SENIOR COORDINATOR, CORPORATE AFFAIRS

The Partnerships and Advocacy Lead leads strategic collaboration initiatives to strengthen the organization's relationships with industry groups, businesses, cause-oriented organizations, local government units (LGUs), and academic institutions. This role ensures all external partnerships directly support organizational priorities while maintaining high standards of integrity, compliance, and discretion.

Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy

• Develop and execute partnership strategies aligned with overarching organizational goals.
• Monitor emerging industry trends, public policy issues, and collaboration opportunities.
• Coordinate across internal departments to ensure external initiatives align with operational capabilities and objectives.
  
  

External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary organizational representative in external meetings, forums, consultations, and advocacy platforms.
• Exercise high discretion and professionalism when managing sensitive stakeholder relationships and confidential data.
• Maintain flexibility in work schedule to accommodate external meetings and engage key partners.
• Travel occasionally to attend off-site forums, conferences, and partnership meetings.
  
  

Leadership, Management & Governance

• Lead, mentor, and guide team members to deliver impactful engagement and advocacy programs.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, policy insights, and strategic recommendations for the Head of External Relations.
• Manage department budget forecasting and ensure responsible allocation of financial resources.

• Education Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Administration/Relations, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field.
• Experience Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or advocacy.
• Leadership Experience Proven track record of managing teams and directing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Work Conditions & Adaptability
• Willingness to travel occasionally for regional/national external engagements.
• Flexibility to work outside core hours to accommodate stakeholder availability.