The Partnership Managers will play a critical role in delivering Rwanda’s global sponsorship ambitions by providing dedicated, in-market ownership of existing partnerships. They will be responsible for managing day-to-day partnership operations in close collaboration with cross-functional marketing and communications teams, ensuring effective implementation of sponsorship activities in line with Rwanda’s global sponsorship strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Partnership Ownership and Relationship Management

• Own, maintain, and develop assigned partnerships, including coordinating regular status meetings
• Maintain accurate and well-organized partnership documentation (rights utilization trackers, budgets, invoices, and payment schedules)
• Build and sustain strong relationships with partner organizations by understanding their industry, business priorities, and marketing objectives
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth account operations and continuous improvement
• Represent Rwanda professionally in all partner-related engagements and events

2. Rights Delivery and Activation

• Collaborate with government entities and external stakeholders to develop and execute annual rights utilization and activation plans
• Drive innovative marketing campaigns and activation initiatives aligned with strategic objectives and global best practices
• Manage on-ground events and activations, including logistics, travel, accommodation, and VIP hospitality arrangements
• Ensure clear integration of brand messaging across all sponsorship platforms, including on-site branding and activations
• Develop and maintain tracking tools to ensure timely delivery of all contractual rights and benefits
• Oversee delivery of services from external agencies and suppliers, ensuring adherence to quality standards

3. Budget Management

• Support financial planning and budget management in collaboration with the Director of Partnerships
• Track expenditures and ensure efficient utilization of partnership budgets
• Support negotiations with external suppliers to ensure cost-effective delivery of services

4. Partnership Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Lead the development of regular partnership performance reports, capturing key activities, outcomes, and success metrics
• Manage relationships with monitoring and evaluation agencies to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Facilitate monthly reporting meetings with stakeholders to present performance, risks, mitigation strategies, and forward plans

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be Rwandan nationals
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, preferably with specialization in Marketing, Project Management, or Business Administration; a Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sponsorship, sports marketing, or partnership management
• Proven experience managing major client accounts within a sponsorship or marketing environment
• Experience in live event delivery, hospitality execution, or branded content activations is an added advantage
• Strong ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in-market
• Strong planning and project management skills, including managing multiple timelines and cross-functional teams
• Flexible and solutions-oriented mindset
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including attendance at domestic and international events
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French, Kinyarwanda, or Spanish is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

• Own, maintain, and develop assigned partnerships, including coordinating regular status meetings
• Maintain accurate and well-organized partnership documentation (rights utilization trackers, budgets, invoices, and payment schedules)
• Build and sustain strong relationships with partner organizations by understanding their industry, business priorities, and marketing objectives
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth account operations and continuous improvement
• Represent Rwanda professionally in all partner-related engagements and events
• Collaborate with government entities and external stakeholders to develop and execute annual rights utilization and activation plans
• Drive innovative marketing campaigns and activation initiatives aligned with strategic objectives and global best practices
• Manage on-ground events and activations, including logistics, travel, accommodation, and VIP hospitality arrangements
• Ensure clear integration of brand messaging across all sponsorship platforms, including on-site branding and activations
• Develop and maintain tracking tools to ensure timely delivery of all contractual rights and benefits
• Oversee delivery of services from external agencies and suppliers, ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Support financial planning and budget management in collaboration with the Director of Partnerships
• Track expenditures and ensure efficient utilization of partnership budgets
• Support negotiations with external suppliers to ensure cost-effective delivery of services
• Lead the development of regular partnership performance reports, capturing key activities, outcomes, and success metrics
• Manage relationships with monitoring and evaluation agencies to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Facilitate monthly reporting meetings with stakeholders to present performance, risks, mitigation strategies, and forward plans

• Strong ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in-market
• Strong planning and project management skills, including managing multiple timelines and cross-functional teams
• Flexible and solutions-oriented mindset
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including attendance at domestic and international events
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

• Applicants must be Rwandan nationals
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, preferably with specialization in Marketing, Project Management, or Business Administration; a Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sponsorship, sports marketing, or partnership management
• Proven experience managing major client accounts within a sponsorship or marketing environment
• Experience in live event delivery, hospitality execution, or branded content activations is an added advantage
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French, Kinyarwanda, or Spanish is an added advantage