Partnership Specialist

***Unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Only considering persons eligible to work in the United States (Charlotte, NC)***

Are you a dynamic partnerships professional with a deep understanding of Central America and a passion for community-led humanitarian impact? GSD is looking for a Partnership Specialist to cultivate vital regional relationships and support capacity-strengthening projects. Acting as a crucial link between our team and regional networks, you will manage day-to-day engagement and update relationship frameworks. Bringing cultural fluency and exceptional coordination skills, you will maintain the highest standards of integrity as we work alongside local communities to build resilience.

GSD offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Up to 25 days of accrued vacation

Up to 80 hours of annual sick leave

Up to 80 hours of Military Pay and 30 Days Differential

Medical, Dental and Vision (GSD covers monthly premium)

Group Life and AD&D Coverage (GSD covers monthly premium)

Retirement (Pre and Post Tax Options) and a Company Match

Matches on Qualified 529 Plans

Up to 14 Paid Holidays

Want to know more? Read on to learn more about the role and how you can help us turn strategy into action!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Support the implementation of the outreach strategy for the Central America, working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders across departments including the Director of Partnerships and Programs, the Central American Partnerships Manager, Response, Capabilities and Maritime teams;

Research and monitor humanitarian, rapid response, and community resilience trends ensuring that the GSD’s partnership proposition remains compelling and relevant to GSD’s mission and the region;

Build and maintain active readiness per GSD’s requirements of Disaster Response Team (DRT) members which requires deployment to sudden onset natural disasters throughout GSD Area of Operations;

Facilitate management of existing partnership relationships, including day-to-day planning and engagement; meeting minutes and other administrative tasks; including regular updating of the relationship management plan;

Support with stakeholder mapping and other initiatives to identify and develop new partnerships through stakeholder mapping;

Conduct research and provide briefing materials to help engage and vet potential partner organizations, as well to develop country profiles;

Support the coordination of GSD’s partner engagement activities to promote the services of the organization, including philanthropic actions;

Provide administrative assistance to all partnership and program activities by scheduling meetings and capturing meeting notes, logistics support, pre trip briefings and debriefings, attendance and registration, and other related administrative tasks;

Help facilitate internal GSD and external partner-focused communication, including updates on relationship development, engagement opportunities and outcomes, and annual impacts;

Maintain updated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) records for partner portfolios;

Support drafting of success stories for internal and external audiences and lessons learned;

Prompt and action GSD’s core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work we conduct;

Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact; and

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience:

Three (3) or more years of progressive work experience in partner/stakeholder management preferably in the Central American context; involving partnership identification, outreach, and cultivation;

Administrative and coordination experience, ideally with an NGO;

Experience implementing or supporting donor-funded projects to advance rapid response and resilience;

Management of events and partner-facing initiatives;

Experience living and and working in the Central American region;

Project or program management experience is desired;

Proficiency in MS Office suite and Google suite; and

Knowledge of Salesforce is an advantage.

Required Education:

BA in international affairs, communications, marketing, public relations or related field; or

Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

N/A

Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with teams to translate shared objectives into operational delivery and, at times, respond quickly to changes in short-term priorities;

Ability to identify process gaps and build and improve processes and procedures required to support effective partnerships;

High-level communication, and interpersonal skills;

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including presentation ability;

Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders to build relationships;

Ability to coordinate multiple events and activities simultaneously under pressure and with attention to detail;

Discernment for confidentiality concerning organizational, partner, and donor activities and communications;

Ability to seek and listen to diverse perspectives and foster a culture of learning;

Ability to adapt quickly and change course as the situation requires;

Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks;

Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally; and

Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish and/or French is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• •Routine domestic and international travel up to
• 50%
• is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

GSD prioritizes the safety, security, and well-being of all of our staff members. All employees are expected to follow strict safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and adherence to safety regulations (maritime, and other), to mitigate risks.

• Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and North Carolina state law, GSD will provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship
• or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others .

These working conditions and physical demands are described to provide a clear understanding of the nature of the role, including the essential deployment responsibilities that may be necessary, to ensure that potential candidates are well-prepared for the challenging and demanding nature of the duties and realities of disaster response work. GSD is not able to reasonably predict when or whether it will become necessary to deploy an employee in this position for disaster response work. Such decisions are made as circumstances arise to meet organizational needs, and employees in this role are therefore expected to be able to fulfill disaster response work responsibilities.

Working Conditions During Non-Deployment Periods

Work is performed in an office setting and is generally sedentary, but may involve movement (e.g., walking, standing or otherwise being mobile throughout the office) for brief periods of time;

Ability to use hands, reach, and independently lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects;

Ability to bend and stoop;

Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time;

Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment;

Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Working Conditions During Deployment Periods (Including Rapid Response)

May be regularly exposed to and required to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, heavy rainfall, and other extreme weather events;

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