About this role
- At least 7-10 years of relevant experience in partnerships development, business development, innovation management, public-private collaborations, or a related domain. - Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with local and international organizations. - Lead negotiations and finalize MoUs, partnership agreements, and collaboration frameworks. - Design and implement partnership strategies to support startup acceleration, innovation, and digital skills development initiatives. - Represent Ignite at national and international forums, promoting Ignite’s programs and exploring new collaboration opportunities. - Develop proposals for joint initiatives with donors, corporates, innovation agencies, Academia and ecosystem enablers. - Build a strong network with venture capitalists, accelerators, innovation hubs, Academia and development sector organizations. - Prepare new projects queue for review and preparation of the projects by the Projects Team. - Monitor and report on partnership performance and outcomes against KPIs. - Contribute to strategic planning, policy formulation, and international cooperation initiatives. - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global best practices in public-private innovation partnerships. Key Skills and Competencies: -------------------------------- - Strong relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills. - Deep understanding of innovation ecosystems, startup financing, digital skills, and technology policy landscapes. - Ability to design and operationalize strategic partnerships. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong project management and multitasking abilities. - High-level stakeholder engagement and public speaking skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Education: ------------ - LLM (Mercantile law), MBA, Masters in Accounting & Finance, Masters in Economics or Masters in International Relations. Location of Job: ------------------ - Islamabad