Central American Partnerships Manager

Global Support and Development•Charlotte, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to swap the ordinary routine for a high-impact mission spanning the vibrant communities of Central America? Global Support and Development (GSD) is looking for a dynamic Central American Partnerships Manager to lead our outreach and build powerful alliances that strengthen disaster resilience across the region. Based in Charlotte with up to 50% travel, you’ll be the face of our mission, cultivating essential relationships with both public and private sectors to turn shared goals into rapid response reality.Whether you’re presenting compelling proposals or deploying to support humanitarian efforts—sometimes even from our specialized vessel—your work will directly reduce the impact of the climate crisis. If you have a passion for stakeholder management and a heart for humanitarian service, come help us redefine what it means to be a trusted partner in the field. Want to know more? Read on to learn more about the role and how you can help us turn strategy into action!

Requirements

Five (5) or more years of progressive work experience in partner/stakeholder management and engagement in Central America, preferably in the humanitarian sector, to include any/all of the following:
Partnership identification, outreach, and cultivation;
Design and management of partner agreements and events; and/or
Supporting donor-funded projects to advance rapid response and resilience.
Three (3) or more years experience operating in partner/stakeholder management preferably in an international context; and
Proven experience developing programs and teams.
BA in humanitarian affairs, communications, marketing, international relations, public relations or related field; or
Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training; and
Ability to work with partners and translate shared objectives into operational delivery and, at times, respond quickly to changes in short-term priorities;
Ability to identify and build processes required to support effective partnerships;
High-level communication, interpersonal, and organizational 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;
Discernment for confidentiality in relation to organizational, partner, and donor activities and communications;
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 or French required.

Nice To Haves

Desirable lived experience in the region;
Masters of Public Administration (MPA) or a degree in a related field is desirable.
Certificate in project management is desirable.

Responsibilities

Engage with project and organizational leadership to ensure shared vision and strategy for partnership development and relationship management;
Develop and implement an outreach plan for designated countries within the Central American portfolio, working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders across departments, and regional experts;
Manage existing partnership relationships, including day-to-day planning and engagement, as well as build new partnerships through stakeholder mapping, partner cultivation, and effective partnership management;
Drive regional alignment by developing shared tools and standardized processes, providing the necessary support and cross-coverage to maintain partnership continuity;
Monitor and analyze humanitarian, rapid response, and community resilience partnership trends ensuring that the GSD’s partnership proposition remains compelling and relevant to GSD’s mission and the region;
Identify gaps and opportunities in coordination with partners, and activate resources to translate shared objectives into action;
Synthesize GSD’s programs into clear, compelling presentations, proposals, and reports for public and private sector audiences which position GSD as a trusted, reliable, and respected partner in the humanitarian and development sectors;
Identify and support the coordination of GSD’s partner engagement activities to promote the services of the organization, including philanthropic actions;
Help facilitate internal GSD and external partner-focused communication, including updates on relationship development, engagement opportunities and outcomes, and annual impacts;
Maintain Customer Relationship Management (CRM) records for partner portfolios and disseminate results and success stories for internal and external audiences;
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.