Farmerline Recruitment for Partnership Development Senior Associate

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Farmerline Recruitment for Partnership Development Senior Associate.

Farmerline is a Non-governmental organization aimed at transforming smallholder farmers into successful entrepreneurs by increasing their access to information, inputs, and resources to increase productivity.

Job Description

Company: Farmerline
Location: Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
State: Kumasi
Job type: Full-Time

Role

Design and scale up short pilots that demonstrate Farmerline’s value proposition
Ensures a seamless transition of customer responsibility to the designated customer success team following a successful implementation
Work with the partner success or project management team to ensure all deadlines, proposals and reports are submitted on time
Turn exciting prospects into successful partnerships that create lasting profit for farmers everywhere.
Identify opportunities for team process improvement, coordinating with team members to creatively solve problems and implement solutions
Provide excellent customer service by responding quickly to the needs or challenges of existing and potential clients and partners
Cultivate and deepen client relationships and partnerships that add value

Qualifications:

At least 3 years experience in fundraising and development or communications with a track record of successfully securing partnerships larger than $50,000.
Minimum of 5 years of working experience in total
Fluency in English required. Professional proficiency in French is an asset.
Effective verbal and written communicator
A successful track record of collaborating across cultures and continents
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and a willingness to learn additional software such as Hubspot, Pipedrive, and others as needed
An ability to lead and innovate in challenging and changing environments and to problem solve accordingly
Superb attention to detail and demonstrable skill for system and process management
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across departments
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred:

3-5 years working in partnership or business development teams for a social enterprise
Master’s degree in global food, agriculture, international development and related fields.
Familiarity with Pipedrive or similar partnership development software
Understanding of and experience working in Africa and connecting with partners globally
Familiarity with working in a fast-growing for-profit social enterprise
Experience with proposal writing and management

Benefits and Compensation: