The Partnerships and Resourcing Associate plays a pivotal role in managing and expanding the company’s network of local, regional, and international partners and suppliers. This role involves maintaining up-to-date partner databases, coordinating MOUs, identifying new partnership opportunities, and ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. The role requires excellent organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and strong bilingual communication skills (Arabic and English).
Identify New Partners: Proactively source potential partners and suppliers (local, regional, international) based on management direction and company objectives.
Relationship Development: Schedule meetings with decision-makers (POCs), represent the company in early-stage discussions, and coordinate follow-ups until agreements are finalized.
Coordinate Agreements: Manage the end-to-end process for partnership MOUs, including drafting, follow-ups, and finalization in coordination with internal stakeholders and legal.
Update Systems: Ensure the internal partnership database is consistently updated with accurate information on partner organizations, contacts, agreements, and resources.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with departments such as Executive, BD, Legal, and Delivery to ensure partnerships align with company needs and goals.
Support Strategic Growth: Identify partnership opportunities that contribute to long-term resourcing strategies.
Requirements
High level of ownership and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Fast learner with the ability to grasp business objectives and translate them into partnership leads.
Highly organized and consistent in tracking updates, follow-ups, and information flow.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
Comfort using CRM tools or tracking systems (Zoho or similar platforms is a plus).
