Senior Partnerships Manager

Islamic Relief USA

. Provide strategic and operational oversight of international and Canadian programmatic partnerships .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeBurlington • CanadaSenior💰 CA$85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic relationship development, grant management, and program evaluation within the humanitarian and development sector. Proven ability to lead teams, manage funding portfolios, and ensure compliance with donor requirements while fostering collaboration across various departments.

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Grant ManagementStrategic Relationship DevelopmentTeam ManagementProgram DevelopmentFinancial Resource Management

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Hard Skills

Program EvaluationFunding Portfolio ManagementCompliance ManagementProject ManagementBudgeting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationInfluencingNegotiationStrategic Judgment

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit SectorHumanitarian SectorDevelopment SectorInstitutional FundingGifts-in-Kind Programming

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational oversight of international and Canadian programmatic partnerships
Strengthen relationships with institutional donors and strategic partners
Oversee funding portfolios, including development funding from Global Affairs Canada
Ensure compliance with donor and organizational requirements
Identify opportunities to expand and strengthen partnerships and programming
Directly manage the team responsible for Gifts-in-Kind programming and institutional funding development
Lead project management for critical donor-funded development projects
Provide strategic leadership on partnership and funding strategies, portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities
Oversee projects and partnerships across implementation, reporting, compliance, risk management, and close-out
Contribute to departmental planning, priority setting, budgeting, and continuous improvement
Lead, coach, and performance-manage the partnerships team
Promote collaboration across partnerships, finance, marketing, fundraising, government relations, and communications
Support funding proposals, partnership agreements, concept notes, partner identification, assessment, and engagement
Represent the organization at internal and external events, donor meetings, peer organizations, coordination bodies, and sector networks
Participate in committees, working groups, and sector coordination mechanisms
Undertake field and partner visits to strengthen relationships, monitor implementation, assess partner capacity and performance, and identify risks and opportunities
Support research, documentation, storytelling, field-based initiatives, and major gifts engagement
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree and 3–5 years of experience in community, non-profit, or social services-related work; mix of education and experience considered
Strategic relationship development and management experience preferred
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, influencing, and negotiation skills
Experience managing teams, including remote individuals, and supporting team development
Ability to exercise sound strategic judgment in complex and evolving contexts
Experience managing financial resources and associated compliance
Grant management experience required
Knowledge of program development, management, and evaluation required, particularly in the humanitarian and development sector
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
Willingness to support outside standard working hours, particularly during emergencies or funding deadlines
Ability to travel within Canada and internationally as needed
Must be eligible to work in Canada

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model with in-office requirements ranging from two days a week to one day a month, depending on distance from headquarters or a regional office
Accommodation support throughout recruitment, hiring, and employment processes