Partnership Officer

🔹 Mission Context

The Partnership Officer will be responsible for building and managing strategic partnerships for WDC and the Michael App. This is a founding-level, entrepreneurial role that directly drives growth, impact, and credibility.

This person is expected to train partners, negotiate agreements, gather feedback, and expand the partnership network, while benefiting from a percentage of revenue/value they bring in.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate, and secure partnerships with NGOs, institutions, governments, and other stakeholders
• Collect feedback from partners to refine offerings and improve engagement
• Train and onboard partners to use the Michael App effectively
• Build strong relationships and ensure WDC’s credibility and reputation
• Track partnership performance, revenue impact, and growth metrics
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and leadership to align partnership strategy with overall goals

🔹 Required Profile

• 3–7+ years in business development, partnerships, or sales
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to train and manage partner relationships
• Comfortable working in a mission-driven, early-stage environment
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset

Preferred:

• Experience in humanitarian work, international development, or tech platforms
• Ability to speak multiple languages for international partnerships

🔹 Compensation – Performance-Based

• Percentage of revenue/value generated from partnerships: 5% – 10% (negotiable based on profile and deal size)
• Clear tracking system for revenue attribution
• Paid monthly or quarterly
• Optional small stipend to cover basic costs (depending on candidate)