Local Partnership Advisor

Join Cordaid as a Local Partnership Advisor to strengthen strategic partnerships and oversee program performance in fragile regions.

• You have a Master's degree in International Development, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in international development or humanitarian organisations.
• Extensive experience working through local partners, managing complex regional or multi-country portfolios, and steering multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• A strong understanding of locally led development, partnership approaches, strategic planning, and organisational development.
• A proven track record in leading organisational change in complex environments and engaging effectively with institutional donors and regional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence without authority.
• Strong competencies in systems thinking, adaptive leadership, political awareness, and collaborative decision-making.
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of additional regional languages is a distinct advantage.
• You recognize yourself in Cordaid’s mission and values.

• A key senior leadership position within an international, professional organisation with a focus on social impact.
• A varied, highly impactful role where partnership stewardship and strategic portfolio management are central.
• Hybrid working conditions and a market-conform contract with employment terms and conditions aligned with the responsibilities of the position.