Manager - Partnership Management

The Citizen Foundation · Karachi, Karachi District; Sindh, Pakistan

The Senior Manager Global Partnerships oversees the management and stewardship of grants and partnerships secured from foundations and high net worth individuals. This role ensures effective partner engagement, compliance with grant requirements and internal monitoring & evaluation to ensure successful implementation and reporting of funded initiatives. The Senior Manager will help nurture long-term relationships to maintain trust, transparency, and alignment between partners’ philanthropic goals and the organization’s mission. The role also involves close cross-functional collaboration to understand internal workflows, identify process improvements, and strengthen organizational readiness for partnership delivery and reporting.

• Partnership Management: Managing relationships with global donors, foundations, corporations, and multilateral agencies.
• Proposal & Grant Management: Lead proposal writing, budgeting, and submission for funding opportunities; monitor grant compliance, reporting, and deliverables.
• Strategic Planning: Align partnership strategies with organizational goals and expansion priorities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with fundraising, programs, and communications teams to design impactful projects and campaigns.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Track partnership performance, program progress, measure impact, and provide regular updates to donors.
• Market Intelligence: Stay informed about international trends, funding landscapes, and partnership opportunities.
• Innovation & Technology: Explore and apply AI tools and digital solutions to improve efficiency in partnership management, reporting, data analysis, and decision-making.