Community Manager: Addis Ababa

Are you an innovative and driven individual with a passion for forging impactful business relationships? Do you excel in developing strategic alliances in the B2B and B2G domains? Are you adept at nurturing partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for technology students and graduates? Do you possess a keen eye for identifying and capitalizing on market trends to enhance recruitment and job placement initiatives? Well, this just might be the role for you! ABOUT ALX AFRICA ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers. With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. We achieve this by: Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future. Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework. Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that support them at all stages of their career journey. Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution. ABOUT THE ETHIOPIA TEAM Do you enjoy creating something out of nothing? The Country Teams are startups within a larger startup. Each Country Team, in this case the ALX Ethiopia Team, is like a standalone business that is blazing a new path for ALX, but is supported by the history, reputation and global network of ALX’s wider ecosystem of companies and initiatives. In pursuit of our mission, we encourage autonomy, creativity, and experimentation. We embrace risks and failure. We seek those that have a beginners’ mindset, are lifelong learners, thrive in uncertain circumstances and uncharted territory, and have a deep passion for youth engagement. ABOUT THE ROLE The Business Development Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in driving our strategic engagements and expanding our market presence through effective business development and robust partnership management. This role involves identifying and nurturing significant B2B and B2G relationships, strategically expanding our influence, and directly contributing to the expansion of our learner base and the success of graduate placements, alongside driving revenue objectives. Partnership Development and Management: Identify and cultivate relationships with businesses, industry bodies, associations, educational institutions, and government entities that strategically align with our mission, particularly in learner recruitment and graduate job placement. Lead negotiations, clearly articulating roles, responsibilities, and mutual benefits. Formulate partnership agreements that underpin long-term, sustainable collaboration. Operational Excellence in Business Development Partnerships: Proactively Identify and secure funding opportunities that directly support and strategically expand our training programs. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with corporations, individual donors, and other relevant entities to facilitate sponsorships, joint ventures, CSR initiatives, and other collaborative projects that contribute to our sustainability and growth. Develop a ... (truncated, view full listing at source)