Partnership Manager

Position: Partnership Manager - Multiple Roles at various grades
This position is open to Solomon Islands nationals or third-country residents with a valid work permit to work in the Solomon Islands. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Program: Strongim Bisnis

Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands with provincial travel

Start date: Starting January / February 2026

Line manager and Directly report to: Partnerships Director or Senior Partnerships Manager

Works with: Strongim Bisnis Partners, other Partnership Managers, Communications, MRM, and Operations team members

*People living with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Background

Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership’s Strongim Bisnis is economic development initiative to increase economic opportunities and participation for people and businesses in Solomon Islands.

Recognising that Solomon Islands has a small consumer market and economy, dispersed population, and high cost of doing business, we identify and analyse specific sectors that have a high potential for growth and can consequently create new employment and income generation opportunities.

We facilitate strategic partners (including businesses, government, civil society, and associations) in those sectors to address the root constraints to growth and inclusion (Women, Youth and People living with disabilities) through innovative solutions.

Position summary and justification for the role

Strongim Bisnis is seeking Partnership Managers of all levels of experience to expand its team. We are looking for people with experience or enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and social inclusion in Solomon Islands.

Working closely with the team, the selected individuals’ focus will be to support the program implement, monitor, and communicate uptake of partnerships.

Duties and responsibilities

• Apply an entrepreneurial approach to identify constraints and opportunities for economic growth and inclusion, particularly for women, youth, and people with disabilities.

• Proactively identify, negotiate, and cultivate partnerships with entrepreneurs, companies, business associations, and the public sector to foster innovation and inclusive growth, aligning with the Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) strategy and Strongim Bisnis principles.

• Establish and manage relationships with partners, including performing due diligence, partnership agreements, monitoring performance against agreed deliverables and standards, and ensuring adherence to Strongim Bisnis and ASI policies and procedures.

• Monitor the delivery of initiatives against agreed deliverables, work plans, and budgets. Manage suppliers for the delivery of initiatives, including procurement in line with Strongim Bisnis and ASI guidelines. Manage invoicing related to initiatives, ensuring expenditure aligns with approved budgets, costs are verified, and all associated paperwork is prepared for submission to finance for processing. Monitor and escalate risks as appropriate to Senior Management.

• Conduct research to produce high-quality reports that inform the program's strategic direction, considering the political, socio-cultural, and business environments of Solomon Islands.

• Support Partnership Managers/Interns in various tasks, including partnership agreement management, partner relationship management, and issue resolution.

• Ensure cross-cutting issues like Safeguarding, including PSEAH, Environment, Indigenous Engagement, and GEDSI are integrated into partnership work.

• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Results Measurement (MRM) Manager to develop activity trackers, results chains, and measurement plans for each activity.

• Travel as required to gain a deep understanding of target sectors, engage with existing or potential partners, and verify the achievement of objectives.

• Contribute to communication materials that translate research and learning into shareable lessons.

• Contribute to wider program deliverables, including regular planning, forecasting, and reporting requirements.

• Act as a professional and discreet representative of Strongim Bisnis in interactions with the team, partners, and the public.

Required qualifications, experience, and attributes

• Completed or in progress degree in a relevant field, including but not limited to, economics, business, marketing, public policy, or development studies.

• Experience working in horticulture, tourism, timber or seaweed sectors OR

• Experience working in financial sector (bank, accountant) on loan applications

• Experience working in private sector development.

• Experience in developing financial projections and business plans for businesses

• Capacity to think critically and creatively and willingness to learn and adapt.

• Capacity to take the initiative, be entrepreneurial and make decisions within the limits/to the extent of the responsibilities delegated.

• Strong oral and interpersonal skills and relationship management.

• Solid writing skills, such as for reports, business cases and presentations.

• Strong computer skills (minimum of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Demonstrated ability and/or experience working to a high standard under tight deadlines with high levels of motivation and leadership.

• Demonstrated commitment to integrating gender equality, youth empowerment, disability inclusion and Do No Harm principles.

• Research or monitoring experience, including data collection and analysis, is desirable but not essential.

• Willingness to travel for field missions throughout the country, including to remote areas.

How to Apply

Please submit your application before 05 November 2025, 11:59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

Applications should include a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the position selection criteria, a CV of no more than four pages and the contact details of three professional referees. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Salary level is negotiable, commensurate with experience and the Solomon Islands market. Applicable benefits and entitlements are in line with Strongim Bisnis policies and applicable Solomon Islands’ laws.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to the Strongim Bisnis team via operations@strongimbisnis.com.sb or call the Strongim Bisnis Office on +677 25664.