Partnership & Growth Manager

Roles and Responsibilities:   

• Develop the platform marketing plan  
• Lead the development of a brand for the platform  
• Design and coordinate marketing initiatives that drive user growth  
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local and international providers with the objective of growing the platform user base and courses offering 
• Contribute to finding and validating a sustainable business model for the platform 
• Identify and source new partnership opportunities  
• Collaborate with management and team members to align internal goals with new and existing partner relationships 
• Initiate joint business plans to maintain long term growth by understanding business objectives, KPIs and challenges 
• Develop effective relationships with local and collegiate communication and marketing service providers  
• Promote on-going activities and ensure the platform is viewed as reputable, professional and delivering high-quality services to the community 
• Manage campaigns and marketing strategies from start to finish, with deep knowledge of latest digital marketing trends and clients’ needs 
• Monitor and communicate insights, statistics, and engagement indicators over the website and social media pages to document, analyze, and improve our reach and visibility 
• Collaborate effectively with all departments at the organization to showcase impact and progress on projects 
• Constantly working on new channels, creatives, and other ideas for experimentation, optimization, and acquisition growth  
• Oversee the platform content development and its fit to the target segment 

Qualifications: 

• BA/BS in Marketing, Communication, Advertising or similar relevant filed  
• 6 - 8 years of experience working in Partnership and Growth, Business Development and/or Marketing role 
• Experience in Tech startups is a plus 
• Experience and strategically growing and marketing projects’ activities partnerships  
• Experience in building trusted relationships with stakeholders by developing a strong understanding of the client business and driving deep, data-driven insights. 
• Deep knowledge of the digital advertising platforms and ecosystem 
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Google Analytics, Photoshop, Mailchimp, Hootsuite (or other Social Media Management Systems) 
• Proficiency in MS Office 

Skills: 

• Flexible and able to multitask in an ambiguous and fast-moving environment 
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving and results-driven mindset  
• Execution-oriented mindset - with humility, drive, and scrappiness to get it done 
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strategic thinker with a networking aptitude 
• Ability to work on tight deadlines 
• A well-rounded portfolio of client work, demonstrating a strong understanding of client growth objectives 
• Familiarity with job training methods and techniques; and roles in youth employment in the digital sector are a plus  
• Fluent in English and Arabic, French is a plus 

Duration: 

The duration of this contract is approximately 11 months and remuneration will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the Terms of Reference. Based on program needs, budget availability and consultant performance, the contract may be extended. 

The consultant will report to the BDD Academy Executive Director.  

Company Profile

Forward Mena is a non for profit organization aiming to develop the skillset of people from all backgrounds to fulfill the digital jobs of today and tomorrow. It has partnered with the World Bank Group to design and implement the Skilling Up Mashreq (SUM) initiative across Lebanon. It supports the new generation of educational programs in testing and developing their curriculum, sourcing participants and scaling. The BDD Academy is an incubator of educational programs at the intersection of design, technology and leadership targeting Kids, University Students and Continuous Learners