Are you ready to turn aviation into a lifeline for the most isolated communities in Chad? As our Strategic Partnership Manager, you will bridge the gap between MAF’s unique flight solutions and the humanitarian and spiritual needs of a nation. This is more than a networking role; it is a high-level opportunity to build strategic alliances, influence donor relations, and empower global NGOs to go further. If you are a visionary communicator with a heart for MAF's mission and a talent for developing collaborative networks, you can play a pivotal role in multiplying the reach of the Gospel and essential aid across Chad.
Job Profile: Partnership Development Officer, Chad. Snapshot: Living in the Chad programme.
Forge Strategic Partnerships: Identify and establish high-level relationships with NGOs, mission agencies, and donor organizations to integrate MAF aviation into their core operational strategies.
Analyse Humanitarian Needs: Monitor regional trends and sector activities to identify service gaps where MAF’s flight solutions can improve aid delivery to isolated communities.
Optimize Flight Utilisation: Work directly with partners to develop new shuttle routes, maximize payload capacity, and create "Memorandum of Understanding" agreements that increase flight frequency.
Manage Institutional Donor Relations: Collaborate on international tender processes and grant proposals to secure funding and participation in large-scale humanitarian consortiums.
Represent MAF Externally: Act as the primary point of contact for government bodies (such as SPONGAH) and NGO networks to advocate for MAF’s operational interests and visibility.
Facilitate Spiritual Integration: Lead and participate in daily corporate prayer and biblical reflection, ensuring the program's strategic growth aligns with MAF’s Christian mission and values.
Education and Qualifications:
Essential :University education or equivalent experience in partnership development and institutional donorsAptitude in verbal, numerical and abstract reasoningDemonstrated ability to be able to build and maintain good relationships with all levels of the organisationFluent in English and French
Desirable:
Fluent in Arabic
Job Related Experience:
Essential: Self starter, strategist, analytical, commerciallyfocused and a team playerBusiness/partnership development or sales and marketing experience
Desirable: Financial management experienceKnowledge of current missiological thinking and practices
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Mission Aviation Fellowship International is a Christian organization that provides aviation services to remote communities for humanitarian and religious purposes.