Partnerships Co-ordinator (NGO) at The Career Network

The Role

My client is part of a large ecosystem of health service providers comprised of government and NGO entities as well as community stakeholders not necessarily health-focused but crucial to their success. The company aligns their services with the goals, objectives, and policies of the South African government, and to collaborate with other stakeholders to maximize the impact of our work. To ensure that they remain a valued and successful partner in the fight against HIV, the Partnerships Department is tasked with establishing and maintaining productive, mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders and their supported partners, the South African Department of Health (at provincial, district and sub-district levels) and other NGOs and community stakeholders. They are expanding into new areas North West province and seeks Partnership Coordinator into these Dr Kenneth Kaunda areas.

Partnership Coordinators will work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team with funders, partners, and key stakeholders at operational levels. The successful candidate will implement North West partnerships plans, liaise with sub-district coordinators, and develop and maintain partnerships. Partnership Coordinators are also required to liaise with the organisation's partner in the delivery of behavioural interventions, and operations staff.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:
Partnership Management

• Implements short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures for government and CBO relations support function.
• Serves as liaison between the organisation and their behavioural intervention partner to ensure effective bi-directional referrals between behavioural programs and other prevention programs
• Collaborates with other CBO partners to ensure they remain an effective and valued partner.
• Maintains effective communications with assigned Government and CBO partners as well as with leadership to provide effective support services.
• Identifies conflicting goals between external actors (government and community partners) and internal actors and works with Partnership Manager to resolve problems.
• Works with HAST and sub-district coordinators, develops and maintains CBO partnerships
• Seeks out and reports on opportunities for collaboration with community activities, e.g. campaigns, imbizo’s etc. that can assist the company in meeting its targets and serving the needs of clients.
• Develops recommendations and materials in support of their partner relations activities.

Site Relationship Management

• Needs to secure special sites, example Prisons etc.
• Performs any other operational negotiations that are required
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Attends required meetings on behalf of the organization

General Personality Traits

• Highly diplomatic and committed to respectful problem-solving
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to convey information to various audiences, including a range of cultures and backgrounds
• Personable, able to relate to and persuade all stakeholders
• Ability to garner trust among project team and stakeholders
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Confident and able to work independently
• Attention to detail in recording and reporting
• Always maintain confidentiality and privacy 
• Detail focused
• Strong ethics
• High energy level and dedication

 Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification is advantageous
• Previous field experience with PEPFAR and/or the South African Department of Health is preferred but similar relationship management experience in any industry in corporate or the NGO sectors accepted
• Microsoft Office suite
• Own transport with a valid driver’s license is essential