Partnership Officer

• Implement specifically assigned private sector engagement programs to advance foreign policy priorities for the assigned country(ies), geographic region, or cross-cutting policy issue(s) (e.g., private sector roundtables, partnership opportunity delegations, public-private partnerships, partnership accelerator programs).
• Conduct work related to the design, implementation, of specific private sector engagement mechanisms, including but not limited to partnership opportunity delegations, public-private partnerships, partnership roundtables, and partnership accelerator programs.
• Draft and prepare materials for briefings, presentations, and conferences for R/PPR/GP senior management and perform research or other professional work in the preparation of background materials for the Director’s briefings and meetings.
• Represent the Office at meetings and conferences as directed by his/her supervisor or higher-level manager.
• Maintain liaison with staff members of the appropriate Departmental bureaus and missions and a wide array of external private sector organizations.
• Lead on event planning, program implementation, social media outreach and other various activities as assigned.
• Conduct market research to identify external partnership opportunities and strategic areas to establish public-private partnerships that directly support foreign policy priorities.
• Monitor, track, and recommend action to his/her supervisor or higher-level manager on trends in private philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and untapped in-kind resources available in private sector.
• Participate in the development and implementation of communications plan for individual R/PPR/GP partnerships and initiatives and develops content for the office’s broader outreach and communications.
• Create content for one-pages, toolkits, and distribution lists to inform Department staff and engage external stakeholders.
• Assist with briefings for Department staff on partnership development.
• Prepare narrative reports containing a statement of the issue or problem, background, observations, options for change, and recommendations for action based on analysis of observations, review of program related documentation, research of precedent studies, and application of standard guidelines.
• Carry out special projects and other duties as required.

Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in an office environment, preferably within the U.S. government.
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work well with senior officials, staff, and interns.
• Strong organizations skills, a customer service orientation and excellent execution and follow through skills.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness of programs.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to due diligence, conflict of interest, and public-private partnerships.
• Experience building consensus among various stakeholders to achieve a common objective.
• A bachelor’s degree plus at least three years of related work experience OR a master’s degree plus one year of related experience.

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Compensation: $110,000-$115,000

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans