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.

• Proven track record of managing high-value global partnerships or grants.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, leadership and relationship-building skills with the capacity to deliver complex information effectively to major donors
• Strong project management and analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to operationalize, plan and prioritize projects.
• Ability to work across cultures, time zones, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CRM or donor management systems.
• Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance partnership management, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, or related field.

8+ years’ experience in partnership/grant management, fundraising, or international development.