Partnerships & Operations Coordinator Chocolonely Foundation

Why we are here Together, we can fight exploitation in cocoa. Full stop. Tony’s is an impact company that makes chocolate, not a chocolate company that makes an impact. With incredibly tasty chocolate, we lead by example, demonstrating that ethical practices and success can go hand in hand. The Chocolonely Foundation supports this mission by funding projects and partnerships that help create lasting change in cocoa-growing communities.

What you will do As our Partnerships & Operations Coordinator, you will help keep the Chocolonely Foundation running smoothly, coordinating our project portfolio and supporting the development of new funding partnerships. You will connect the dots throughout the funding process, from project proposals and Board approvals to contracts, payments and impact reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Keep our portfolio moving: Coordinate our existing projects and funding pipeline, keeping a clear, up-to-date overview of milestones, reporting deadlines, payments, risks and decisions.
• Build partnerships that work: Be the main coordinating contact for current and other potential co-funders, organise regular check-ins, keep communication flowing and follow up on commitments.
• Make good governance happen: Coordinate Board meetings, monthly check-ins and strategy sessions, prepare agendas and materials, capture clear minutes and decisions.
• Keep the Foundation running smoothly: Maintain and help build our systems, contracts, records, calendars and filing structures.
• Keep funding on track: Coordinate grant agreements, payment processing, expenditure tracking and financial reporting alongside the Foundation Manager and Tony’s Finance team.
• Turn project information into insight: Support the development and use of our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework, bringing together partner reports, project outcomes and impact data for annual reporting and portfolio reviews.
• Help tell the Foundation’s story: Co-develop and coordinate our internal and external communications plan with relevant colleagues.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience coordinating projects, partnerships or grant-funded programmes.
• Productive, trusting relationships with people across organisations, cultures and levels of seniority.
• Structure and follow-through, with clear records and risk management.
• Confidence working with budgets, payment tracking, disbursements and financial documentation.
• Turning complex information into clear reports, presentations and practical next steps.
• Experience supporting Board or governance processes.
• Comfortable maintaining digital systems for project coordination and document management.
• Clear and thoughtful communication in English, with professional working proficiency in French as a strong asset.

Our benefits At Tony’s, you will get the opportunity to be part of something extraordinary: helping create real impact in the world alongside people who care deeply about our mission. You will join a small Foundation team, collaborate with colleagues and partners internationally, and see how your work helps turn funding into action.