ArifPay is looking for qualified applicants for the following open positions.

Job Title:

Partnership Lead

Job Overview:

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: Company’s Scale.

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Job Position:

Partnership Lead

Responsibilities:

Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders at a senior level in a wide range of organizations to promote innovative partnership opportunities
Identify and develop suitable partnerships that deliver outcomes for all stakeholders and impact for the program
Ensure and balance the delivery of partnerships that respond to partner organizations’ requirements
Work in partnership to develop innovative, multi-stakeholder projects that support program goals and deliver benefit to all stakeholders
Responsible for end-to-end management of portfolio of multisector partnership projects, from inception to delivery
Contribute to the identification and development of frameworks and tools
Work closely with Sales & Marketing team to constantly refresh the Go-to-Market strategy and sales pathway scenarios, in all verticals, for greenfield and repeat accounts
Ensure highly professional demeanor with all external stakeholders
Communicate information as appropriate with relevant team members.
Participate in team activities and meetings demonstrating respect & consideration for individual experience and expertise.
Engage in continuous learning & contribute positively to a collaborative & respectful working environment aligned with the culture &values of ArifPay
Be responsible for specific Sales & Business Development targets
Coordinate and communicate with Partners in drafting, planning & executing on collaboration strategies (mutually beneficial)
Develop and execute deals with partners
High level written communication skills including proposal development and documentation, together with well-developed administration, organizational skills & attention to detail
Broad partnership brokering experience
Proven high-level networking & representational skills including an ability to develop partnerships maintain relationships & influence key decision makers
A track record of developing & maintaining innovative strategic partnerships that delivers impact.
Exceptional strategic relationship management & program management skills, including the ability to manage inputs from multiple stakeholders to deliver high quality outcomes
Extensive end-to-end program design & management experience, including experience developing & managing to a budget
Strong experience in negotiating & networking with senior stakeholders in a wide range of organizations
A demonstrated ability to efficiently & effectively manage a large portfolio of diverse partners
Extensive network in the private sector, preferably in the Gov, Banking, FMCG, Retail, & CT sectors.