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Share Vision Network (SVN)

The Partnership Coordinator is responsible for developing, managing, and strengthening strategic partnerships that support Share Vision Network's mission of empowering communities through sustainable development, human rights advocacy, health promotion, child protection, gender equality, climate action, disaster response, and good governance. The role focuses on stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, donor relations, and collaboration with government, development partners, civil society organizations, and the private sector.

Responsibilities or duties

• Develop and implement SVN's Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
• Identify and establish partnerships with government ministries, development agencies, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, academic institutions, and private sector organizations.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with strategic partners.
• Prepare partnership concept notes and collaboration proposals.
• Maintain an updated database of partners and stakeholders.
• Identify funding opportunities from local and international donors.
• Coordinate the preparation of grant proposals and concept notes.
• Build relationships with donor agencies and corporate partners.
• Support fundraising campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
• Monitor donor priorities and funding trends.
• Represent Share Vision Network at meetings, conferences, workshops, and stakeholder forums.
• Coordinate stakeholder consultations and partnership meetings.
• Facilitate communication between SVN and external partners.
• Promote collaboration among partners implementing joint initiatives.
• Draft and coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and partnership agreements.
• Monitor implementation of partnership commitments.
• Ensure compliance with partnership obligations and reporting requirements.
• Resolve partnership issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Promote SVN's programmes through strategic partnerships.
• Develop partnership success stories and case studies.
• Coordinate joint communication and visibility activities.
• Support media engagement and public relations initiatives.
• Track partnership performance using agreed indicators.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual partnership reports.
• Maintain accurate records of partnership activities.
• Produce impact reports for donors and stakeholders.
• Participate in organizational strategic planning and annual work planning.
• Provide recommendations on expanding SVN's partnership portfolio.
• Support programme teams in integrating partnership opportunities into projects.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Relations, Project Management, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Partnership development and management
• Donor engagement and resource mobilization
• Proposal and grant writing
• Stakeholder engagement
• Project coordination
• Negotiation and networking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Report writing
• Strategic planning
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Experience needed

• Minimum of two - three years' experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, donor relations, or programme coordination.
• Experience working with NGOs or development organizations is preferred.
• Proven experience in proposal development and partnership management.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The Partnership Coordinator shall uphold the values of Share Vision Network by demonstrating:

• Integrity and accountability
• Professionalism
• Transparency
• Respect and Inclusiveness
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Community Empowerment
• Gender Equality
• Environmental Stewardship

This job description is tailored specifically for Share Vision Network (SVN) and aligns with its mission to build sustainable partnerships that expand programs, mobilize resources, and increase community impact.

• Develop and implement SVN's Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
• Identify and establish partnerships with government ministries, development agencies, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, academic institutions, and private sector organizations.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with strategic partners.
• Prepare partnership concept notes and collaboration proposals.
• Maintain an updated database of partners and stakeholders.
• Identify funding opportunities from local and international donors.
• Coordinate the preparation of grant proposals and concept notes.
• Build relationships with donor agencies and corporate partners.
• Support fundraising campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
• Monitor donor priorities and funding trends.
• Represent Share Vision Network at meetings, conferences, workshops, and stakeholder forums.
• Coordinate stakeholder consultations and partnership meetings.
• Facilitate communication between SVN and external partners.
• Promote collaboration among partners implementing joint initiatives.
• Draft and coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and partnership agreements.
• Monitor implementation of partnership commitments.
• Ensure compliance with partnership obligations and reporting requirements.
• Resolve partnership issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Promote SVN's programmes through strategic partnerships.
• Develop partnership success stories and case studies.
• Coordinate joint communication and visibility activities.
• Support media engagement and public relations initiatives.
• Track partnership performance using agreed indicators.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual partnership reports.
• Maintain accurate records of partnership activities.
• Produce impact reports for donors and stakeholders.
• Participate in organizational strategic planning and annual work planning.
• Provide recommendations on expanding SVN's partnership portfolio.
• Support programme teams in integrating partnership opportunities into projects.

• Partnership development and management
• Donor engagement and resource mobilization
• Proposal and grant writing
• Stakeholder engagement
• Project coordination
• Negotiation and networking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Report writing
• Strategic planning
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

• Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Relations, Project Management, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is an added advantage.