1. Partner Identification & Onboarding
• Identify and assess prospective partner organizations.
• Coordinate organizational assessments and due diligence processes.
• Support partner due diligence, onboarding, MoUs and documentation.
• Facilitate partner orientation and induction.
2. Partnership & Portfolio Management
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned partner organizations.
• Develop and implement partner engagement plans.
• Build long-term institutional relationships.
• Coordinate regular review meetings and field visits.
3. Organizational Development
• Assess organizational strengths and capacity gaps.
• Coordinate implementation of OD interventions.
• Support governance, systems strengthening, strategic planning and institutional capacity development.
• Facilitate partner access to technical assistance and learning opportunities.
4. Program & Performance Monitoring
• Monitor implementation progress against agreed milestones.
• Track organizational performance indicators.
• Conduct field monitoring visits.
• Prepare portfolio performance reports and dashboards.
5. Finance, Compliance & Risk Coordination
• Coordinate due diligence and compliance requirements.
• Monitor statutory and donor compliance obligations.
• Track institutional risks and mitigation actions.
• Maintain complete partner documentation and records.
6. Stakeholder Coordination
• Coordinate with program teams, finance, compliance and technical experts.
• Facilitate partner networking and peer-learning forums.
• Represent the SPU at meetings and partner engagements.
7. Knowledge Management
• Maintain partner information within the Knowledge Management System.
• Document best practices, innovations and case studies.
• Contribute to institutional knowledge resources.
• Assigned NGO portfolio managed end-to-end.
• Partner engagement and development plans.
• Organizational assessment reports.
• Due diligence coordination.
• Partner performance dashboards.
• Quarterly portfolio reports.
• Updated partner documentation.
• Field monitoring reports.
• Partner graduation recommendations.
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Program / Project Management
• Partnership Management
• Client / Account Management
• Organizational Development / Capacity Building / Institutional Strengthening
• Finance & Accounting / Internal Audit / Statutory Compliance
• Grants Management / Risk Management
• Operations Management / Consulting
• CSR Program Management / Business Development
• Governance / Monitoring & Evaluation / Quality Management
Experience may be gained in NGOs, CSR foundations, consulting firms, financial institutions, audit firms, healthcare, education, corporate organizations, social enterprises, government, or public sector organizations.
APD is an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all individuals who are passionate about the role and meet the required qualifications, regardless of gender, disability, background, or other personal characteristics.
