Head of Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation

About the role

RemoteEaze is looking for a Head of Strategic in Harare, Zimbabwe, to develop and implement its partnership and resource mobilisation strategy. The role builds relationships with corporates, donors, foundations, government agencies, financial institutions and investors, and secures funding, sponsorships and in-kind support for RemoteEaze's programmes and initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, engage and build relationships with corporates, donors, foundations, government agencies, financial institutions and investors.
• Secure funding, sponsorships, in-kind support and strategic collaborations, and prepare partnership proposals, pitches and presentations.
• Organise and lead fundraising events, donor roundtables and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Negotiate partnership agreements, MOUs and sponsorship packages.
• Manage and nurture partner relationships to ensure satisfaction, retention and long-term impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams on bankable projects, programmes and impact reports.
• Track, report and communicate the impact of partnerships and funded initiatives.
• Expand the partner pipeline and position RemoteEaze as a trusted partner of choice.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Finance or a related field; a Master's degree (MBA, Development Economics, International Development or related) strongly preferred.
• 7 to 12 years' experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, business development, donor relations or resource mobilisation.
• Proven track record of securing corporate sponsorships, grants and strategic partnerships.
• Strong network with corporate leaders, donors, foundations, government agencies, financial institutions and investors.
• Experience organising and leading fundraising events and stakeholder engagements.

Required skills

• Excellent proposal development, negotiation and partnership management skills.
• Strong understanding of CSR/ESG, philanthropy, impact investing and donor funding landscapes.
• Outstanding communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• High integrity, strategic thinking, commercial acumen and results orientation.