Senior Manager of Caribbean Partnerships

Global Support and Development•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Support and Development (GSD) is seeking a Senior Manager of Caribbean Partnerships to cultivate vital relationships and drive resilience through rapid disaster response and climate adaptation. The position is full-time, on site, and located at HQ in Charlotte, N.C. with frequent travel requirements. You will lead a dedicated team in designing outreach strategies and stewarding partnerships across the Caribbean. If you have a passion for community-led crisis response and the expertise to navigate complex, dynamic environments, we invite you to help us strengthen local capacity and protect communities at risk. 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!

Requirements

Eight (8) or more years experience operating in support of the Caribbean context with demonstrated experience in disaster preparedness and rapid response;
Five (5) or more years of relevant management experience in partner/stakeholder management and communication and/or engagement, preferably in the humanitarian sector or emergency management;
Proven experience developing relationships and teams.
BA in humanitarian affairs, emergency management, international relations, communications, marketing, public relations or related field - or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
Master’s Degree in related field; or
equivalent combination of educational and relevant professional experience.
Extensive knowledge and experience of the Caribbean Region
Demonstrated track record of cultivation and stewardship of relationships in line with mission to achieve desired impact.
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to produce quality results within challenging timeframes and ongoing change;
Ability to drive key initiatives and influence cross collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
Demonstrated ability to support critical decision-making processes, identify issues, and problem solve; especially in dynamic and/or resource-constrained environments
Experience in translating strategy to action with measurable results
Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans;
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously under pressure;
Confident and effective written and verbal communication, to include presentation ability;
Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders to build relationships;
Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks;
Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally;

Nice To Haves

Certification in project management is desired.
Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French desired.

Responsibilities

Engage with project and organizational leadership to develop a shared vision and strategy to achieve GSD’s desired impact in the Caribbean
Manage regional Caribbean partnership relationships, including day-to-day planning and engagement, as well as build new partnerships through stakeholder mapping, partner cultivation, and effective partnership management;
Design and oversee the delivery of outreach and engagement plans for designated countries within the Caribbean portfolio, working collaboratively with Caribbean Partnership Managers and key internal stakeholders across departments
Support budgetary planning, financial control and monthly analysis for the Partnerships Department.
Collaborate with the Director of Partnerships, Caribbean Partnerships Managers and Partnerships Department to achieve greatest impact for partners, including sharing best practices, generating templates and tools, standardizing approaches, and cross coverage as required.
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;
Maintain Customer Relationship Management (CRM) records for partner portfolios and disseminate results and success stories for internal and external audiences;
Supervision, management and direction of Caribbean Partnerships team, including supporting the professional development and growth of direct reports;
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.