Legado Hiring Senior Director of Partnerships: Flexible Remote Opportunity | $90,000–$110,000 Salary

Overview

Legado is hiring a Senior Director of Partnerships to lead partnership strategy and expand the adoption of the community-led development methodology, Thriving Futures. This senior leadership position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and involves working closely with the senior leadership team to build strategic relationships and attract new partners. Candidates based in Africa or nearby time zones are strongly encouraged to apply for this flexible location role.

Who can apply

Applicants must bring at least 10 years of professional experience, featuring senior-level partnership leadership within related fields such as community-led change, conservation, or multisectoral international development. Desirable backgrounds include fundraising, facilitation, workshop design, executive leadership, and multi-continental work experience. Legado specifically encourages applications from individuals historically underrepresented in conservation and international development leadership, including Global Majority leaders and people with lived experience of the communities the organisation serves.

What you get

The position offers an annual compensation ranging from $90,000 to $110,000. This is a full-time role providing 45 days of flexible paid time off per year, which covers public holidays and sick days. Employment is structured as either an employee or a contractor, depending on the successful candidate's location.

Requirements

The role requires a proven track record of creating successful partnerships with various organization sizes and building relationships across multiple countries, cultures, and contexts. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to design partnership strategies, prioritize opportunities, manage numerous relationships, make strategic resource decisions, and collaborate effectively across teams. Additionally, the position entails 20 to 30 percent global travel.