Position:  Strategic Partnerships Development Officer (SPDO)

Remuneration: Attractive package reflecting competencies and experience.

Working Days: 5 days a week (Mon-Friday, 900am to 530pm). Flexible within the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Contract: Long-term (Probation period of 2 months)

Location: Maharajgunj, Kathmandu (Central Office). See www.swnepal.com.np for location.

Reporting to: Business Development Lead (BDL) and CEO

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Strategic Partnerships Development Officer (SPDO). The SPDO serves as a management team member and a leading participant in making strategic decisions for the company. The SPDO will be responsible for forging partnerships with intergovernmental organizations (e.g. UN, The World Bank, The Asian Development Bank), bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g. USAID, FCDO) I/NGOs and the Government of Nepal. This role involves national and international portal-based market research, pre-positioning and strategic priority setting, etc.

The SPDO shall coordinate with SWN’s technical departments, i.e. Engineering Unit, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Unit, Green Governance Unit, to design and implement a strategic direction for each.

The SPDO will develop new strategic partnerships; this includes connecting and building relationships with development partners in Nepal and in the international market and developing project portfolios.    

The SPDO will carry out intensive market research, to identify new opportunities; analyze competition and forecast growth.

The SPDO will develop and execute all proposals; this includes preparing innovative proposals with a long-term partnership development approach.

The SPDO will lead marketing activities within the company; this includes developing marketing materials, hosting marketing events and many others.

The SPDO will engage in meeting with potential funding agencies, clients, and consulting partners at the international and national levels and explore new partnerships. Internally, SPDO will prepare well inside the organization to demonstrate our unique competencies.

The  SPDO will support updating the content for the company website and social media to reflect the firm's strengths and ongoing projects.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in economics, international relations, communications, business administration, political science, international development or other related fields from recognized universities 
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in IGOs or I/NGOs, in strategic partnerships development, strategic consultancy, business analysis, marketing.
• Extensive experience in project management, portfolio management and proposal development.
• Deep theoretical and practical understanding of the Nepali development sector.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in both Nepali and English; ability to engage and positively influence a diverse group of people
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and a distinct ability to learn new concepts and ideas quickly.
• Professional experience and proficiency in project management tools, MS Office and other relevant platforms is a strong plus.

Other important considerations:

• Possesses a positive demeanor and has an excellent sense of humor
• Available for an interview, week commencing 15th March 2022 (video conference if necessary)

To apply:

SWN offers a dynamic and exciting work environment and attractive staff benefits, including flexible working hours.

If you are an action-orientated and astute individual who would like to join our team, to support a dynamic and growing business, please apply by sending your CV (covering letter NOT required at this stage), no later than 26th Mar 2022 at [email protected]

We give priority to candidates who live within a comfortable commuting distance from the SWN office in Maharjgunj/Panipokhari, Kathmandu

We encourage potential applicants to visit www.swnepal.com.np for more details on our team, location, and our services.