Field Partnerships Manager

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Field Partnerships Manager serves as a key bridge between our ministry and partner organizations. This role combines strategic program oversight, rigorous grant management, and relational partnership development. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of partner relationships, ensure programmatic excellence and compliance, and champion the mission and values of both our organization and our partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Partnership Development & Management

• Cultivate and maintain authentic, trust-based relationships with partner organizations and their leadership
• Conduct partner assessments and due diligence for prospective partnerships
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned portfolio of partners, providing ongoing support and guidance
• In cooperation with International Field Representatives, make site visits to partner locations to assess programs, build relationships, and provide technical assistance, as needed
• Facilitate communication between partners and internal stakeholders

Grant Management & Compliance

• Oversee the full grant lifecycle from application review through closeout for assigned portfolio
• Review and evaluate grant proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation
• Monitor grant compliance including financial reporting, programmatic milestones, and contractual obligations
• Schedule grant disbursements and review grant spending against approved project totals
• Ensure partners understand and adhere to grant requirements, donor restrictions, and organizational policies
• Maintain accurate grant files and documentation in compliance with internal and external audit standards

Program Monitoring & Evaluation

• Review quarterly and annual reports from partners, analyzing both narrative and financial data
• Identify risks, challenges, or areas requiring intervention and develop appropriate response strategies
• Work with partners to establish realistic goals, indicators, and evaluation methodologies
• Compile program data and success stories for internal reporting and donor communications via Confluence

Strategic Planning & Collaboration

• Contribute to regional or thematic strategy development based on field insights and partner feedback
• Participate in partner selection processes and portfolio funding allocation decisions
• Collaborate with fundraising team to connect donors with partner stories and opportunities
• Coordinate with finance, IT, and other departments to ensure seamless partner support, as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated experience managing relationships with diverse organizations and stakeholders
• Strong understanding of nonprofit financial management and grant compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to assess both programmatic and financial information
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with grant management software (Salesforce Grants Management) preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in international development, nonprofit management, business administration, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in grant management, program management, or international development

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position will not have direct reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

The remote work culture at Global Christian Relief emphasizes flexibility, autonomy, and mutual trust. Employees manage their own schedules and workspace, relying on digital collaboration tools—including video conferencing, messaging platforms, and cloud-based applications—to stay connected. Clear communication, self-discipline, and effective time management are essential to balancing professional responsibilities with personal life. Employees are expected to remain responsive, meet deadlines consistently, and actively participate in virtual meetings and discussions, maintaining high productivity without direct oversight. Transparency, accountability, and mutual respect underpin our successful remote teams, ensuring a cohesive, efficient work environment despite physical distance. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly so others can understand and understand the speech of another person. The employee is frequently required to sit for long extended periods of time; to stand; to alternate sitting or standing at will, to walk; to use hands to handle, feel or control objects or controls; to repeat the same movements and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position and hours of work and days of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

TRAVEL

Some international travel may be required for this position. (Ability to travel internationally 10-25% of the time

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE MINISTRY

• Must be a Christ-follower with the passion to serve persecuted Christians and advance the Gospel around the world.
• Must agree to Statement of Faith and Core Values.
• Must act with Christ-centered behavior, treating people with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity.
• Must agree to participate within the GCR community, which includes devotions, prayer, and opportunities to share about persecuted Christians in your personal and ministry networks.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice as directed by the supervisor.