Head of Corporate Partnerships @ Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Pakistan

Job Summary

Role and Responsibilities:

2.1 Strategic Partnership Development

• Identify, cultivate, and manage high-value partnerships with national and multinational corporations.
• Develop compelling partnership proposals aligned with corporate CSR priorities and AKRSP’s strategic goals.
• Lead negotiations and formalize partnership agreements, ensuring mutual value and long-term sustainability.

2.2 Resource Mobilization

• Design and implement strategies to mobilize financial, technical, and material resources from the corporate sector.
• Coordinate with internal teams to package AKRSP’s programs for corporate investment and co-branding opportunities.
• Track and report on resource mobilization targets and outcomes.

2.3 Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between AKRSP and corporate partners, ensuring timely communication and relationship nurturing.
• Organize joint events, field visits, and impact showcases to deepen partner engagement.
• Maintain a dynamic database of corporate contacts, partnership history, and engagement plans.

2.4 Strategic Communication & Positioning

• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop tailored messaging for corporate audiences.
• Represent AKRSP at CSR forums, industry roundtables, and corporate networking events.
• Position AKRSP as a preferred partner for inclusive and sustainable development in the region.

2.5 Internal Coordination

• Work closely with programme teams to align partnership opportunities with field-level priorities.
• Provide strategic input into AKRSP’s fundraising and donor engagement strategies.

Build internal capacity for corporate engagement through training and knowledge sharing.

Required Skills

Skills and Qualification:

• Excellent management, relationship building, networking and communication skills
• Proven track record of securing and managing corporate partnerships in the development or CSR sector.
• Strong understanding of CSR trends, ESG frameworks, and corporate philanthropy in Pakistan.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of Standard Safeguarding policies and practices including effective implementation