The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) is a non-profit organization established by Aga Khan Foundation in 1982 to help improve the quality of life of the local communities in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.  AKRSP operates across all 10 districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, two districts of Chitral in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), and two districts of Sindh. Its main focus areas include Agriculture & Food Security, Climate Resilience, Civil Society, Work & Enterprise, Education, Early Childhood Development (ECD), and Health & Nutrition.

AKRSP is seeking applications from highly qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Head of Corporate Partnerships – Head Office, Gilgit.

The Head of Corporate Partnerships will lead AKRSP’s engagement with the corporate sector to forge strategic alliances, mobilize financial and in-kind resources, and co-create impactful development initiatives. This role is pivotal in aligning corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals with AKRSP’s mission to improve the quality of life of rural communities in AKSP’s porgramme area (Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral and Coastal Sindh).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.1 Strategic Partnership Development

• Identify, cultivate, and manage high-value partnerships with national and multinational corporations.
• Develop compelling partnership proposals aligned with corporate CSR priorities and AKRSP’s strategic goals.
• Lead negotiations and formalize partnership agreements, ensuring mutual value and long-term sustainability.

1.2 Resource Mobilization

• Design and implement strategies to mobilize financial, technical, and material resources from the corporate sector.
• Coordinate with internal teams to package AKRSP’s programs for corporate investment and co-branding opportunities.
• Track and report on resource mobilization targets and outcomes.

1.3 Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between AKRSP and corporate partners, ensuring timely communication and relationship nurturing.
• Organize joint events, field visits, and impact showcases to deepen partner engagement.
• Maintain a dynamic database of corporate contacts, partnership history, and engagement plans.

1.4 Strategic Communication & Positioning

• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop tailored messaging for corporate audiences.
• Represent AKRSP at CSR forums, industry roundtables, and corporate networking events.
• Position AKRSP as a preferred partner for inclusive and sustainable development in the region.

1.5 Internal Coordination

• Work closely with programme teams to align partnership opportunities with field-level priorities.
• Provide strategic input into AKRSP’s fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
• Build internal capacity for corporate engagement through training and knowledge sharing.

Requirements: 

• Education: Masters’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Public Policy or Strategic Partnership.
• Required Experience: Candidates must have 7 years of experience (5 years in similar capacity)   

• Skills: 
• Proven track record of securing and managing corporate partnerships in the development or CSR sector.
• Excellent management, relationship building, networking and communication skills
• Strong understanding of CSR trends, ESG frameworks, and corporate philanthropy in Pakistan.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of Standard Safeguarding policies and practices including effective implementation

AKRSP offers a competitive remuneration and a conducive working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Our recruitment and selection policy and procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and adults in accordance with the safeguarding policy. 

By applying for this position, the candidates give their consent for independent professional background check by AKRSP