Client & Partner Relationship Manager

MAXMILIAN FURAHA

Account Management Client & Partner Relationship Management Business development Dar es Salaam, Tanzania +255-***-***-*** *********.******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/maxmilianfuraha

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven professional experienced in managing client and partner relationships, supporting business development efforts, and coordinating end-to-end project delivery. Demonstrates strong stakeholder communication, organization, and accountability across multiple workstreams. Has exposure to foundations of financial reporting and compliance, with a growing interest in the finance sector. Combines strategic thinking with sharp on-the-ground execution to deliver on the brief, every time.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Economics 2022 – 2025

University of Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam, Tanzania PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head of Programs & Project Manager Oct 2025 – Present AIESEC in Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Managed a national portfolio of 8 programs end-to-end owning planning, resourcing, partner coordination, and delivery across concurrent project cycles.

Served as the primary relationship owner for 10+ strategic partners and sponsors, maintaining proactive communication, managing expectations, and sustaining long-term account engagement.

Drove program reach to 5,000+ delegates nationally; Career Fair 2026 is on track to double that to 10,000+ attendees, positioning it as the largest program in AIESEC Tanzania's history.

Designed and enforced structured delivery frameworks and accountability systems across cross-functional teams, improving execution consistency and reducing timeline risk.

Grew the national partnership pipeline by identifying and engaging corporate and institutional partners, crafting tailored value propositions, and supporting contract negotiations.

Delivered regular performance updates and outcome reports to senior leadership and external stakeholders, maintaining full transparency and stakeholder confidence throughout.

Vice President, Programs & Stakeholder Engagement Feb 2025 – Jan 2026 AIESEC in UDSM Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Led chapter-level program delivery reaching 1,000+ youth delegates, managing full project cycles from concept and planning through execution and post-event evaluation.

Owned stakeholder and partner relationships at the chapter level, coordinating activation activities and maintaining high engagement quality across the program calendar.

Coordinated cross-functional teams of 10–20 members to drive youth participation, leadership programming, and internal chapter engagement throughout the academic year.

Strengthened internal delivery processes and execution frameworks, improving team accountability and program quality across the chapter. Team Lead, Business Development Apr 2024 – Feb 2025 AIESEC in UDSM Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Led a BD team responsible for identifying, pitching, and closing corporate and institutional partnerships for AIESEC programs.

Secured a landmark partnership with Bolt Tanzania the chapter's most significant corporate deal expanding program reach and strengthening the chapter's corporate network.

Developed tailored partnership proposals and value propositions, aligning sponsor priorities with program objectives to create compelling, mutual-value agreements.

Coordinated partnership activation in close collaboration with program and marketing teams, ensuring all commitments were fulfilled and partners remained satisfied post- signing.

Tracked partnership performance and maintained detailed reporting throughout project cycles, driving accountability and surfacing opportunities for account growth. Finance & Programs Intern Jul – Sep 2024

Save the Children Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Supported project budgeting, financial reporting, and expenditure tracking across multiple donor-funded programs, ensuring full compliance and effective resource utilization.

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CFA Institute Research Challenge Participant, 2024 – 2025

Generation Empower Cohort 5 Empower Limited, 2025 SKILLS & LANGUAGES

Core Skills Account & Client Relationship Management, Project Planning & Execution, Business Development & Partnership Management, Program Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Monitoring & Reporting Additional Marketing Strategy & Campaign Execution, Organizational Strategy& Critical Thinking, Team Leadership & Capacity Building Languages English (Fluent) Swahili (Native)

Interests Finance & Investments, Public Speaking &Facilitation, Youth Development

& Leadership, Art & Photography, Reading, Artificial intelligence. REFEREES

Mr. Ntimi Mwakipake Director of Finance, Save the Children Tanzania +255-***-***-*** Ms. Michelle Mugo Head of BD and Marketing, AIESEC in Tanzania +255-***-***-*** Mr. Shadrack Chang'a Lecturer, Economics Dept., University of Dar es Salaam +255-***-***-***

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