Job Description

The Senior Strategy & Partnerships Associate will serve as the Strategy & Partnerships Manager's operational 2IC, with a strong emphasis on delivery, execution, follow through, and cross-functional coordination. The role supports high-value partnerships, communications workstreams, strategic campaigns, major events and organisational projects across the Pele Energy ecosystem.


The ideal candidate is a doer -- someone who can take instruction, break it into actionable steps, move work forward across multiple teams, ensure deadlines are met, and maintain a high standard of quality and professionalism in all outputs.


The Strategy & Partnerships function is central to Pele's visibility, partnerships, reputation, and strategic execution. This role ensures that high-level ambitions translate into organised, timely, high-quality delivery.


The Senior Associate becomes the engine room behind the S&P Manager -- ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks, everything moves forward, and the business experiences steady, reliable execution across its most strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Project Delivery & Execution

Translate high-level direction from the Strategy & Partnerships Manager into clear workplans, tasks and timelines. Project manage strategic initiatives end-to-end, ensuring delivery on time and to specification. Coordinate with multiple internal teams and external suppliers simultaneously. Track deliverables, follow up with stakeholders, resolve bottlenecks, and escalate issues where needed. Maintain structure, order, and momentum across complex workstreams.

Partnerships Support & Delivery

Support the execution of partnership commitments Manage meeting prep, agendas, minutes, follow-ups and partner reporting. Ensure internal teams deliver their components of partnership work on time. Assist with drafting partnership documents: briefs, reports, presentations, and concept notes. Maintain partner relationships with prompt communication and reliable follow-through.

Communications, PR & Brand Alignment

Work closely with Marketing/PR/Design to ensure all external outputs are aligned, timely, and accurate. Manage execution of key campaigns, project launches, site visits, crisis comms workflows, and corporate messaging rollouts. Assist in preparing talking points, briefs, event scripts, or content needed for internal and external engagements.

Event & Stakeholder Coordination

Provide operational support for major events. Ensure the coordination of the event team and quality of logistics, stakeholder lists, invitations, briefing packs, run-of-show documents, and on-the-day execution. Work with internal teams and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery.

Research & Documentation

Conduct quick-turn research to support preparation for meetings, events, partner engagements, and public platforms. Draft high-quality summaries, briefing notes, and supporting documents for executive use. Maintain organised files, trackers, and shared resources for the S&P team.

Internal Support & 2IC Function

Act as a point of contact for departments requiring S&P input or coordination. Step into meetings on behalf of the S&P Manager when required. Ensure that processes are followed, timelines respected, and communication flows smoothly across teams. Provide structured guidance to junior staff or interns where appropriate.

COMPETENCIES

Delivery & Execution

Strong project management capability High attention to detail Excellent follow-through and ability to close the loop Confident in chasing deadlines and managing stakeholders Comfortable managing many moving parts at once

Communication & Coordination

Clear, professional communication skills Strong writing and documentation Ability to work across functions and seniority levels Maintains calm, order, and clarity under pressure

Work Ethic & Behaviour

Proactive and reliable Strong sense of ownership Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment Intuitive understanding of when to escalate and when to self-manage

QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Policy, Business, Development, Energy, or related field. 3-5+ years' experience in project delivery, operations, partnerships, PR/communications coordination, or consulting. Experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders. Experience in renewable energy, sustainability, development, or ESG is advantageous. Strong writing skills and ability to produce polished documents quickly.

SUCCESS MEASURES

Reliable, timely delivery of all S&P workstreams Improved coordination between departments High-quality meeting preparation, follow-ups, and documentation Successful execution of events, partnerships, campaigns and projects * Partners and internal teams experience smooth engagement and strong responsiveness