Corporate Partnership Lead

The Corporate Partnership Lead is a senior role within CISDI's Partnership Unit, responsible for leading a team of four specialists in proactively identifying, cultivating, and securing strategic partnerships with development partners and private-sector entities. Reporting to the Partnership Senior Manager, the Lead oversees the full partnership lifecycle from prospect research and proposal development to negotiation, budget coordination, and performance monitoring, all in service of advancing CISDI's global health and health system strengthening mission.

The role also requires strong cross-functional collaboration across all departments to ensure partnerships are feasible, impactful, and aligned with both organizational and partner priorities. Beyond external partnerships, the Lead is expected to coach and develop the team, document lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement in how CISDI engages with the corporate sector.