Strategic Partnerships Manager

Fika

Strategic Partnerships Manager driving sustainable access investments in Uganda. Leading advocacy and partnerships for long-term rural access infrastructure in alignment with Fika's global strategy.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeKampala • 🇺🇬 UgandaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement advocacy, fundraising and partnership strategies and plans ensuring alignment with global priorities and country context.
Lead strong strategic partnership developments with the government, NGOs, and the private sector, aligned with Fika’s rural access agenda.
Conduct stakeholders and partnership mapping and ensure critical stakeholders are timely and regularly engaged in Fika’s strategic activities and progress.
Build and strengthen long-term, equitable relationships with key partners.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of strategic partners.
Prepare targeted reports, presentations, investment cases and briefing materials targeted high level policy makers and business leaders in support of Country Director’s strategic engagements.
Design and implement strategic partnership engagement and influencing initiatives and activities.
Identify, onboard and supervise consultants supporting country-level policy and fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 – 7 years of experience in evidence-based partner and stakeholder engagement, advocacy, knowledge management, policy, public affairs, or development-related work
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for high-level audiences
Experience working with governments, multilaterals, and donors
Experience developing policy content, briefings, or research for decision-makers
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Comprehensive mental and physical wellness support
Annual salary reviews aligned with our compensation policy
Opportunities for professional growth, allowing individuals to shape their own career paths through targeted development programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

advocacyfundraisingpartnership strategiesstakeholder engagementpolicy developmentknowledge managementpublic affairsreport preparationpresentation skillsconsultant supervision

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationorganizational skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesability to meet deadlines