Business Development & Partnerships Manager
Partnerships, Full-time, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Bring banks, insurers, input companies and buyers to Mela.
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Mela Africa builds the trusted data and intelligence layer for Africa's farmers. We help banks, insurers, input companies, buyers and development programmes see and serve farmers, so more farmers get loans, insurance and fair markets. We work from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
About the role
You'll grow Mela's partnerships with the institutions that serve farmers. Every partner you bring on means more farmers get seen and served.
What you’ll do
Find, pitch and close new partners.
Understand each partner's needs and goals.
Work with the product team to deliver for partners.
Represent Mela in meetings, events and proposals.
Track your pipeline and report on progress.
What you’ll bring
Experience in business development, sales or partnerships.
A network in banking, insurance, agribusiness or development in East Africa.
Strong presenting, writing and negotiation skills.
Fluent English and Kiswahili.
Nice to have
Experience selling data, fintech or technology services.
Experience working with donors or development programmes.
How to apply
Email [email protected] with your CV and a few lines on why you want to join Mela. Include something you’ve built or achieved if you can.
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