Partnership Manager

The role

The Partnership Manager will lead community work and develop new strategic initiatives for AI HOUSE. This person will form partnership strategies, attract new companies, and develop long-term relationships and funding sources.

What you will do

• Formulate and implement the partnership development strategy for AI HOUSE
• Define priority partner categories, cooperation directions, and attraction models
• Develop long-term partnership formats and partnership packages
• Prepare presentations, one-pagers, and concept notes for negotiations
• Form an annual partnership pipeline and track key metrics
• Conduct systematic search for potential partners in Ukraine and abroad
• Manage the full cycle of attraction from first contact to formalization
• Build and maintain relationships with current and new partners
• Coordinate partnership implementation with project, event, community, and communications teams
• Monitor grant programs and coordinate the preparation of applications

Required qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in partnerships, business development, fundraising, or strategic project development
• Proven experience in attracting and developing partners
• Ability to independently form partnership strategy and action plans
• Experience managing the full partnership cycle
• Ability to build relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills for presentations and proposals
• Proactive, diplomatic, and result-oriented
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Interest in AI, technology, education, and the Ukrainian innovation ecosystem
• Fluent Ukrainian
• English level B2

Nice to have

• Experience working with technology companies, funds, international organizations, or donors
• Experience attracting funding for non-profit, educational, or ecosystem projects
• Experience preparing or coordinating grant applications
• Experience with international grant programs and donor reporting
• Own network of warm contacts in the technology, investment, corporate, or donor ecosystem

Benefits

• Hybrid work format
• Integration into Ukraine's technology ecosystem
• 21 days of paid vacation
• Short-term and long-term sick leave
• Compensatory days off
• Maternity and parental leave
• Medical insurance including dentistry
• Compensation for professional courses and conferences
• Access to Roosh educational and business activities
• Financial support in various life circumstances

Before you apply

• We will review your application within five working days
• If your experience matches, we will contact you to arrange a call

About the company

toogeza is a Ukrainian recruitment company that helps technology companies worldwide find talent and build strong teams. AI HOUSE is a non-profit organization building the largest AI community in Ukraine to develop the AI industry and technological sector.