Partnership Officer

Job Level Specifications Essential Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting ACCA/CPA at least level 2. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar role. Experience in collaborating and working with both private and public sectors. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Partner Mapping and Selection Define parameters for mapping and selection (e.g., market expansion, technology integration, inclusion, or community impact). Undertake research (desk and field) to identify the potential partners and profile them in greater detail. Update (Partnership Information Management Systems (PIMS) database with all the mapped partners. Identify potential partners based on strategic alignment, reputation, credibility, and capacity. Document the entire process and ensure that all pertinent notes are signed and filed accordingly. Partner Onboarding and Due Diligence Conduct due diligences/Assessments for potential Partners and ensuring that risk management are integrated into the project design. Introducing partners to GOAL’s procedures, systems, and the project’s specific context. Review partner documents, assess capacity, and conduct thorough background research. Identify and assess potential risks associated with the partnership and document them accordingly. Engage the partner to discuss areas of concern and engage in a co-creation exercise to agree on how to close the gaps. Partner Contracting Identify the right partner’s agreement type and draft it for reviews and approvals. Establishing trust and setting expectations through initiating partnership inception meetings that define the partnership and the shared goals. Clearly define the scope, roles, responsibilities, and deliverables of the partner to ensure alignment and mutual benefit. Discussing risk managing procedures and agreeing on strategies and monitoring processes. Partnership Implementation & Management Engage in co-creating solutions by collaboratively setting objectives, defining milestones, and budgeting for project activities. Jointly tracking progress through key performance indicators (KPIs), conducting regular co-monitoring visits, and reviewing deliverables. Monitoring budget utilization, reviewing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all partnership financial requirements. Maintaining regular communication channels (e.g., meetings, emails, phone calls, reports, etc.) to build trust, resolve conflicts, and share information in a timely and respectful manner. Identify opportunities for providing technical training and support to partners to enhance their ability to deliver results. Reviewing partnership performance to inform the decision around partnership closure, scaling up, renewal or modification of the agreement. Support the Capacity Building of Partners Carry out financial training to partner’s management. Carry out compliance and safeguarding training Coordinate the capacity enhancement for partners Coordinate individual or group external audits for partners. S