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Hand in Hand is in an exciting phase of growth and is now taking the next step in its development. With a new offensive strategy in place, we are looking for a Head of Partnership and Communication for a newly formed team, who wants to help build something long-term – and make a real difference.

In connection with the appointment, Hand in Hand Sweden is consolidating fundraising, donor collaborations, and communication into a common function. This is a key role for those who want to take a holistic approach and translate strategy into concrete impact. The mission is clear: to significantly increase contributions to Hand in Hand's work and thereby help to multiply the organization's results in the coming years.

About Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand fights poverty through entrepreneurship. Through education, loans, and long-term support, the organization primarily helps women and youth to start and develop their own businesses – which gives them the opportunity to improve their income and create a safer future for themselves and their families.

Hand in Hand is currently active in India, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Afghanistan. The organization is now ready to take the next step, with a new strategy and increasing demand for the proven effective model.

In Stockholm, Hand in Hand consists of a dedicated and entrepreneurial team where each person takes great responsibility and has a real opportunity to influence – both results, working methods, and direction.

Your mission in brief

In the role of Head of Partnership and Communication at Hand in Hand Sweden, you will have overall responsibility for building, leading, and further developing the organization's fundraising and communication efforts. The role is new and means that two established teams will be merged into a common function, with the aim of jointly strengthening Hand in Hand's impact and long-term relationships directed towards companies and philanthropists.

You will be responsible for both strategic direction and operational implementation – from partnerships and fundraising initiatives to brand-building communication and engaging stories. As a manager, you will lead and coach the team, create structure and collaboration, and ensure that fundraising and communication work closely together towards common goals.

The role involves close collaboration with management, the board, and external partners and is central to Hand in Hand's continued growth and social impact.

Who are you?

We are looking for a forward-thinking manager who wants to drive Hand in Hand's ambitious growth journey!

Hand in Hand wants to change the world, and this means that the organization has high expectations for all employees. In the new role, we are particularly keen that the person filling the role has experience in leadership, sales, and communication.

In addition to these three factors that we do not want to compromise on, we believe you have:

• Knowledge and understanding of Hand in Hand's donor segment, particularly philanthropists, companies, and foundations.

• Experience from the private sector. Experience from the non-profit sector is also a merit.

• Knowledge of loyalty work, both strategically and operationally through personal sales as well as data-driven communication.

• A desire to lead inclusively and where the organization's values guide daily work. You have a desire to uplift every employee and promote collaboration.

• Experience in marketing and brand building.

• Experience in procurement and purchasing of services within fundraising and communication (including experience in purchasing services from agencies).

• Knowledge and interest in developing countries, sustainability (including a general understanding of the EU's various frameworks), and an understanding of how financial markets and especially how impact investors think.

• Familiarity with AI and digital tools and channels. 

More about the position

• Direct recruitment with great benefits

• Hand in Hand Sweden has a collective agreement with Arbetsgivaralliansen

• Appointment: by agreement

• The position is based at Hand in Hand's office at Odenplan in Stockholm with the possibility to work remotely a few days a week.

Andara Group is responsible for the entire recruitment process. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2026. We interview continuously, so do not wait to apply!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our recruitment manager Linda Gadd at [email protected] or 0720-199 209.

Warm welcome with your application