Central American Partnerships Specialist

Unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Only considering persons eligible to work in the United States (Charlotte, NC) or Dominican Republic. Are you a dynamic partnerships professional with a deep understanding of Central America and a passion for community‑led humanitarian impact? GSD is looking for a Central American Partnerships Specialist to cultivate vital regional relationships and support capacity‑strengthening projects. Acting as a crucial link between our team and regional networks, you will manage day‑to‑day engagement and update relationship frameworks. Bringing cultural fluency and exceptional coordination skills, you will maintain the highest standards of integrity as we work alongside local communities to build resilience. Benefits Up to 25 days of accrued vacation Up to 80 hours of annual sick leave Up to 80 hours of Military Pay and 30 Days Differential Medical, Dental and Vision (GSD covers monthly premium) Group Life and AD&D Coverage (GSD covers monthly premium) Retirement (Pre and Post Tax Options) and a Company Match Matches on Qualified 529 Plans Up to 14 Paid Holidays Want to know more? Read on to learn more about the role and how you can help us turn strategy into action! Essential Functions Support the implementation of the outreach strategy for Central America, working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders across departments. Research and monitor humanitarian, rapid response, and community resilience trends ensuring that GSD’s partnership proposition remains compelling and relevant. Build and maintain active readiness per GSD’s requirements of Disaster Response Team (DRT) members which requires deployment to sudden onset natural disasters throughout GSD Area of Operations. Facilitate management of existing partnership relationships, including day‑to‑day planning and engagement, meeting minutes and other administrative tasks. Support with stakeholder mapping and initiatives to identify and develop new partnerships. Conduct research and provide briefing materials to help engage and vet potential partner organizations and develop country profiles. Support the coordination of GSD’s partner engagement activities to promote the organization’s services, including philanthropic actions. Provide administrative assistance to all partnership and program activities by scheduling meetings and capturing meeting notes, logistics support, pre‑trip briefings and debriefings, attendance and registration. Help facilitate internal GSD and external partner‑focused communication, including updates on relationship development, engagement opportunities and outcomes. Maintain updated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) records for partner portfolios. Support drafting of success stories for internal and external audiences and lessons learned. Prompt and action GSD’s core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work. Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Experience Three (3) or more years of progressive work experience in partner/stakeholder management preferably in the Central American context. Administrative and coordination experience, ideally with an NGO. Experience implementing or supporting donor‑funded projects to advance rapid response and resilience. Management of events and partner‑facing initiatives. Experience living and working in the Central American region. Project or program management experience is desired. Proficiency in MS Office suite and Google suite. Knowledge of Salesforce is an advantage. Required Education BA in international affairs, communications, marketing, public relations or related field; or Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training. Professional Licenses/Certifications N/A Knowledge/Skills Ability to work with teams to translate shared objectives into operational delivery and respond quickly to changes in short‑term priorities. Ability to identify process gaps and build and improve processes and procedures required to support effective partnerships. High‑level communication and interpersonal skills. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including presentation ability. Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders. Ability to coordinate multiple events and activities simultaneously under pressure and with attention to detail. Discernment for confidentiality concerning organizational, partner, and donor activities and communications. Ability to seek and listen to diverse perspectives and foster a culture of learning. Ability to adapt quickly and change course as the situation requires. Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks. Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally. Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish and/or French is required. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Routine domestic and international travel up to 50% is required. GSD prioritizes the safety, security, and well‑being of all of our staff members. All employees are expected to follow strict safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and adherence to safety regulations (maritime and other) to mitigate risks. Work Authorization Requirements GSD participates in E‑Verify, an internet‑based system that allows employers to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E‑Verify is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. Our participation in E‑Verify is in compliance with federal law and is limited to the use of E‑Verify for employment eligibility verification only. Employment is conditional upon validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Equal Opportunity Employer GSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and embraces all candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion GSD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all candidate selections. #J-18808-Ljbffr