Community Manager: Addis Ababa

Professional Experience:

A minimum of 8 years experience or equivalent expertise in B2B and/or B2G partnerships management and/or business development. Additional experience in project management, events activation and coordination, and youth engagement is a plus.

Educational Background:

A minimum of bachelor’s degree in any field with an excellent academic track record.

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English and Amharic, both verbal and written. Knowledge of other local languages is a plus.

The Business Development & Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in driving our strategic engagements and expanding our market presence through effective business development and robust partnership management. This role involves identifying and nurturing significant B2B and B2G relationships, strategically expanding our influence, and directly contributing to the expansion of our learner base and the success of graduate placements, alongside driving revenue objectives.

Partnership Development and Management:

Identify and cultivate relationships with businesses, industry bodies, associations, educational institutions, and government entities that strategically align with our mission, particularly in learner recruitment and graduate job placement.

Lead negotiations, clearly articulating roles, responsibilities, and mutual benefits. Formulate partnership agreements that underpin long-term, sustainable collaboration.

Operational Excellence in Business Development & Partnerships:

Proactively Identify and secure funding opportunities that directly support and strategically expand our training programs.

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders.

By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

We achieve this by:

Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.

Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.