Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager (all genders)

As the Corporate Partnerships Manageryou willlead and execute Kirons corporate partnership strategy to expand employment pathways and secure financial support for refugees and individuals with a forced displacement background. With a strong focus on the DACH region and key programs such as THRIVE and Next Gen this role combines strategic partnership development fundraising and cross-functional collaboration to drive impact and ensure program sustainability through private sector engagement.

• Employer Network Expansion: Identify engage and maintain strategic relationships with corporate partners particularly in the DACH region to open employment opportunities for Kirons participants.
• Program Alignment:Design integrated partnership models that align with Kirons mission and the employment goals of our initiatives.
• Funding Model Development:Develop and implement a sustainable funding model for corporate partnerships including donation tiers co-funding mechanisms or CSR-linked contributions.
• Corporate Fundraising:Actively approach corporate partners for financial support and donations in alignment with their social impact and CSR priorities.
• Storytelling & Value Creation:Craft compelling funder-oriented narratives and partnership propositions that highlight shared value social return and success stories.
• Evaluation & Learning: Lead data collection and impact reporting to evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships in driving both employment and financial outcomes. Use insights and feedback to refine the funding and partnership strategy.

• Integrated Program Delivery:Collaborate closely with our Programs Team to ensure partnership activities contribute to project milestones and meaningful employment outcomes.
• LinkedIn Partnership Involvement:Support the implementation of our LinkedIn partnership in coordination with the project manager.
• Strategic Input:Act as an internal driver for corporate partnership strategyensuring fundraising employment and visibility goals are coordinated across teams.

• Community Engagement:Represent Kiron at business forums CSR networks and industry events to promote partnership opportunities and attract both in-kind and financial support.
• Content Development:Create high-quality partner-facing materialssuch as case studies or pitch decksthat communicate the impact of corporate involvement.
• Partner Stewardship:Manage relationships with current partners to deepen their engagement.

• Corporate Partnership Development:Demonstrated success in identifying initiating and managing strategic relationships with corporate partners ideally within nonprofit education or social impact contexts.
• Corporate Fundraising & Resource Mobilization:Experience securing financial support from corporate stakeholdersincl. negotiating sponsorships unrestricted donations co-funding models or in-kind contributions aligned with CSR or ESG goals.
• Value-Driven Negotiation:Proven ability to develop compelling value propositions and successfully negotiate mutually beneficial agreements with corporate actors.
• Cross-Sector Stakeholder Engagement:Background in navigating and aligning diverse priorities across private sector partners and internal nonprofit teams to deliver on employment and fundraising goals.
• Program-Linked Partnerships:Hands-on experience developing partnerships that directly support talent employment or learning programs (e.g. internships job placements mentoring) ideally with a focus on inclusion or migration.
• Project Management & CRM Tools:Comfortable managing complex multi-stakeholder projects using tools like Salesforce Asana or other CRM and project management systems.
• Cultural & Linguistic Fluency:Experience working in German-speaking environments.

• The ability to engage partners confidently in German and Englishboth written and spoken (C2).
• Understanding of CSR initiatives and how they align with organizational goals and values.
• Knowledge of funding mechanisms available through corporate partnerships including grants and sponsorships.
• Awareness of legal and complianceissues relevant to corporate partnerships and nonprofit funding in Germany.
• Understanding of the cultural dynamics and social issues affecting refugees and displaced individuals particularly in the German context.
• Familiarity with the professional development and employment sectors ideally in the DACH region.

• Contract:Fixed Term (1 year) with the possibility of extension.
• Impact: Seize the chance to make a meaningful difference by applying your expertise to our mission. Lets work together on collective impact!
• Flexibility:You are free to create your ideal workday in coordination with your team and organizational needs. Work remotely or from our office at the Impact Hub Berlin and arrange your working hours flexibly whether you are an early bird or a late starter.
• Development:Take advantage of our commitment to continuous learning with 5 days of educational leave annually and a personal development budget to boost your professional skills.
• Time off:Enjoy 30 days of vacation and additional days off for Christmas and New Years Eve to rest and recharge.
• Transparency:Our wage model is transparent and ensures pay equity and inclusivity.
• Family-friendly:We acknowledge the challenge of coordinating work life and private life and warmly accommodate the needs of your family relationship or kids as you work with us.