The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Partnership Specialist to advance its engagement with private sector actors and philanthropic foundations. Positioned within the Private Sector and Foundations team, this role will provide senior-level support in developing and managing high-impact partnerships and will contribute to the sustainable and innovative financing agenda critical to achieving GPE’s mission of transforming education systems and improving learning outcomes worldwide.
Responsibilities:
Support the strategic coordination and stewardship of GPE’s portfolio of partnerships with private sector actors and philanthropic foundations, ensuring alignment with GPE’s mission, priorities, and long-term goals.
Cultivate and maintain senior-level relationships with key partners, facilitating strategic dialogues that drive mutual accountability, shared vision, and measurable impact
Identify, assess, and prioritize new partnership opportunities, leveraging insights from regional networks, advocacy coalitions, and sector leaders to expand GPE’s influence and catalyze transformative change.
Provide strategic input into the design and rollout of high-impact initiatives that leverage partner expertise in priority thematic areas such as digital innovation, climate resilience in education, gender equality, and 21st-century skills development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align partnership strategies with broader GPE objectives, ensuring coherent and effective engagement across all levels of the organization and partner ecosystem.
Collaborate closely with regional teams to identify and pursue new private and philanthropic co-financing opportunities that align with country-led education sector priorities and GPE funding frameworks.
Support the structuring and implementation of blended finance and co-investment models that combine these resources with GPE funding to maximize impact and strategically unlock private capital.
Engage private sector and foundation partners as influential advocates in global education policy dialogue, working in close coordination with GPE’s advocacy and communications teams, as well as regional and technical teams, to integrate their perspectives into key policy platforms, events, and campaigns at global and regional levels.
Support the development of joint advocacy strategies that mobilize resources and political will for inclusive, quality education in GPE partner countries.
Education:
Master's degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of experience.
Work Experience:
A minimum of 8 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Relevant private sector engagement and partnership development experience, including working within a comparable international organization or partnership, and a strong familiarity with developing countries.
Expertise in two or more of the following areas: project lead and co-creation/cooperation development in global education, health, or other areas relevant to the work of the Global Partnership.
