JOB PURPOSE The Head of Partnerships will be responsible for effective management of resource mobilisation, programme support, partnerships, and communications for AKF Tajikistan’s portfolio ensuring sufficient funding and appropriate grant management for all key initiatives in line with the Global Programme Framework, internal and external policies and regulations. She/he will be based in Dushanbe City with frequent travel to rural Tajikistan, and report to the Chief Executive Officer of AKF Tjk. PARTNERSHIPS UNIT The Partnerships Unit supports AKF Tajikistan to serve as a resource mobilisation, partnerships, and grant management hub for AKF and its implementing partners through executing six core functions: 1) proposal development; 2) partnership management; 3) policy and strategy; 4) programme support; 5) unit planning and management; 6) communications and outreach.