Overview
The Partnerships & Innovation Officer will support executives in day-to-day strategic planning, management of external engagement and communications, and contribute to the mission by leveraging AI for efficiency and enhancing external engagement.
Tasks Summary
- Provide high-level briefings and intelligence summaries.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Act as a thought partner to the Deputy Resident Representative.
- Utilise AI and digital tools for research and efficiency.
- Serve as a liaison between the Deputy and key stakeholders.
- Cultivate and maintain high-value relationships.
- Accompany the Deputy in select high-level engagements.
- Map and track funding trends.
- Support the Deputy in navigating donor ecosystems.
- Coordinate strategic high-level donor engagements and partnerships.
- Drive workflow automation using AI.
- Manage digital engagement, including social media and thought leadership content.
- Support communications function of the Deputy.
- Utilise AI for agenda-setting, data analytics, and optimising internal processes.
- Ensure meetings, engagements, and missions are impeccably executed.
- Track commitments, action points, and strategic initiatives.
- Provide oversight in the preparation of high-level dialogues, round tables, and strategy sessions.
Experience Requirements
- 3 years of relevant experience.
- Skills and experience in a similar role, preferably supporting high-level executives.
- Strong research skills and the ability to synthetize complex information.
- Well-established experience in the use of digital tools, AI and others to improve performance and work efficiency.
- Excellent organizational abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent experiencing in verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with office and productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Oracle, Google Workspace).
- Strong understanding of social media platforms.
- Experience in knowledge sharing around areas of expertise.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
Qualification Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Public or Business administration, International Relations, Law, Commerce, Arts & Communication or any related fields.
