Partnerships & Ecosystem Manager

Company DescriptionEnerDeFi is revolutionizing energy finance in Africa by creating a secure, transparent, and efficient ecosystem for energy projects. The platform fosters trust and credibility between developers, investors, service providers, and regulators through innovative tools such as milestone-based funding, a smart escrow system, and independent value assurance. With solutions that ensure transparency and sustainability, EnerDeFi supports projects across oil, gas, and renewable energy value chains. At the forefront of energy finance, the company is on a mission to enable decentralized, scalable, and renewable energy solutions, making energy both accessible and investor-ready.About EnerDeFiEnerDeFi is an emerging African energy-finance enterprise developing innovative business solutions that connect credible developers, investors, regulators, independent offtakers, and service providers within a trusted ecosystem.Our purpose is to strengthen project bankability, transparency, and compliance across the energy value chain through structured collaboration, technology-enabled governance, and sustainable value creation.If you thrive at the intersection of energy, finance, and partnerships, and are inspired to help build the foundations of a new, transparent energy future, this role is for you.Role OverviewThe Manager, Partnerships will play a central role in identifying, managing, and growing strategic relationships that advance EnerDeFi’s objectives.You will support the Head of Partnerships in structuring collaborations with developers, financiers, regulators, offtakers, and service providers, ensuring alignment, credibility, and measurable outcomes.The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and relationship discipline, capable of translating conversations into long-term institutional trust.Key Responsibilities1. Partnership DevelopmentIdentify and engage prospective partners across energy, finance, regulatory, and infrastructure ecosystems.Support execution of partnership frameworks, MoUs, and collaboration agreements.Maintain a structured partnership pipeline and reporting dashboard.2. Stakeholder CoordinationServe as liaison between EnerDeFi and its partners, ensuring clear communication and follow-through.Coordinate internal teams to support partner initiatives and deliverables.Facilitate working sessions, review meetings, and knowledge-sharing activities.3. Market & Strategic IntelligenceMonitor developments in energy transition, project finance, ESG, and policy reforms.Prepare briefing notes, partner profiles, and competitive insights.Contribute to business cases and partnership concept notes.4. Performance ManagementTrack and evaluate partnership KPIs and impact metrics.Support regular reviews, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field.8+ years’ experience in partnerships, stakeholder relations, or business development, ideally within the energy, finance, or infrastructure sectors.Proven ability to manage cross-sector relationships and deliver measurable outcomes.Strong understanding of commercial models, regulatory environments, and project structures in the African energy space.Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.Core CompetenciesRelationship & Stakeholder ManagementStrategic and Commercial AwarenessAnalytical & Reporting SkillsCollaboration and Cross-Functional CoordinationEmotional Intelligence and Professional IntegrityReporting LineReports to: Head, PartnershipsWorks closely with: Strategy, Capital, ESG, and Product Teams.Why Join EnerDeFi?Help shape Africa’s decentralized energy-finance future.Collaborate with visionary professionals and institutional partners.Hybrid, purpose-driven culture that values initiative, learning, and integrity.How to ApplySend your CV and a one-page statement titled “Why Partnerships Matter to Me” to:📩 careers@enerdefi.comSubject line: Partnerships & Ecosystem Manager – [Your Name]Confidentiality Note: All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.