Business Development & Partnerships Executive at Fanisi HR Solutions

Our client, Africa E-Mobility Alliance, an organisation operating in the Sustainability and Clean Mobility industry, is seeking to hire a Business Development & Partnerships Executive to support the Managing Director and executive team in driving organisational efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and business development.

The role combines executive support, external relationship management, and foundational technical knowledge of the e-mobility sector. The successful candidate will support the MD in strategic engagements, represent executive leadership in initial stakeholder discussions, and cultivate relationships with prospective partners, donors, and other key stakeholders.

The position focuses on executive coordination, relationship building, and growth opportunities, rather than extensive research or project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Coordination

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Managing Director and executive team, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and tracking of priorities.
• Accompany the MD to strategic meetings, stakeholder briefings, and industry events.
• Prepare meeting briefs, background notes, presentations, and other materials to support executive engagements.
• Track meeting outcomes, coordinate follow-up actions, and ensure timely completion of agreed deliverables.
• Draft, review, and manage executive correspondence, institutional presentations, and pitch materials.
• Facilitate effective communication between executive management, operational teams, and external partners.

Business Development & Partnerships

• Support the MD and executive team in identifying and pursuing business development and partnership opportunities.
• Represent executive management in selected stakeholder meetings, industry forums, and initial outreach engagements.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective commercial partners, policy stakeholders, donors, and other relevant organisations.
• Support initial partner outreach, pipeline management, grant tracking, and proposal preparation.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of contacts, stakeholders, and strategic partners across target markets.
• Monitor engagement progress and ensure timely follow-up with prospective partners and stakeholders.

E-Mobility Technical Alignment

• Apply a sound understanding of e-mobility and clean transportation, including EV charging, fleet electrification, public transport decarbonisation, and blended finance models.
• Communicate relevant technical and sector developments clearly to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Prepare concise briefing notes that translate technical information into practical insights for meetings and business development discussions.
• Conduct light market scanning and intelligence gathering to support stakeholder engagement and strategic positioning.
• Keep abreast of relevant developments in the African e-mobility and transport decarbonisation landscape.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, E-Mobility, Energy, Business Administration, International Development, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in executive support, business development, partnerships, or account management.
• Experience within the clean energy, e-mobility, infrastructure, or a related sector is highly desirable.
• Strong foundational understanding of the African e-mobility and transport decarbonisation landscape.
• Experience supporting senior executives and engaging with external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal communication and professional writing skills.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Confidence in representing executive leadership in stakeholder engagements.