Partnerships & Communications Senior Manager
Bujumbura, Burundi
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Amazi Water is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Partnerships & Communications Senior Manager to lead stakeholder engagement, partnership development, project coordination, and organizational communications. Reporting to the Country Director, the role will build and manage relationships with donors, NGOs, government, and technical partners; represent Amazi Water in key sector forums; oversee project coordination and reporting; and strengthen the organization's visibility through effective communication of impact. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, communicator, and relationship-builder who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about expanding sustainable access to safe water across Burundi.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
• Lead the development and management of strategic partnerships with donors, NGOs, government institutions, private sector actors, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure partnership, funding, and collaboration opportunities that advance Amazi Water's mission and strategic objectives.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for key partners, ensuring strong engagement, accountability, and long-term collaboration.
• Provide strategic oversight of project coordination, ensuring timely implementation, reporting, and delivery of partner commitments.
• Monitor project performance, risks, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring effective communication and follow-up across departments.
• Support the development and execution of partnership agreements, MoUs, and collaborative initiatives.
• Lead Amazi Water's external communications and visibility efforts, ensuring consistent, compelling, and professional representation of the organization's impact.
• Oversee the development of high-quality reports, success stories, presentations, videos, photography, and other communication assets.
• Strengthen donor and partner engagement through strategic communications, impact reporting, and stakeholder updates.
• Represent Amazi Water in national forums, technical working groups, government engagements, and sector platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sector leaders, development partners, and peer organizations to enhance collaboration and influence.
• Identify opportunities for collective action, advocacy, and strategic positioning within the WASH and development sectors.
• Lead the planning and coordination of donor, partner and stakeholder visits to ensure meaningful engagement and a positive experience.
• Provide strategic oversight of organizational data, reporting, and knowledge management systems to support informed decision-making and accountability.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, accessibility, and compliance with donor and organizational reporting requirements.
• Support senior leadership engagement with government ministries, agencies, and local authorities to strengthen partnerships and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate the preparation of high-quality briefing notes, strategic reports, presentations, and stakeholder correspondence for executive leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Communications, Coordination, GIS, and Data Management teams to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.
• Establish departmental objectives, monitor performance, and drive a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Strengthen organizational systems, processes, and team capacity to support Amazi Water's long-term growth and sustainability.
Role Requirements & Experience
Academic Qualifications
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
• Lead the development and management of strategic partnerships with donors, NGOs, government institutions, private sector actors, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure partnership, funding, and collaboration opportunities that advance Amazi Water's mission and strategic objectives.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for key partners, ensuring strong engagement, accountability, and long-term collaboration.
• Provide strategic oversight of project coordination, ensuring timely implementation, reporting, and delivery of partner commitments.
• Monitor project performance, risks, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring effective communication and follow-up across departments.
• Support the development and execution of partnership agreements, MoUs, and collaborative initiatives.
• Lead Amazi Water's external communications and visibility efforts, ensuring consistent, compelling, and professional representation of the organization's impact.
• Oversee the development of high-quality reports, success stories, presentations, videos, photography, and other communication assets.
• Strengthen donor and partner engagement through strategic communications, impact reporting, and stakeholder updates.
• Represent Amazi Water in national forums, technical working groups, government engagements, and sector platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sector leaders, development partners, and peer organizations to enhance collaboration and influence.
• Identify opportunities for collective action, advocacy, and strategic positioning within the WASH and development sectors.
• Lead the planning and coordination of donor, partner and stakeholder visits to ensure meaningful engagement and a positive experience.
• Provide strategic oversight of organizational data, reporting, and knowledge management systems to support informed decision-making and accountability.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, accessibility, and compliance with donor and organizational reporting requirements.
• Support senior leadership engagement with government ministries, agencies, and local authorities to strengthen partnerships and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate the preparation of high-quality briefing notes, strategic reports, presentations, and stakeholder correspondence for executive leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Communications, Coordination, GIS, and Data Management teams to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.
• Establish departmental objectives, monitor performance, and drive a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Strengthen organizational systems, processes, and team capacity to support Amazi Water's long-term growth and sustainability.
Role Requirements & Experience
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in International Development, Communications, Project Management, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master's Degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, communications, donor relations, or project management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management role.
- Demonstrated experience working with NGOs, INGOs, donors, government institutions, UN agencies, and other development partners.
- Strong experience leading cross-functional projects, coordinating implementation plans, and overseeing reporting and accountability processes.
- Experience leading organizational communications, visibility initiatives, donor reporting, and external engagement strategies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and build credibility with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and modern communication and project management tools.
- Professional fluency in English, French, and Kirundi, both written and spoken.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly throughout Burundi.
Application deadline: 14 July 2026 at 11:59 PM (midnight).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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