Jobs and Careers

TERM: 

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

As the Tufenkian Foundation’s Partnership Lead, you will work closely with the Foundation team to ensure the long-term sustainability of our projects, especially regarding the diversification of income streams so as to amplify impact on our target areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Partnerships
- Coordinate the design and implementation of the Foundation’s partnership strategy.
- Design tailored engagement frameworks for diverse donor segments, including corporate partners, the public sector (inc. state and local authorities), and international NGOs.
- Categorize partners based on defined criteria and define cooperation approaches to optimize collaboration and resource allocation.
- Spearhead the pursuit of state subvention funding programs through close coordination with regional and local authorities.
- Cultivate partner relationships and produce reports consistently on joint initiatives and the Foundation’s broader impact.

2. Local Fundraising
- Community Project Ideation: Actively participate in the co-creation and conceptualization of community development projects that are strategically integrated with resettlement activities.
- Donor Reporting: Develop tailored impact reports designed to meet the specific requirements and communication preferences of i

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration or a related field;
- Understanding the full lifecycle of a partnership—from identification and prospecting, to negotiation, onboarding, and long-term retention;
- Knowledge of how to navigate relationships with diverse entities, such as government agencies, private corporations, and national/international NGOs;
- Understand international donor and Armenian government grant mechanisms, including subvention application processes;
- Understanding of financial requirements, including budget assemblage, cost-benefit analysis, etc;
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Fluency in Armenian and English ( exceptional verbal and written skills in both languages).
- At least 5 years of work experience in the international and/or local NGOs, as well as in the private sector, especially with the focus on Corporate Social Responsibility.
- At least 2 years of work experience in a similar field (partnerships, fundraising).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit resumes and cover letters to the following email addresses: info@tufenkian.org cc: director@tufenkian.org with “Partnerships Lead” in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.