Partnerships Officer

at  CAWST

Company Description
CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed engineering firm. We address the global need for safe drinking water and sanitation by building local knowledge and skills on household solutions people can implement themselves.
At the heart of everything we do is our belief that when people have their basic water and sanitation needs met, they have the opportunity to succeed. This is what drives our dedicated team to work with a global network of more than 1,500 clients and partners. Together, we have reached over 50 million people since our inception in 2001.
Collectively, we are making a difference at a scale beyond what any of us could do individually. But our job isn’t done yet and we need you to help us expand our reach.
Job Description
Position: Partnerships Officer
Location: CAWST is based in Calgary, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Manager, Global Partnerships
Position Overview: The Partnerships Officer is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of CAWST’s grant portfolio, from application to final reporting. This role will focus on ensuring compliance with funder requirements, managing deadlines, and supporting the broader partnerships team in securing and maintaining key funding relationships. The Partnerships Officer will work closely with both internal teams and external partners to ensure that CAWST meets its financial and operational commitments under various grants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree in economics, public policy, business or related field
• 3+ years writing grants and proposals
• 3+ years of business development and/or project management experience
• 3+ years of managing a large institutional grant
• Experience or a strong interest in international development
• Experience working for nonprofits, NGO’s and/or Government
• Experience working with large institutional funders (i.e. USAID, Global Affairs Canada, International Financial Institutions) is strongly preferred.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong proficiency in MS Office and CRM Systems
• Organized, self-directed, and able to work independently
• Service-oriented; consistently seeks to provide a high level of professional service to clients and colleagues
• Easily and quickly establishes credibility with clients and other stakeholders
• Professional and diplomatic approach; works well independently, within teams, and across teams
• Able to manage cross-cultural and cross-lingual relationships and situations
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