Lead: Strategic Partnerships & Orchestration at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Objectives of Role

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & ECOSYSTEM ORCHESTRATION

• Execute AGGP_SA’s strategic partnerships engagement model.
• Identify, vet, and maintain a sustainable network of ecosystem partners across government, funders, investors, philanthropies, and entrepreneurial support organisations.
• Facilitate collaboration platforms that convene multi-stakeholder efforts and drive ecosystem-wide entrepreneurship development.
• Broker co-investments, joint ventures, and scaling partnerships that expand AGGP_SA’s reach and impact.

GOVERNANCE & FRAMEWORKS

• Develop and embed AGGP_SA’s partnership frameworks, protocols, and SOPs.
• Manage strategic partnership risk through a risk register and mitigation plans.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and alignment of partnerships with AGGP_SA’s vision, strategy, and Theory of Change.

PERFORMANCE & REPORTING

• Monitor and report on the performance and value contribution of individual partnerships and the overall portfolio.
• Track emerging trends, opportunities, and gaps in the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Collaborate with Strategy & Performance to measure partnership impact against AGGP_SA goals.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• In collaboration with Head of Ecosystem Enablement, develop and manage the annual partnership budget.
• Drive financial discipline and accountability.
• Achieve annual co-resourcing targets

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Partnership Value Creation
• Ecosystem Orchestration
• Governance & Risk Management
• Performance & Impact Measurement
• Financial Stewardship

Experience and Qualifications

• Masters or appropriate Post Graduate qualification in Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Business or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in partnership development, ecosystem building, or strategic stakeholder management.
• Proven track record in establishing partnerships across sectors, leading collaborations and managing multi-stakeholder relationships .
• Experience in governance, risk management, and partnership performance measurement.