Starting Date: July/August 2026

Contract type: Full-time and open-ended

Salary: 27 000 000 UZS

Location: Uzbekistan (Hybrid)

Application closing date: 18th June 2026

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About the Job 

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised professional to support the partnerships function of the Better Cotton Initiative Branch in Uzbekistan, contributing to the effective delivery of programme activities in an expanding country programme. 

The Partnership Coordinator plays a key role in managing relationships with cotton producers, overseeing partnership endorsement and due diligence processes, monitoring corrective action plans, and ensuring the timely resolution of non-compliances. The role is also responsible for coordinating partnership agreements, including negotiation, onboarding, and renewals. 

Through structured engagement with cluster management teams and close collaboration with internal stakeholders, the Partnership Coordinator will contribute to strong partner performance, robust data management, and the consistent implementation of the Better Cotton Initiative Standard System. 

The post-holder will report directly to the Head of the BCI Branch in Uzbekistan and will also receive technical leadership and support from the Partnership team function in a matrix reporting structure.  

This role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, together with a competitive benefits package.  

The Challenge

Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers. 

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for :

Partnership Management:

• Manage relationships with existing partners, ensuring effective communication and strong working partnerships. 

• Lead the management of partnership agreements, including renewals, amendments, and ensuring partners meet contractual obligations. Support alignment with the programme model by monitoring partner contributions.  

• Monitor partner performance and implementation progress by designing and implementing monitoring tools, coordinating regular progress review meetings, and ensuring outcomes are properly documented and filed. 

• Contribute to building and delivering a cohesive approach to effective partnerships that will drive excellence and impact at the field level: Partner performance monitoring, partnership agreement management, partnership exit approach, partnership guidelines… 

• Oversee programme data collection processes across partners, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely submission, and maintain all Programme data in the ERP system to ensure it is complete, accurate, and up to date. 

Partners’ endorsement and Due Diligence:

• Coordinate pre-selection of new partners, conducting field visits, programme presentation, and collecting required information based on the requirements of partners' endorsement process.  

• Coordinate Due Diligence processes for new and existing partners, ensuring timely and efficient completion.  

• Monitor implementation of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and follow up to ensure timely closure of non-compliances.  

• Ensure smooth coordination with external consultants recruited to conduct the Due Diligence, the partners and BCI teams involved in the process. 

• Support the preparation and coordination of Due Diligence reviews and committee processes.  

• Ensure that Due Diligence records are accurately maintained and up-to-date in the internal ERP system, to facilitate easy access and review. 

Experience

the following essential skills, knowledge, and experience:

Education & Experience: 

• At least a bachelor's degree in business/public administration, law, finance, accounting or a relevant subject. 

• At least 5 years of professional experience in partnership management, Due Diligence, audit activities, risk assessment, sustainable compliance, or related fields. 

Skills & Competencies: 

• Partnership Management: Builds and maintains effective relationships with partners, driving performance, accountability, and long-term collaboration. 

• Data-Driven Partnership Management: Uses programme and partner data to monitor performance, inform decision-making, and improve implementation outcomes.. 

• Due Diligence & Compliance: Applies structured approaches to assess partner risk, ensure compliance, and support timely resolution of non-compliances. 

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Identifies gaps, analyses root causes, and implements practical solutions to enhance partner and programme performance. 

• Effective Communication: Tailors messages to engage, inform, and influence varied audiences. 

• Change Agility: Responds proactively to shifting needs and organisational change. 

• Collaborative Working: Partners across functions and geographies to deliver results. 

• Inclusive Leadership: Cultivates an environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and respected. 

Language Requirement:

• Proficient English (written and verbal): BCI’s language of operation is English 

• Proficient in Uzbek/Russian 

What we offer

- Competitive salary

- Hybrid working – four days in the office and one day working from home.

- Continuous learning and development

- A generous annual leave package, including paid holiday, public holidays, additional paid days off during the festive season, study and exam days, and extra discretionary leave for life events such as family weddings or moving home

- Enhanced parental benefits

- The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in the Uzbekistan, Tashkent office.  The position may require limited travel.

Apply now

Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 18.06.2026 via the application link. 

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton Initiative. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.

Better Cotton Initiative does not use artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human-led assessment experience.

Our hiring process

Initial Screening:

Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected.

Interviews:

If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton Initiative may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position.

Assessment and Testing: 

Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes.

Reference Checks: 

Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton Initiative to provide insights into their performance and capabilities.

Offer stage:

After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover.

About Better Cotton Initiative

Better Cotton Initiative is a global not-for-profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.

About our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:  

• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) 
• As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) 
• Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) 
• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) 
• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)  

Being you @ Better Cotton Initiative

Better Cotton Initiative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.