Partnership Manager

Partnership context

Role summary

Project and operational leadership

• Contribute to strategic direction, budgeting, operational planning, project leadership, schedules, timelines, and milestones.
• Plan and oversee project activities in line with the Project Work Plan and coordinate with partner-university managers.
• Establish policies and procedures, coordinate activities, analyze evaluative data, and assist with reports and performance measurement.
• Manage day-to-day project operations, Canadian-based human-resources activities, and coordination of project teams.

Staff and partner coordination

• Direct and monitor staff work, workflow, work schedules, attendance, and completion of assignments.
• Provide orientation, on-the-job training, coaching, and feedback; escalate unresolved performance or disciplinary matters to the Director.
• Support meetings, committees, working groups, and partner travel and visits under Queen’s University travel policies.
• Coordinate communication among Canadian, Ethiopian, and other African personnel and make information accessible to partners.
• Represent ICACBR, Queen’s University, and the Network with university and external organizations in Canada and internationally.

Risk and staffing

• Analyze political, social, safety, economic, and regulatory developments that may affect implementation and manage operational and security risks to personnel.
• Plan and prioritize employee work, advise and coach staff, identify staffing needs, and contribute to staffing recommendations.

Requirements

• Provide project and partnership expertise and strategic direction to support the Network expansion activities.
• Coordinate work with colleagues at Queen’s University and partner universities in Africa, including the University of Gondar.
• Provide leadership, functional guidance, coaching, and day-to-day supervision to project staff.
• Manage operational and security risks affecting project personnel and implementation in partner countries.