Regional Strategic Partnerships Officer

Organization: Center for Victims of Torture Closing date: 22 Oct 2026 Summary: The Regional Strategic Partnerships Officer develops and advances locally grounded institutional partnerships that expand resources for CVT programs in East Africa and the Middle East. Working through designated regional focal points and in close coordination with program, clinical, finance, research, communications, and leadership colleagues, the Officer identifies and cultivates prospective partners; facilitates locally led outreach; and helps translate regional priorities into compelling partnership opportunities, concept notes, proposals, and stewardship plans. role connects regional knowledge and relationships with CVT-wide strategy, systems, and standards while strengthening the capacity of focal points to sustain productive partnerships over time. Job Responsibilities: 35%- Regional Partnership Development, Solicitation, and Active Prospecting Build and manage a qualified pipeline of local and regional institutional partners, including foundations, corporations, civic and faith-based organizations, embassies, bilateral and multilateral donors, and other entities aligned with CVT’s mission and program Develop tailored engagement and solicitation strategies for priority prospects, including letters of inquiry, briefings, meetings, site visits, concept notes, and funding requests Represent CVT in external meetings and relevant regional networks, and equip regional CVT colleagues and leaders with concise talking points and materials for partner engagement Monitor the local funding environment and emerging trends, and recommended partnership opportunities that align with regional priorities and organizational capacity 35% Opportunity Development and Proposal Collaboration Assess prospective opportunities for strategic fit, relationship readiness, competitiveness, program relevance, resource requirements in collaboration with program, evaluation and research, and finance colleagues Lead or support development of partnership briefs, concept notes, proposals, budgets, presentations, and supporting materials Coordinate inputs, timelines, reviews, approvals, and submission requirements for assigned opportunities Support the design of partnership models that may include grant funding, contracts, sponsorships, in-kind support, technical collaboration, and referral relationships 20% Stewardship, Learning, and Systems: Maintain timely and accurate prospect, partner, meeting, and action records in CVT’s CRM system or other designated systems Coordinate follow-up, recognition, reporting, and renewal planning with program and partnerships • Track relationship progress and pipeline movement, synthesize lessons across regions, and recommended adjustments to outreach, positioning, and partnership strategy Promote ethical, survivor-centered, partnership practices including the appropriate handling of confidential information • Ensure compliance with donor requirements, grant regulations, and internal approval processes throughout the partnership lifecycle, including reporting deadlines, acknowledgment and recognition requirements, and audit-ready recordkeeping. 10% Other Duties: Participate in other department and organization-wide activities, meetings and trainings. Complete administrative responsibilities. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations • Bachelor’s degree in international development, business administration, nonprofit management or equivalent experience required • Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in institutional fundraising, grant writing, and proposal/business development • Demonstrated success securing funding from institutional donors, including foundations, government agencies, and/or multilateral funders • Experience facilitating cross-departmental teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects • Experience working with local partners and regional focal points • Strong writing, editing, and strategic thinking skills • Ability to travel domestically and internationally and participate in meetings across time zones, as needed • Fluency in English, Arabic, and other languages of the region, as needed Preferred education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations • Master’s degree in international development, business administration, nonprofit management or equivalent combination of education and experience • Experience leading or mentoring fundraising staff in a team-based environment • Familiarity with U.S., European, and multilateral funders, international NGOs, human rights organizations, and trauma-informed service organizations • Experience with pooled, thematic, or general operating funding strategies • Knowledge of local and regional donor landscapes in one or more of the following contexts in East Africa and the Middle East Competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) • Collaborative leadership and strong interpersonal skills • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution • Ability to develop and maintain professional, collaborative relationships • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally • Commitment to engaging in human rights work • Excellent skills in organization, attention to detail and time management (including the ability to meet deadlines) • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word and Excel) Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Work Environment: • Typical office environment • Time spent on the computer is approximately 95% • Time spent in virtual meetings is approximately 30% Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, of up to 5 pounds. Travel: Ability to travel to a variety of locations within East Africa and Middle East Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands of the position Responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as necessitated by organization needs How to apply Suitable and interested applicants are kindly requested to send a CV and motivation letter before 5 PM, Thursday 22, 2026 to : jordan_hr@cvt.org CVT approach to diversity is simple: it’s about embracing everyone. From cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work to deploying diversity initiatives that support all, we’re doing what it takes to build a more equitable workplace and world without a torture.