Director of Strategic Partnerships

About Us Simprints is a nonprofit tech company with a mission to radically increase transparency and effectiveness in global development. We build ethical, inclusive digital ID powered by biometrics to verify that health, aid, and services truly reach people. Simprints partners with organizations like Gavi to boost immunisation rates in developing countries, Ministries of Health like Ghana on pandemic response, and NGOs like BRAC to deliver maternal healthcare. Studies have shown Simprints increases impact through real-time, precision data, for example increasing maternal health visits by 38% in Bangladesh or accurate HIV tracing by 62% in Malawi. Today we’ve worked in over 17 countries helping deliver health, aid, and finance to >4M people. Our goal is to transform the way the world fights poverty, ensuring that every vaccine, every dollar, and every public good reaches the people who need them most. About the Role Lead Simprints’ strategic partnerships team to turn relationships and evidence into funded programs that close data gaps, increase verified coverage, and strengthen service delivery. You will own our highest impact partnership opportunities with ministries, multilaterals, and funders, shaping solutions, building trust, and guiding opportunities from first conversation to signature with clarity and integrity. You will work closely with product, delivery, and MEI teams to ensure that what we promise is what we deliver. Job Details • Job Title: Director of Strategic Partnerships • Reporting To: Chief Strategy Officer • Grade: UK Grade M8 - We’ll review salary expectations together during your first screening conversation • Location: Remote - Our ideal candidate will bring strong experience working within Africa and a deep understanding of the stakeholder landscape,. This is a remote role, so we are open to applicants located anywhere in Africa or Europe, as long as they can demonstrate this experience, particularly in partnerships and stakeholder engagement. • We deeply appreciate your interest in joining Simprints. To maintain the trust and strong relationships we have with governments and Ministries of Health, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who are currently employed by a Ministry of Health or government agency. Thank you for understanding, and for your interest in contributing to our mission.

Department Overview Primary Function: The Partnerships team at Simprints is responsible for building and managing key relationships with global health, development, and technology partners. They ensure Simprints’ biometric solutions are effectively integrated into impactful programs, while expanding the organization’s reach into new markets. Key Goals: • Build and maintain strong, strategic partnerships to drive business development and expand market presence. • Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet partner needs. • Secure new partnerships and ensure long-term success through strong client engagement.