Development Finance and Resource Mobilization Ambassador

Summary

Join Seedstars as a Partnerships and Sales Ambassador to support our mission of impacting lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. You will be responsible for building and maintaining partnerships to fund program initiatives, facilitating connections with key players in the international development sector. This role requires demonstrated experience in mobilizing funds in the development sector, a strong network with target client groups, and tech-savviness. The position offers a part-time, flexible schedule, lucrative sales commission, and the opportunity to work remotely. Seedstars values diversity and encourages applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in mobilizing funds in the development sector, specifically working with official development assistance (ODA)
• Strong network with target client groups and donors (bilateral & multilateral organizations, NGOs, private sector foundations, etc.)
• Tech-savvy with knowledge of the entrepreneurship and innovation space
• Experience or a strong desire to operate in a remote work environment
• Good understanding of Seedstars' business model and the markets and players we connect with

Responsibilities

• Position Seedstars at online and in-person conferences, forums, events, workshops, and meetings with partner organizations, experts, and advisors
• Support the team from uncovering new prospects to closing contracts, building a strong pipeline of impact-driven partnerships
• Evaluate areas of opportunity for revenue growth and turn them into an actionable sales plan/sales playbook
• Mobilize more ODA funds into capacity-building programs for entrepreneurs in emerging markets
• Help scale on-the-ground, grassroots efforts and community growth
• Support moderating and engaging Seedstars online and offline communities
• Assist in planning and coordinating events for programs
• Support in startup sourcing for programs

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in blended finance instruments and technical assistance/program management

Benefits

• Part-time position, with a flexible schedule
• Autonomy and a flat hierarchy
• Lucrative sales commission model
• Can be included in RFPs for additional compensation as well as for advisory services for won programs
• Excellent professional network growth opportunities and exposure
• Fully remote, ability to work from anywhere