Director, Strategic Growth and Partnerships

Director, Strategic Growth And Partnerships

WorldFish is an international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish and other aquatic foods for their livelihoods and nutrition. Our work in countries advances progress on multiple 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation, with a vision of healthy people, healthy planet and shared prosperity.

WorldFish is seeking a visionary and results-driven Director, Strategic Growth And Partnerships to lead the organization's global transformation and growth agenda. As a key member of the senior leadership team, this high-impact role will work closely with the Director General to chart and execute an ambitious strategy that positions WorldFish as the world's leading research-for-development organization in aquatic food systems.

The Director will serve as the chief architect of WorldFish's growth strategycultivating strategic alliances, unlocking innovative financing mechanisms, and securing high-value partnerships with donors, development banks, philanthropic foundations, governments, and the private sector. With a bold mandate to generate at least 30% of WorldFish's annual portfolio through new revenue streams, the Director will play a pivotal role in expanding the organization's global influence and funding base.

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader to shape the future of food, nutrition, and climate resilience in the Global Southdriving sustainable impact at scale through science, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership And Organizational Growth

• Lead the development and execution of bold, forward-looking strategies that position WorldFish for long-term growth and global influence.
• Provide high-level strategic guidance on expanding WorldFish's reach, impact, and financial sustainability.
• Align internal capabilities and external partnerships to achieve impact at scale through regional program expansions, innovative financing, and private sector engagement.
• Develop and implement an institutional roadmap for building strategic alliances with private sector actors, philanthropies, and mission-aligned investors to enable co-investment in science and innovation.
• Establish governance and accountability frameworks to ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives.

2. Strategic Fundraising And Resource Mobilization

3. High-Level Partnerships And Institutional Positioning

4. Driving Innovation In Business Development

5. Internal Alignment And Executive Advisory

6. Strategic Global Communications