Volunteer Partnership & Sustainability Lead

About the role

The Volunteer Partnership & Sustainability Lead will support the Global Gathering of Empowered Women (GEW) by building and maintaining strategic partnerships that advance the platform’s mission of economic inclusion for women. This remote volunteer position focuses on identifying new collaborators, nurturing existing relationships, and contributing to sustainable funding initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential partner organisations aligned with GEW’s objectives.
• Maintain ongoing communication with existing partners and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Assist in developing sustainable initiatives and funding strategies.
• Facilitate collaboration opportunities among stakeholders, including government, private sector, and international partners.
• Support the creation of reports and analyses to assess partnership performance.

Required profile

• Strong ability to build and manage partnerships and strategic collaborations.
• Excellent communication and persuasive skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical mindset for evaluating partnership opportunities.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Experience in sustainability initiatives or economic development projects is a plus.
• Understanding of gender equity, enterprise development, or cross‑border collaboration is desirable.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact platform promoting women’s economic empowerment across Africa.
• Remote volunteer role with flexible hours.
• Experience working with a diverse network of government, private sector, and international partners.