Job Title: Partnerships Officer
Organisation: Population
Media Center (PMC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
Population Media
Center (PMC) is a nonprofit, international organization, which strives to
improve the health and wellbeing of people around the world using
entertainment-education strategies. Founded in 1998, PMC has over 22 years of
field experience in social behavior change communication, impacting more than
50 countries around the world.
Job Summary: The Partnerships Officer will take charge of
the PMC Uganda partnerships and business Development portfolio. S/ he will
advance the exploration and development of new partnership collaborations with
the objective of attracting new business for the PMC Uganda Country Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Lead the
development of PMC Uganda country’s business development strategy.
·
Lead the
implementation of PMC Uganda country’s business development strategy.
·
Build
and maintain positive relationships with actual and potential donors,
communicate and advocate for PMC capabilities.
·
Assist
the PMC Uganda in developing contacts and networks with government agencies,
donor agencies, and NGOs to foster mutual cooperation.
·
Work
with the PMC fundraising team to produce competitive proposals and fundraising
initiatives.
·
Expand
and diversify PMC Uganda’s portfolio in pursuit of building new strategic
alliances and tapping into programme spaces to compliment other partners’
efforts.
·
The
incumbent will ensure that the PMC Uganda Team is actively engaged in new
business development, cognizant of donor trends and funding opportunities.
·
Perform
other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal applicant for the Partnerships
Officer position should have the following qualifications and competencies:
·
A
Master’s degree in business administration, public health, management, social
sciences or the equivalent.
·
At least
six years’ experience working in partnerships and business development in the
NGO world.
·
Previous
experience working with international donors and key players.
·
Knowledge
of the country’s population, health and social development sector in relation
to current donor priorities.
·
Solid
communication skills
·
Ability
to work in a team-oriented environment.
·
English
language proficiency required.
How to Apply:
All candidates are
encouraged to send a cover letter and an updated CV via
[email protected]
Deadline: Monday 21st December 2020
NB: Interviews for
the shortlisted candidates will take place on 29th December 2020.
The successful
candidate starts work on 4th January 2021.
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