Partnership Non-Profit Manager (FinTech / Cryptocurrency) at Black Pen Recruitment

Responsibilities

• Build and execute non-profit partnerships for the MARA Foundation.
• Execute business development and research programs by devising collection methods and then collect targeted data to identify and evaluate potential philanthropic partners for the company.
• Drive innovation activities of corporations and convince new partners to join the platform to support innovation within our programs and innovation strategies
• Work in conjunction with the Developer Relations team to matchmake social impact projects from the non-profit with blockchain technology solutions.

Requirements

• Master's Degree, or targeted Education, within Environmental Sciences or sustainability-related disciplines.
• 2+ years of work experience in creating partnerships within the sustainability sector (must-have).
• You are a seasoned sustainability professional who has mastered the art and science of sparking collaborations across organisations spanning a diverse range of sustainability domains (climate, carbon, plastic, water, financial literacy, education, etc.), as well as functions (technical research, standards setting, advocacy & lobbying, financing, awareness-raising).
• You are a great storyteller, have strong interpersonal skills, and exhibit a high degree of resourcefulness.
• You are passionate about building scalable sustainability solutions, that can make sustainability truly accessible.
• You are equally capable of, and energised by connecting with people, conducting complex technical research, and making constant optimizations associated with project management.
• Profound understanding of social impact in an African context with deep skill sets in sustainability research and analysis.
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to form and nurture key relationships with local prominent leaders, IGOs, UN offices, foundations and philanthropies .