Partnerships Associate
NALA, Kenya

Partnerships Associate

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Key Information

Role Title: Partnerships Associate

Manager Role: COO

Location: Nairobi

Flexibility: Office based

Accessibility: We want every interview to be as comfortable so you can focus on showing us as much of you as possible. Our interviews are typically conducted via Zoom. If there are adjustments we can make to assist you in the hiring process, please do let us know in the application.

Your responsibilities in this role

• Manage inbound requests for partnership activities and support Partnership Leads from initial sourcing to diligence to technical integration
• Build and own effective processes to streamline the contract management process, including review, renewal and organisation, across multiple geographies
• Work closely with Legal amp; Compliance to amend policies, due diligence forms and contracts
• Identify and mitigate project risks and blockers; escalate and resolve issues impacting project success and company-wide level goals
• Conduct market research work for Expansion activities in new geographies and new services; develop cases and proposals to pitch for internal approval
• Support in organising Events in Nairobi Headquarter

Must have job requirements

• Extremely organised, detail-oriented and hungry to learn
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to manage and deliver on multiple competing priorities
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, presentation skills and ability to articulate complex concepts to senior management amp; cross-functional teams
• Quick learner and the ability to think outside of the box
• A Bachelors degree
• At least 1 year of experience in a professional setting, ideally in a Business Development or administrative role
• You’re a people person, who enjoys networking and are able to form strong relationships from the outset

Nice to have job requirements

• Knowledge of the Fintech industry
• Experience working in Legal amp; Compliance
• Prior experience working with Telcos, PSPs and Banks

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