These responsibilities will be the same for all positions with the same title.

• Actively participates as a management team member to ensure good collaboration, communication, strategic planning and implementation of IDA’s partnerships and representation activities.

Representation, Principled Partnerships, Fundraising and Coordination:

• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of IDA’s resource mobilization, fundraising/donor engagement and external engagement strategies, encompassing the raising and maintenance of funding partnerships and relationships with external stakeholders, to advance IDA’s strategic priorities and financial targets.
• Identify and explore new partnerships (funding, coordination, research institutes, private sector, etc.) in line with IDA’s strategic goals, update partnership mapping, and foster relationships for collaborative programming and capacity building.
• Establish a clear and compelling vision for IDA’s partnerships in collaboration with SMT that encompasses robust ways of working internally and with external partners.
• Represent IDA in high-level strategic and coordination meetings with partners, donors, UN agencies and other stakeholders, ensuring IDA’s interests are effectively communicated.
• Build strategic relationships and influence with external actors, such as donors, UN agencies, partners and government ministries key to IDA’s operations, the implementation of its grant activities and specific advocacy projects.
• Set annual income targets in collaboration with Head of Department and SMT, and lead the development and implementation of fundraising strategies to achieve IDA's financial targets.
• Represent the General Director and serve as a primary point of contact for the General Director for strategic discussions and coordination meetings with partners, donors, UN agencies, and other stakeholders, in coordination fora, networking events, etc. strengthening IDA’s visibility and influence, and ensuring IDA’s interests are effectively communicated where relevant.
• Working with the Senior Partnerships Manager, develop, implement and monitor donor engagement plans and partnership strategies to expand IDA's network and secure diverse funding sources, in coordination with relevant IDA departments.
• Working with the Partnerships, Communications and Advocacy Unit, ensure that the organization’s visibility and outreach efforts are aligned across partnerships, communications and advocacy strategies and objectives, keeping all external stakeholders updated about IDA.
• Working closely with the PCA Unit, arrange donor, partner, and media visits, as required.

Team Management and Leadership

• Directly manage the Senior Partnerships Manager and Senior Communications and Advocacy Manager, ensuring their alignment with IDA’s strategic goals.
• Develop workplans for the Partnerships, Communications and Advocacy Unit staff, ensuring effective communication channels with SMT.
• Mentor and support team members, ensuring their professional growth and performance.
• Foster collaboration between the Partnerships, Communications and Programs departments to align efforts and maximize impact.

Other duties

• Conduct regular visits to field locations to contribute to representation of IDA’s work with potential donors and partners. Expected travel, up to 40%.
• Ensure compliance with IDA policies, guidelines and standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, including financial and human resource data.
• Performs any other duties requested by the General Director.

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

• 1. Professional competencies

  These are skills, knowledge, and experience that are important for effective performance.