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Strategic Partnerships Officer


Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 3-5years
Posted: 27 August 2026 (27 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1. JOB TITLE: Strategic Partnerships Officer
2. DEPARTMENT: Business Development

About the Organization
Our client is a leading financial services organization committed to delivering secure reliable and customer-focused financial solutions. The organization values operational excellence regulatory compliance and exceptional customer service while fostering a high-performance workplace.

4. REPORTING
RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Head of Corporate Business
REPORTS INDIRECTLY TO: Chief Executive Officer
DIRECT REPORTS: None

5. JOB PURPOSE
To support the development onboarding and management of strategic partners by driving lead engagement coordinating deal execution maintaining accurate partner records and ensuring smooth internal and external communication throughout the partnership lifecycle.

6. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Lead Generation & Partner Engagement (Weighting: 25%)
Identify and engage new partnership opportunities and leads.
Conduct introductory calls and presentations with prospective partners.
Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing partners.
Schedule and manage partner meetings and follow-ups.

6.2 Deal Structuring & Contract Management (Weighting: 20%)
Support commercial structuring and preparation of partnership proposals.
Prepare and share proposals with prospective partners.
Manage NDA processes including follow-ups and closure.
Ensure timely contract negotiation and execution.

6.3 Onboarding Coordination & Partner Activation Support (Weighting: 20%)
Coordinate with internal teams to facilitate partner onboarding.
Support onboarding documentation and requirements completion.
Track onboarding progress and ensure smooth transition to go-live.

6.4 Pipeline Management Tracking & Reporting (weighting:20%)

Responsibilities:
Maintain and update partner trackers Google Sheets and records.
Track deal progress from lead stage to activation.
Maintain accurate records of all partner interactions and communications.
Provide weekly and monthly updates on pipeline status and performance.

6.5 Partner Relationship Management & Support (Weightings:15%)
Maintain ongoing relationships with existing partners.
Monitor partner performance and engagement levels.
Respond to partner queries and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Ensure consistent communication and partner satisfaction.

Additional Responsibilities
Support Business Development initiatives and campaigns.
Collaborate with internal teams (Operations Compliance Finance) as required.

7 REPORTS
7.1 Weekly
Partner pipeline status
Lead engagement and follow-up report

7.2 Monthly
Deal conversion and onboarding status
Partner engagement and performance report

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Relationships
All staff

External Relationships
Prospective and existing partners

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Control
Pipeline growth and deal conversion

Indirect Influence
Revenue generation and partner retention

Requirements
8 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE

Qualifications and Education
Bachelors degree in Business Finance Marketing or related field

Experience Knowledge and Skills
Minimum 3 years experience in partnerships business development or client management
Experience in fintech remittance or financial services environment preferred
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Ability to manage multiple partners and tasks simultaneously
Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Proficiency in Excel Google Sheets and CRM tools



Required Education:

Experience Knowledge and Skills Minimum 3 years experience in partnerships business development or client management Experience in fintech remittance or financial services environment preferred Strong communication and relationship management skills Ability to manage multiple partners and tasks simultaneously Strong organizational and follow-up skills Proficiency in Excel Google Sheets and CRM tools