Senior Director of Program Partnerships

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a Senior Director of Program Partnership. The Program Effectiveness team has a mandate to lead key external global partnerships and to strengthen internal program effectiveness collaboration across the Habitat for Humanity network. By stewarding a current portfolio of relationships and cultivating new ones, the position aims to enhance programmatic outcomes and increase the positive impact on people’s lives through access to affordable and adequate housing.

Externally, the Senior Director serves as the primary liaison for partnerships with INGOs, for-profit and
multilateral organizations. Internally, the role facilitates the articulation, coordination and implementation of
programmatic alignment mechanisms across various departments and units within Habitat for Humanity. Working closely with global cross-functional teams- including technical subject matter experts, communications and resource development specialists - the Senior Director ensures alignment and operational synergy. Additionally, the position establishes and monitors key performance indicators to evaluate success and measure the impact of initiatives under this role’s supervision. The person in this role will manage over 10 technical partnerships and coordinate various internal collaboration mechanisms. The Senior Director will be responsible for expanding them in both scale and depth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations such as UN-Habitat, Cities Alliance
and other external bilateral partners to achieve shared objectives. The relationship coordination will be
through VPs, Directors, and liaison officers in these organizations.

· Develop new partnerships based on the strategic direction of the organization

· Lead partnership negotiations, including terms and agreements, to ensure mutual benefits and sustainable outcomes.

· Establish a monitoring mechanism to evaluate progress and impact of external partnerships by defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the delivery of expected results.

· Provide reporting and analysis on external portfolios to the Senior Vice President of Integrated Programs and meet with this person to review them. This applies to other assigned initiatives by the Senior Vice President.

· Play a key role in designing and implementing internal collaborative plans under the Program Effectiveness team, fostering cross-functional initiatives, and cultivating a culture of cooperation and sharing of knowledge to achieve program alignment. Collaborate closely with program technical experts of various departments such as Program Effectiveness, Government Relations and Advocacy, the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS), Volunteering & Institutional Engagement and with the Area Offices of Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and Latin America & the Caribbean.

· Develop processes and mechanisms to improve communication among programmatic teams and business-enabling departments for initiatives led by this role, leveraging collaboration tools, shared resources, and project management solutions

· Assess the effectiveness of internal collaboration efforts by developing and monitoring key performance indicators, collecting feedback, and making recommendations for process improvements. Track and report on collaboration initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for continuous enhancement.

Minimum Requirements:

· Education:
o Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
o Master’s degree in Public Administration, International Development is preferred

· Years of Related Experience:

o 7 years in an equivalent role. Experience in the nonprofit, International NGO sector is a plus

o Strong knowledge of programs in international development. Knowledge of affordable and adequate housing is a plus.

o Proven experience in managing and scaling partnerships and strategic alliances

o Strong knowledge of collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams), and project management

o Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills

· Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

o Strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving

o Relationship management, negotiation and deal-making

o Foster and steward internal and external organizational relationships

o Work effectively in a global and multicultural environment

o Interpersonal and communication skills

o Project management and results oriented

o Communication and presentation skills

Preferred Requirements (in addition to minimum):

· Ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously and meet deadlines

· Analytical mindset with the ability to assess potential opportunities and risks

· Experience in implementing change management practices to improve internal collaboration

· Active support of HFHI Values:

Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves

Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular

Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission

Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions and life insurance. For work locations in the US, the hiring range for this position is $116,030 to $136,500.

Staff hired on a hybrid basis in the United States near an HFHI office location (Atlanta, Georgia / Washington, DC and Americus, GA), are required to report to the office on Tuesdays.

The position is based within commuting distance of a Habitat for Humanity International office (HFHI) in Atlanta or Washington D.C., USA; Bratislava, Slovakia; San Jose, Costa Rica; or Nairobi, Kenya. Must be lawfully able to work in any of these locations without sponsorship.