(Senior) Corporate Partnerships Manager (all genders)
Kiron Open Higher Education
About the Role
As a (Senior) Corporate Partnership Manager, you’ll be part of Kiron’s Network Engagement team, which includes Communications, Corporate Partnerships, and Fundraising. This position will play a key role in fostering relationships with corporate partners to create meaningful employment opportunities for refugees and displaced individuals through Kiron’s educational programs. The role will focus on developing corporate partnerships, with a particular emphasis at the beginning on the THRIVE program, which supports women with a forced displacement background. The ideal candidate will bring experience in corporate partnership development, strong communication skills, and a passion for social impact.
Your Tasks
Corporate Partnerships Development (70%): Establish and maintain corporate relationships to increase employment opportunities for THRIVE program participants, targeting DACH-based companies.
Engagement Management: Manage corporate partnerships, working to align them with Kiron’s overall strategy and long-term objectives.
Partnership Impact Evaluation: Track and report the impact of corporate partnerships on participants' employment outcomes.
Networking and Community Engagement: Actively engage with local business communities and industry associations to promote the THRIVE program.
Resource Development: Create materials such as success stories and case studies to increase the visibility and impact of Kiron’s work.
Your Profile
Corporate Partnership Development: Proven experience in developing and managing partnerships with corporate entities, preferably in the nonprofit or educational sectors.
Networking: Established network of contacts within corporate sectors in Germany, with a track record of leveraging relationships for partnership opportunities.
Negotiation Skills: Demonstrated success in negotiating funding agreements, contracts, and partnership terms with corporate stakeholders.
Fundraising Experience: Experience in securing funding from corporate partners, including sponsorships, grants, and donations.
Project Management: Background in managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring delivery of objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English and German (C2 level required).
What make you stand out:
Knowledge of Refugee Integration: Understanding of the education and refugee integration sectors, particularly labor market integration.
Background in NGO Communication or Digital Education Programs.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Understanding of CSR initiatives and how they align with organizational goals and values.
Familiarity with the professional development and employment sectors, ideally in the DACH region.
This profile draws on our experience of people who have been successful in this role in the past. We warmly encourage you to apply if you feel your experience and skills equip you for this job but are not listed here.
Our Offer
Our Perks-More than just a job
IMPACT: Seize the chance to make a meaningful difference by applying your expertise to secure vital funding that supports educational and refugee integration initiatives. Your contributions will directly help Kiron expand its reach and impact.
FLEXIBILITY: Work remotely or from our office at the Impact Hub Neukölln—create your ideal workday in coordination with your team and organizational needs.
GROWTH & 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.
BENEFITS: Enjoy 30 days of vacation, a competitive salary that values your talents, and a modern laptop to support your work efficiently.
The salary range foreseen for this role is 3750-4200 Euros / monthly for a full-time position, depending on previous experience.
Are you ready to Join our mission?
Then please submit your application via this link.
You can expect at least two rounds of interviews and in some cases the completion of a task. We will inform you about the process in our first conversation. We will inform all applicants of the outcome of their application. If you have any questions about the position, please contact careers@kiron.ngo.
Kiron is committed to empowerment and inclusion and continuously works to create a diverse, safe and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all people - regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion, worldview or sexual orientation.