Senior Manager - Strategic Partnerships

• Own the organization's partnership pipeline and coordinate the development of high-quality funding opportunities from prospect identification to proposal submission and award.
• Build intelligence, systems, and internal coordination to position R-Cities proactively with philanthropic, corporate, multilateral, and institutional partners.
• Manage the end-to-end coordination of concept notes, proposals, and other funding submissions, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Maintain the partnership and proposal pipeline system, providing regular reporting and analysis to leadership.

This role directly contributes to building resilient cities worldwide by securing funding and partnerships that enable R-Cities to support over 100 cities in addressing climate change, equity, and sustainability challenges.

• At least five years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, fundraising, resource mobilization, or program development.
• Experience coordinating multi-contributor funding submissions (proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest) through to submission and deadline.
• Direct experience working with philanthropic, institutional, corporate, or multilateral funders.
• Experience writing or editing funder-facing materials in English, and using a CRM or comparable pipeline management system.

Competitive, location-adjusted package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employees receive statutory benefits applicable in their country of employment, plus additional benefits supporting wellbeing, professional development, and flexible remote working.

The Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities) supports over 100 cities across more than 40 countries, helping them withstand, adapt, and thrive amid 21st-century challenges. It partners with governments, communities, and funders to deliver programs that strengthen climate resilience, equity, public health, and sustainability.