- Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
- Fulltime 12 months fixed term role based in Asia (Flexible work from home arrangements are available)
- Closing Date: 14 August 2026
ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.
The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Partnerships Support Coordinator is accountable for supporting country offices in the implementation of partnership frameworks/processes and systems related to the program and partnership cycle. Specifically, this role ensures the implementation of global risk management practices including risk screening, due diligence and embedding The Foundation’s enterprise risk management framework within programs and within partner practice. Their work consciously contributes to strengthening of implementing partners, ensuring processes are agile, streamlined, and respond to local contexts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- In coordination with the Partnership Lead engage country teams, and partners where appropriate, on partnership related processes ensuring their socialisation and utilisation and seeking necessary feedback and input into the development of new processes.
- Ensure that risk, partner appraisal and integrated due diligence requirements are effectively addressed in all relevant stages of the partnership and program cycle, providing technical support and guidance to support this.
- Conducting periodic monitoring of partner capacity strengthening activities and learning action plans to ensure quality and assurance.
- Consciously contribute to organisational strengthening of implementing partners, in ways that enable sustainability and autonomy and in alignment with the partnership principles.
- Support the Partnership Lead in facilitating partner engagement and feedback initiatives, contributing to the analysis of results and tracking of agreed actions.
- Ensure partner capacity related data is up to date in the agreed system and country and global offices have the correct information in order to inform wider initiatives and decision making.
- Support country teams in implementation of the partner capacity strengthening plans.
- Engage country teams and partners in supporting the effective execution of risk management across programs.
- Build capability within and across teams to drive a culture of engagement and collaboration within The Foundation.
- Other tasks as requested by your manager.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Experience in international development and/or not-for-profit sector.
- Operational experience in working with development partners including in capability strengthening
- Strong team player
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels
- Strong coordination and planning skills
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.
To find out more about our benefits click here
APPLICATIONS
Please apply directly using the "Apply" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the “Key Responsibilities”, and “What you need to succeed” sections of the advertisement.
Applications Close: 14 August 2026
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks, and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment, as well as to protect The Foundations reputation and values. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening processes.
Please be advised:
- Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
- All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
- Please note we will not be accepting CVs via agencies for this role.
