The major responsibilities are:

• Develop systems and procedures in support of the identification, engagement and development of strategic partnerships.
• Conceptualize new strategic initiatives that could be built around or benefit from corporates, foundations or other partnerships.
• Develop and manage partner agreements.
• Process legal documents and reports related to the partnership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to structure and execute partnerships.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of pipeline, strategic partnerships and management activities.
• Develop and manage reporting and tracking of strategic partnership activities.
• Coordinate the management of ongoing relationships with existing partners and where relevant, leverage those relationships to greater collective impact.
• Preparation of all relevant event documentation including contracts, event planning documents with timelines, project report, etc. along with the manager
• Assisting the manager in development, production and delivery of event from planning right up to delivery on time, within budget, that meets (and hopefully exceed) expectations
• Travelling to inspect and manage events across locations
• Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities for every event along with the Manager
• Assist the Associate Director Communications on any other assignments as required.

• Experience in Sales/Marketing or strategic partnerships with stakeholders
• Other desired attributes Good interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and the ability to work under pressure of deadlines

Specialised job competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• A creative mind partnered with the ability to find the best practical solutions
• Organized and responsive, with attention to detail
• Driven to achieve objectives and targets
• Collaborative approach and thrives on working in a demanding, dynamic and lean team
• Result oriented approach with an ability to think out of the box
• Able to work under pressure