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Director of Corporate Services, Communication and Strategic Partnerships (External Vacancy)

Position Type: External Vacancy

Required Number: 1 (One)

Location Type: Office-based

Career Level: Senior Executive (C-Level / Chief Officer Level)

Employment Type: Full-time

Deadline: June 22, 2026

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Role Summary

As a C-level Senior Executive, the Director of Corporate Services, Communication, and Strategic Partnerships holds a critical leadership position responsible for guiding the organization’s internal operational backbone while simultaneously expanding its external footprint. This high-impact role integrates executive oversight of corporate service functions (such as Human Resources, Administration, Procurement, and Legal) with the strategic design of international corporate communications and high-value partnership development.

The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and global stakeholders to ensure operational efficiency, protect brand equity, and secure strategic alliances that support long-term institutional growth.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Services & Operational Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and executive oversight across essential corporate support units, including Human Resources, Procurement, Facility Management, Information Technology, and Legal Affairs.

• Modernize operational workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal control frameworks to build an agile, compliant, and cost-effective workplace culture.

• Lead corporate risk management initiatives, ensuring organizational practices fully align with federal regulatory policies, local labor laws, and corporate governance standards.

• Oversee the allocation of the corporate services annual budget, ensuring optimal financial tracking and resource optimization across cross-functional operations.

2. Strategic Communications & Brand Management

• Architect and execute the organization’s comprehensive internal and external communication strategies to unify institutional messaging and elevate brand equity.

• Act as a primary corporate spokesperson, maintaining strong media relations, managing crisis communications, and protecting institutional reputation across public platforms.

• Oversee the production of high-profile corporate publications, annual performance reports, press releases, and digital media campaigns to ensure quality and messaging consistency.

3. Strategic Partnerships & Resource Mobilization

• Identify, negotiate, and cultivate high-value alliances with external stakeholders, including government ministries, international development agencies, corporate partners, and civil society.

• Design and lead resource mobilization strategies, creating structured value-propositions to secure funding, joint ventures, or long-term operational collaborations.

• Establish robust partnership monitoring frameworks to track the performance, compliance, and mutual outcomes of active institutional agreements (MoUs).

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Requirements & Qualifications

Educational Background

• Minimum Requirement: Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Management, or a related field.

• Relevant senior executive leadership certifications (e.g., Executive MBA) are highly desirable.

Experience & Proven Track Record

• Progressive professional experience at a senior management level, with a minimum of 5 to 8 years operating strictly within an executive or C-suite capacity.

• Proven history of leading multi-disciplinary teams and successfully managing complex corporate service functions within large-scale corporate groups, international NGOs, or multi-national organizations.

• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating the successful negotiation and execution of high-impact strategic partnerships, institutional fundraising, or commercial alliances.

Core Executive Competencies

• Executive Leadership & Governance: Advanced capabilities in organizational design, change management, executive decision-making, and board-level reporting.

• Communication & Public Diplomacy: Stellar verbal presentation, diplomatic negotiation, and cross-cultural communication skills.

• Analytical & Strategic Thinking: High capacity to transform complex market and data insights into long-term actionable corporate strategies.

• Financial & Budgetary Acumen: Strong background managing multi-million birr/dollar corporate operational and project-based budgets.

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How to Apply

ℹ️ Note: The full application procedure, specific organizational context, and submission portal depend on the hiring entity. Please cross-reference your source documentation to identify the exact application channel (e.g., specific recruitment email or ERP link) to submit your updated CV, cover letter, and leadership portfolio.

To apply for this executive vacancy, please ensure your application package includes:

1. A comprehensive and tailored Executive CV highlighting specific C-level milestones and partnership successes.

2. An executive Cover Letter aligning your vision with the core requirements of this multifaceted role.

3. Relevant academic degrees and professional certifications.

Submit your application packages before the closing deadline of June 22, 2026. Only shortlisted senior candidates matching the requirements will be contacted for executive panels and interviews.

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