Partnerships & Projects Coordinator

About the role

Pezesha is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Partnerships & Projects Coordinator to support B2B partnerships, business development, partner relationship management and strategic growth projects. The role helps commercial teams with lead generation, project coordination, partner onboarding and company events, and suits someone with strong organisational and communication skills in a fast-paced startup.

Key responsibilities

• Support commercial teams in lead generation, acquisition and onboarding of new B2B partners, and coordinate timely follow-ups
• Help manage the B2B sales process, including partner discovery calls, product demos and onboarding
• Support product awareness across B2B business lines through LinkedIn content and targeted outreach
• Maintain and update competitive analysis reports aligned with business objectives and market trends
• Support the CEO and commercial team with discovery calls, follow-ups and coordination of strategic events
• Track and optimise the sales funnel with the commercial team
• Help plan and coordinate strategic events, immersions, Financial Literacy initiatives and CSR partnerships
• Support quarterly and annual impact reports and the monthly partner newsletter
• Provide project coordination for strategic initiatives and rollout plans, with detailed documentation and folder management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Marketing Operations or a related field
• 3+ years' experience in B2B business development, partnerships support or project coordination
• Experience in fintech or East African banking is an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-growing startup

Required skills

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Critical thinking and ability to prioritise across multiple tasks

To apply, send a single PDF with a brief bullet-pointed cover letter and CV, using "Ref: 2026 - Partnerships & Projects Coordinator" as the subject line.