Partnerships Officer
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
We have an excellent opportunity for a Partnerships Officer, in our Strategy, Portfolio, Partnerships and Digital Division (SPPDD).
The Strategy, Portfolio, Partnerships and Digital Division has the delegated authority for managing the Secretariat’s programme portfolio, partnerships and strategic innovation and digital initiatives. The Division provides support to the organisation in devising strategies, policies and innovative institutional mechanisms and practices to implement the Secretariat’s programme of work as mandated by member governments. In addition, the Division also works as the Secretariat for internal and external governance and provides support in convening high level meetings such as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Ministerial Meetings and the London-based Governing Boards. It builds and maintains relationship and partnerships with member states, Commonwealth organisations and external institutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Secretariat’s Partnerships Strategy, managing and strengthening the Secretariat’s partnership with member governments, Commonwealth-accredited organisations as well as other institutional partners from the international development, private and voluntary sectors.
To be considered, you will need a post-graduate degree in International Development, Public/Business Administration, International Relations, Marketing, Social Sciences, Fundraising Social Sciences, or a related field. You will need minimum of 5 years working experience across partnerships, resource mobilisation, communications, stakeholder engagement and advocacy. Also required is experience of strong project management, impact evaluation/result reporting writing and good understanding of budgeting, reporting, monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples.
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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