Grants and Partnerships Assistant

Location: Chișinău, Moldova | Full-time | On-site
About XY Partners:
We are a business incubator launched in 2019, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Our programs provide mentorship resources to support e-commerce ventures, women-led businesses, and tech startups. Over the years, we have supported more than 400 companies, with 10 of them successfully launching internationally and helping them collectively attract $700,000+ in investments. The businesses we support each year collectively generate over 100 million MDL. Our partners include prominent international and local organizations, such as the Future Technologies Project in Moldova, funded by USAID, Sweden, and the UK; the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund, EFSE, Visa, maib, and more. And by the way, we’ve even been featured by Reuters for our impact.
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Grants and Partnerships Assistant to join our team at XY Partners. In this role, you will be assisting the growth and expansion of our company by building and nurturing client and partner relationships, securing new opportunities, and supporting strategic initiatives.
What You’ll Do:

Research, identify, and engage new local and international clients and partners to drive growth and expansion.
Assist building strong, long-term collaborations with clients and partners through effective communication and alignment with their needs.
Prepare tailored presentations, participate in networking events, and negotiate agreements to achieve strategic goals.
Assist monitoring, preparing, and submitting applications for relevant grants and tenders, ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate.
Collaborate on competitive proposals, maintain organized records, and deliver periodic updates to clients and internal management.

What You Bring:

No prior work experience is required, but previous internships, volunteering, or university projects are an advantage.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work collaboratively with the internal team to create tailored proposals and materials.
Negotiation and relationship management experience is a plus.
Familiarity with grant and tender processes is a plus.
Fluency in Romanian and English is required; Russian is a plus.

What You’ll Get:

Competitive salary based on experience and performance bonuses.
Social and medical insurance.
Opportunities to shape the growth of Moldovan businesses on international markets.
A collaborative team environment with room for personal and professional growth.

If you’re passionate about building connections and supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem, we’d love to have you onboard. Join us to help Moldovan startups and businesses thrive globally.
Ready to take the next step in your business development career? Apply now by sending your CV to hr@rocman.org.
Email: hr@rocman.org