Private Sector Engagement Officer

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Develop and execute a targeted outreach plan to engage new and existing private sector actors across Canada.
• Conduct a comprehensive mapping of private sector prospects and assess current partnerships to identify opportunities for expansion and scale.
• Strengthen and grow strategic relationships with private sector stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Enhance stewardship and relationship management of private sector partners in Canada, in coordination with Headquarters.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Outreach Plan Execution: Outreach plan developed within the first two months and implemented with measurable engagement activities (e.g., number of meetings, presentations, events).
• Mapping and Prospecting: Comprehensive mapping completed within the initial quarter, including a pipeline of new prospects and assessment of existing partnerships.
• Resource Mobilization: Support income generation efforts as needed, including contributions to proposal development, partner engagement, or negotiations, with any impact clearly linked to the consultant’s involvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthened relationships with key private sector stakeholders, evidenced by increased interest, engagement, and collaboration.
• Reporting and Communication: High-quality inputs delivered for donor briefings, stewardship reports, and strategic presentations; documentation of lessons learned and recommendations.

• Conduct a comprehensive mapping of private sector prospects and assess current partnerships to identify opportunities for expansion and scale.
• Strengthen and grow strategic relationships with private sector stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Enhance stewardship and relationship management of private sector partners in Canada, in coordination with Headquarters.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing strategic partnerships, with deep knowledge of private sector priorities, corporate social responsibility, and recognition programs.
• Proven ability to identify, cultivate, and scale private sector opportunities for both income generation and impact, including co-creating tailored partnership solutions.
• Adept at working collaboratively across functions to gather insights and content, enabling the design of innovative, mission-aligned private sector initiatives.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with confidence in engaging senior-level stakeholders and securing high-value partnerships.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including drafting donor communications, partnership proposals, and compelling value propositions.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align organizational priorities with partner interests and communicate complex issues in a clear, persuasive manner.