Partnerships Engagement Associate

Amref Health Africa, founded in 1957, is the largest African-based international health development organization. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref implements programmes across35 African countries, reaching more than40 million people, with a strong operational presence in Africa and advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America.

Guided by its vision oflasting health change in Africa, Amref’s mission is tocatalyze community-led, people-centered health systems and address the social determinants of health.Amref believes sustainable health transformation is driven from within communities and works to strengthen health systems while empowering communities to demand and access quality, affordable healthcare.

BACKGROUND

Amref Health Africa is preparing for the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2027, scheduled to take place from 28 February to 3 March 2027 in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference will convene leaders and stakeholders from across Africa and globally to advance dialogue and action on Africa’s health priorities.

Amref is seeking a short-term Partnerships Associate to provide additional capacity to the AHAIC 2027 Partnerships Team. The role will support resource mobilization efforts, partner engagement and follow-up, partner on-boarding, and the delivery of benefits outlined in partnership agreements. The position will also support immediate post-conference close-out activities to ensure effective partner stewardship and reporting.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Partner Engagement Associate will support the AHAIC 2027 Partnerships team throughout the partner-engagement cycle. Working under the guidance of the team responsible for AHAIC partner engagement, the role will assist with sponsorship follow-up, routine partner correspondence, partner on-boarding and coordination of agreed deliverables.

The Partnerships Associate will also liaise with the Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) and relevant internal workstreams to help ensure partner requirements are accurately captured, communicated and delivered. Strategic relationship management, negotiations and approval of official partner communication will remain with the Partnerships leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Resource Mobilization and Partner Engagement

• Support outreach and follow-up with prospective sponsors and partners under the guidance of the Partnerships team.
• Draft partner correspondence, meeting briefs, follow-up communications, sponsorship proposals, presentations, and other engagement materials for review.
• Coordinate partner meetings, prepare supporting documents, and track agreed actions and next steps.
• Support the cultivation and stewardship of prospective partners throughout the sponsorship and engagement process.

2. Partner Benefits Delivery and Coordination

• Maintain a tracker of sponsorship benefits, deliverables, key deadlines, and progress for assigned partners.
• Coordinate with the Partnerships team, PCO, Programme, Events, Communications, Finance, session leads, and other workstreams to facilitate the delivery of agreed partner benefits, including registrations, speaking opportunities, sponsored sessions, exhibition space, branding, media engagement, and networking opportunities.
• Support partners with session planning requirements, including session descriptions, speaker information, biographies, photographs, and technical needs.
• Ensure partner and session information is shared with relevant teams and accurately reflected on the AHAIC website, programme, and conference materials.
• Monitor progress against agreed deliverables, maintain records of actions and responsibilities, and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Escalate delivery risks, unresolved issues, or matters requiring strategic guidance to the Partnerships team.

3. Conference Delivery and Post-Conference Close-Out

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned partners during the conference, responding to partner needs and supporting a positive partner experience.
• Coordinate with the PCO, Programme, Events, Communications, and session leads to ensure the successful delivery of agreed partner requirements and sponsorship benefits.
• Verify that partner sessions are adequately supported, including agreed technical, logistical, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor the delivery of sponsorship benefits during the conference and promptly escalate any issues or gaps requiring attention.
• Ensure partner branding, profiles, session information, and other conference materials are accurate and appropriately displayed.
• Coordinate responses to partner requests for conference outputs, including photographs, presentations, recordings, reports, and other relevant materials.
• Document the delivery of sponsorship benefits, partner feedback, engagement outcomes, and any outstanding commitments.
• Update partnership records, contribute partner-related inputs to the post-conference report, and prepare a clear handover of outstanding actions before the end of the assignment.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Sponsorship pipeline and partner records are accurate and updated regularly.
• Partner correspondence and follow-up actions are prepared and completed within agreed timelines.
• Confirmed partners are onboarded efficiently, with agreements, invoices, registrations and required materials appropriately tracked.
• Partner requirements and sponsorship benefits are accurately documented and communicated to the responsible teams.
• Agreed sponsorship benefits are monitored and delivered, with gaps promptly flagged for resolution.
• Partner information is accurately reflected on the AHAIC website, programme and conference materials.
• Immediate post-conference partner materials, records and outstanding actions are completed or formally handed over before the end of the contract.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, international relations, public health, development studies or another relevant field.
• At least one to two years of relevant experience in partnerships, fundraising, sponsorship, stakeholder engagement, business development, account support or event coordination.
• Experience supporting conferences, high-level events or multi-stakeholder initiatives would be an added advantage.
• Experience engaging with corporate partners, foundations, development partners or international organizations is desirable.
• Experience maintaining trackers, databases or other systems for managing stakeholder information and deliverables.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent relationship-building, networking and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to capture, organize and manage partner information accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, follow-up actions and deadlines.
• Professional presence and confidence when engaging with external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions and collaborate effectively with a wider team.
• Good judgement and the ability to flag and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to work calmly and practically in a fast-paced conference environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will beTuesday 13th October 2026 at 23:59 EAT.

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an@amref.org address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.