Partnerships Associate (Africa-Based)

Give to Africa, a United States–based nonprofit organization, is seeking a Partnerships Associate to support the growth and adoption of Yendaa, our online fintech-enabled digital fundraising platform designed to serve African NGOs, while also advancing Give to Africa’s broader partnership and program goals across the continent.

This role is ideal for a professional who is comfortable working across technology, partnerships, and public-facing engagement. The position integrates partnership development, NGO recruitment, sales execution, digital platform onboarding, training, and communications, requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the African NGO ecosystem, demonstrate the ability to meet recruitment and partnership targets, and work confidently across multiple functions, including stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and platform-driven growth.

This is a full-time, performance-driven role that plays a critical part in expanding Yendaa’s adoption while strengthening Give to Africa’s partnerships and impact across Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partnership Development & NGO Recruitment
2. Recruit, onboard, and support African NGOs on the Yendaa platform - Meet monthly and quarterly recruitment and engagement targets -
3. Conduct outreach, presentations, follow-ups, and onboarding sessions - Build and manage a pipeline of NGO partners across multiple African countries -
4. Clearly communicate the value of Yendaa to NGOs, partners, and stakeholders

Sales & Growth Execution-

1. Apply sales and business development skills to convert prospects into active platform users - Track outreach, conversions, and performance metrics -
2. Maintain strong relationships with onboarded NGOs to ensure active platform use

Platform Training & Capacity Building -

1. Coordinate and deliver training sessions (virtual and live) for NGOs using Yendaa - Support NGOs with profile setup, campaign creation, and fundraising tools - Troubleshoot basic platform and user issues and escalate as needed

Digital Communications & Social Media

1. - Manage social media accounts for Give to Africa and Yendaa - Design digital content using Canva and Adobe Photoshop (required) -
2. Host and participate in live sessions (LinkedIn Live, Instagram Live, Youtube live, webinars) - Support digital campaigns that drive NGO recruitment and engagement

Website & IT Support -

1. Update and manage organizational websites using WordPress (required) -
2. Upload content, manage pages and forms, and handle basic technical troubleshooting - Coordinate with developers or designers for advanced technical needs *

Meetings, Coordination & Language Support -

1. Coordinate and facilitate meetings with NGOs, partners, and stakeholders - Support bilingual engagement (English and French required) *
2. *Fiscal Sponsorship Program Support - Support onboarding and coordination of NGOs within the Fiscal Sponsorship Program - Assist with communications, documentation tracking, and partner coordination

Required Qualifications -

Based in Africa

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field (business, communications, development, technology, or related discipline)
2. 3–5 years of proven experience in partnerships, sales, business development, or NGO program growth
3. Demonstrated ability to meet recruitment, partnership, or performance targets
4. Strong understanding of the African NGO and civil society ecosystem
5. Technical proficiency with WordPress (required)
6. Design skills using Canva and Adobe Photoshop (required)
7. Fluent in English and French (spoken and written)
8. Comfortable with public speaking, hosting live online sessions, and facilitating virtual trainings
9. Experience managing social media platforms for outreach, engagement, or growth
10. Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Experience -

1. Experience with fundraising platforms, SaaS tools, or digital products - Background in nonprofit management, partnerships, or development -
2. Familiarity with CRM tools, email marketing, and basic analytics *

What We Offer -

1. Opportunity to work at the intersection of philanthropy, technology, and innovation -
2. Meaningful work supporting African-led organizations
3. - Exposure to continental and global partnerships -
4. Competitive salary

Please submit your resume and the link below, resume submited on LinkedIn will not be considered

https://wkf.ms/4t4BCiy