SayPro Uploads Structural Changes and Documents to SCOR-1 Update Portal

From: SayPro Strategic Planning Office
Under: SayPro Operations Royalty
Reference: SayPro Monthly – April SCOR-1 Update | Communicate Strategic Realignments

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As part of the April SCOR-1 Monthly Review Cycle, the SayPro Strategic Planning Office, under the oversight of SayPro Operations Royalty, has officially uploaded the revised structure and related documentation for the Strategic Partnerships Office to the SayPro SCOR-1 Update Portal.

This initiative forms part of SayPro’s continuous improvement and institutional realignment strategy, aimed at enhancing cross-sector collaboration, partnership management, and strategic outreach across the organisation.

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1. Purpose of the Structural Update

The restructuring of the Strategic Partnerships Office is designed to:

• Strengthen SayPro’s engagement with government, private sector, and civil society partners
• Establish clearer functional units within the Partnerships Office to improve workflow
• Align partnership activities with the broader goals set out in SayPro’s Annual Performance Plan (APP)
• Increase SayPro’s capacity to secure funding, technical support, and strategic collaborations

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2. Structural Changes Implemented

The revised structure includes the creation and formalisation of the following units within the Strategic Partnerships Office:

a. Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach Unit

• Manages external relationship building and high-level engagement coordination
• Oversees event-based engagement strategies and bilateral stakeholder dialogues

b. Partnership Development & Donor Relations Unit

• Responsible for proposal development, funding negotiations, and donor reporting
• Coordinates resource mobilisation strategies aligned with programmatic priorities

c. Intergovernmental and Multilateral Affairs Unit

• Liaises with public sector institutions and international development agencies
• Ensures policy alignment and representation in multilateral forums

Each unit is led by a Unit Coordinator, with all reporting to the newly appointed Head of Strategic Partnerships.

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3. Documents Uploaded to the SCOR-1 Update Portal

The following documents have been uploaded to ensure visibility and reference by all stakeholders:

• Updated Organogram of the Strategic Partnerships Office
• Revised Job Descriptions and Reporting Lines
• Transition Plan for Implementation (April–June 2025)
• Partnership Engagement Framework (2025–2026)
• Internal Memo to All Departments on Structural Changes
• Stakeholder Notification Letter for External Partners

These documents are available under the “Structural Updates – April SCOR-1” section of the SCOR-1 Update Portal.

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4. Stakeholder Communication and Awareness

To ensure clarity and engagement, the following steps have been taken:

• An official notification was sent to all staff via the SayPro News Portal
• A special announcement email was issued to key external stakeholders and strategic partners
• Departmental heads were briefed during the April Coordination Meeting
• FAQ support materials were published to assist with transition questions

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5. Next Steps

• Orientation workshops for internal staff assigned under the new structure
• Updates to the SayPro Contact Directory and CRM systems
• Realignment of existing MoUs and partnership frameworks with the revised structure
• Integration of the new structure into performance dashboards for Q2 tracking

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Conclusion

The successful upload and communication of the revised Strategic Partnerships Office structure mark a vital step in SayPro’s operational maturity and strategic growth. Through the SCOR-1 Update Portal, SayPro ensures that changes are implemented transparently, efficiently, and with full stakeholder awareness.

All departments and partners are encouraged to review the uploaded materials and align their engagement accordingly.