Business Development Associate – Employers

Forest Carbon; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 3.000 - 5.000; Full time

Job summary

A notable organization is seeking a Business Development Associate to forge partnerships with employers hiring program graduates. The successful candidate will engage with various organizations, managing partnerships and ensuring job placement success. This role demands analytical expertise, problem-solving skills, and fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, suitable for a fresh graduate eager to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with strong internship background.
• Comfortable using technology and productivity tools.
• Organized and representable.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with potential employers.
• Manage the entire partnership process.
• Track progress and improve partnership development.

Skills

Analytical

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Project management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia

Education

Fresh graduate or early-career professional

Tools

CRM tools

Project management apps

Job description

About Us:

At Wadhwani Foundation, we’re on a mission to create meaningful impact by empowering millions of Indonesians with the skills they need to thrive in the workforce. Through our Wadhwani Skilling Network, we provide free, AI-powered upskilling programs in soft skills, combined with offline initiatives, to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers. We work closely with academia, vocational institutes, government bodies, and industry partners to ensure our graduates are job-ready and employers find the talent they need.

We’re a well-funded, philanthropic organization with a bold goal: to place 3 million Indonesians in jobs by 2030. Join us if you’re passionate about creating real change and enjoy the fast-paced, accountable, and collaborative culture of a startup.

Role Overview:

As a Business Development Associate – Employers, you’ll play a key role in building partnerships with companies and organizations that hire our program graduates. Your work will directly contribute to creating a strong ecosystem where job seekers and employers thrive.

• Build Employer Partnerships:

• Identify, research, and approach potential employer partners who align with our mission.
• Present our program, influence decision-makers, and onboard them into the Wadhwani Skilling Network.
• Ensure employers see the value of hiring our graduates and actively participate in the ecosystem.

• Own the Partnership Funnel:

• Manage the entire partnership process, from initial outreach to signing agreements.
• Qualify potential partners to ensure they’re the right fit for our mission and goals.

• Drive Impact:

• Work towards KPIs that measure the success of partnerships and the placement of graduates.
• Collaborate with the Learner Success Team to ensure smooth handover post-agreement.

• Leverage Data and Tools:

• Use CRM tools, project management apps, and data dashboards to track progress and create insightful reports.
• Continuously improve processes to make partnership development more efficient and effective.

Education and Qualifications:

• A fresh graduate or early-career professional (up to 2 years of experience) with a strong internship background from respectable universities in Indonesia or abroad.
• Analytical, self-motivated, and driven to meet targets.
• A natural problem-solver who enjoys offering solutions and building relationships.
• Representable, organized, and skilled in project management.
• Comfortable using technology and productivity tools (CRM, project management apps, etc.).
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, accountable, and mission-driven environment.

About Wadhwani Foundation:

Wadhwani Foundation is a high growth, not-for-profit tech organization dedicated to social good. Over two decades since its inception in 2001, the foundation with worldwide presence has focused on a simple, powerful mission: accelerating job growth and enabling millions to earn a family-sustaining wage and lead a dignified life. The foundation is positively impacting the lives of millions of individuals across multiple countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America through its four core initiatives:

The Wadhwani Foundation works in partnership with governments, foundations, corporations, and educational institutes through the below Initiatives:

• Wadhwani Skills Network: Enables jobseekers with new-age employability skills to acquire family-wage jobs
• Wadhwani Entrepreneur Network: Enables aspiring and practicing entrepreneurs to start, survive and thrive through customized interventions.
• Wadhwani Global Digital Transformation: Upskills governments with emerging technologies to accelerate population-scale projects and define new-age policies
• Innovation & Research: Accelerate academic innovation in ground-breaking tech domains of AI, biotech, and advanced computing, pushing the envelope from pioneering research to commercialization.