Officer, Private Sector Engagement

Tags: Global Health finance Spanish Environment
  • Added Date: Wednesday, 24 July 2024
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Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.

Department Private Sector Engagement (PSE) - Pactโ€™s Private Sector Engagement (PSE) team leads and supports the development of partnerships with private sector entities, including corporations and foundations. PSE works with technical leads and country office staff across Pact to develop and shepherd project opportunities and design from positioning to successful project implementation. The PSE team also provides innovative private sector engagement technical assistance to our projects and partners. The PSE team is part of a larger Business Development team and collaborates with business development colleagues focused on work with public sector funders.

Position Overview

Over the past decade, working with the private sector to achieve global social impact goals has been gaining momentum with multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, international non-profits, and foundations. It is through these co-created, shared value solutions with companies that the development community (and the world) may hope to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and better livelihoods throughout emerging markets. Towards this end, Pact created a Private Sector Engagement team to leverage the organizationโ€™s 50+ year history to build thriving, resilient and engaged communities leading their own development.

Pact seeks an Officer on the Private Sector Engagement team to grow and deepen relationships with corporate and foundation clients. Based on Pactโ€™s ability to understand community needs, convene the right stakeholders, and implement and scale solutions in country, the Officer will advance Pactโ€™s engagement with both companies and communities to pilot and develop impactful and sustainable solutions addressing local issues. By understanding corporate and foundation objectives, broader funder trends, and Pactโ€™s technical strategies, the Officer will work with colleagues across Pact to identify, develop, and secure financing for (1) partnerships and programming that drive Pactโ€™s mission and clientsโ€™ objectives and (2) advisory services that are of interest to both current and prospective clients. Ideal candidates will blend strategic, analytical thinking with program design, partnership management, and ability to develop winning concepts and proposals.

As a member of the business development team, the Officer will work closely with technical leads in Pactโ€™s home office in Washington, D.C. and staff in countries where we work. The primary technical focus for this role will be on Pactโ€™s sustainable markets impact area which includes livelihoods, environment and clean energy, and responsible mining practice areas, but may at times also support other programming such as global health, governance and capacity development. This position will enable corporate and foundation engagement, and as needed also bilateral and multilateral initiatives, across the broader organization and provide leadership in identifying and cultivating new relationships. Up to 15% travel (domestic and international) may be required when safe and appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development:

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