Strategic Partnerships Associate

Role Description The Strategic Partnerships Associate is a part-time position in a hybrid work model, based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility for some work from home. The role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and managing strategic relationships with academic institutions, industry partners, and relevant organizations that support the mission of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University. Day-to-day responsibilities include researching potential partners, preparing partnership proposals, coordinating meetings, maintaining partnership records, and supporting the implementation of joint programs and initiatives. The associate will collaborate with internal stakeholders to align partnership activities with academic and research priorities and assist in monitoring partnership performance and outcomes. The role may also involve contributing to presentations, reports, and communications that highlight partnership impact and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships with academic, industry, and public sector organizations.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate partnership opportunities, assess impact, and support data-informed decision-making.
• Experience in account management, including maintaining partner relationships and tracking commitments and deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging partners, preparing proposals, and coordinating cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to sales or business development activities, particularly in relationship-building and negotiation, is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, international relations, or a related field; experience in education or veterinary/health sectors is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a hybrid work environment.
• Comfort working with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., CRM systems, spreadsheets, online meeting platforms).
• Demonstrated ability to work inclusively with diverse stakeholders and uphold non-discriminatory, ethical professional standards.