Job Title: Partnership Development Officer (PDO)
Field/Region: Philippines
Location: Makati City
Job Summary
The Partnership Development Officer (PDO) supports the Unit in the development, implementation, Entrepreneurship, Corporate, and University partnerships; fundraising programs for local Child Sponsorship; and of online/offline campaigns and events that support the goals and objectives of FH Philippines.
The PDO also contributes to proposal development and other initiatives to ensure funding sustainability and improved brand recognition of FH Philippines.
Principal Responsibilities
Key Result #1: Resource mobilization

• Support during the identification and engagement with potential partners; and recruitment of donors from private individuals and corporations, interns, and volunteers that could support the strategic objectives of the Country Office.
• Assist in the dissemination of partnership criteria and tools ( Partner Information Form; Organizational Capacity and Risk Assessment; etc.)
• Facilitate the use of tools and processes compliant with institutional requirements;
• Assist during the development of proposals and coordination with relevant stakeholders;
• Designs, plans, and implements fundraising, marketing, and donor engagement events and campaigns;
• Prepare promotion materials for the fundraising efforts, to include production of marketing materials, website, and media info materials (newsletters, publication, press releases, etc.)
• Facilitate the preparation and execution of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), signed by all parties;

Key Result Area #2 Child Sponsorship Acquisition and Local Donor Care/Engagement

• Oversee preparation and production of all promotional mailings, printed pieces, and web communications, as related to local sponsorship and partners;
• Distribute sponsorship packets to advocates, volunteers, and prospective sponsors during events;
• Responsible for maintaining complete donor/partner records to ensure timely expression of thanks, and activities to encourage donor retention and loyalty;
• Communicate and provide updated reports to existing local partners/sponsors through calls, text, emails, newsletter, and promotional materials according to set schedule;
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with all service providers/suppliers, Corporate Partners, Artists, Teams, Churches, Universities, Volunteers, Interns, Community people, and colleagues;

Key Result Area #3 Gift-in-kind facilitation

• Coordinate with the Program Unit for the identification of community recipients for corporate donations;
• Coordinate with Procurement for the receipt, storage, and distribution of donated items;
• Send donors Deed of Donation, and thank you letters for GIK donations.

Key Result #4: Personal development and learning

• Pursue ongoing training, professional and personal development in the form of seminars, conferences, and online learning opportunities.

Job Level Specifications

• A commitment to serving the poor and in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose;
• Excellent people skills including warmth and sensitivity, conversational, able to relate to and effectively communicate with people from different cultures (at various levels within the organization);
• High integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics;
• Able to self-manage a diverse and dynamic set of responsibilities, proactively solve problems, and/or suggest viable solutions while advancing goals and objectives;
• Demonstrated computer operating skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Google platform, and virtual technologies such as Skype and/or Go To Meeting;
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to plan and coordinate work, ensure the efficient flow of projects and processes;
• Comfortable and persuasive when speaking before both large and small groups;
• Ability to interact positively with all levels of the organization and across organizational and cultural boundaries.
• Ability to travel up to 10 % of the time per year to Area Programs and expansion communities; and to donor/ partner conferences and workshops.

Experience

• Minimum experience of 3 years specifically in partnership development and proposal development;
• Experience working with INGOs, preferably with development and/or relief organizations;
• Background with fundraising and partnerships with corporate and/or individual donors (desirable);
• Experience using international development and human rights advocacy (desirable).

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor Degree (Marketing, Business Course, Communication or related courses) required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduates of other courses may be considered if he/ she has the experience and competency requirements of the post.

Language
Proficiency in spoken and written English and Tagalog. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Supervisor Responsibilities
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat values, safeguarding, and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flextime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Expected Start Date: 11/18/2024