizational needs, priorities and goals
Qualifications
- College or graduate education in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, International Development, Agriculture, Agriculture Economics or a related field.
- 5+ years’ overall professional experience with 3+ years’ experience working in business development in the private or non-profit sectors.
- Demonstrated competency in multiple of the following areas: small business development, business mentoring, business training, agriculture and agriculture value chain development, business networks, small business lending and finance, and organizational sustainability.
- Strong project management skills and experience.
- Knowledge of business and community development issues in region of responsibility.
Character
- Mature Christian faith that is embodied in every area of life, including everyday work, words and interactions.
- Strong ability to build relationships, create traction and mobilize resources.
- Curiosity to learn new skills, solve new problems and seek expertise from others.
- Organized with the ability to plan ahead to reach goals.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- An entrepreneurial spirit that leads to creative thinking, new ideas to put into action, and innovative solutions to diverse challenges.
Competencies that reflect Partners Worldwide’s Culture:
- Innovation Management
- Business Acumen
- Strategic thinking
- Communication (cross-cultural, written & oral)
- Decision making (data-driven)
- Planning
- Digital (computer) literacy
- PW Ambassadorship – demonstrate the organization’s values through actions and decision making.
Competencies specific to the PM Role:
- Project Management particularly Monitoring and Evaluation
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership
- Team Building and Management
- Networking
- Operational Management
What We Provide
- Meaningful, redemptive, and purpose-filled work
- Connection to a talented, dedicated, and joyful team of global staff and partners
- A comprehensive compensation and benefits package (insurance, retirement and more)
- Flexible paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday) and a culture that prioritizes healthy work-life balance
- Annual allowance for professional development/continuing education
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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