Zakat & Wakaf Business - Amartha Empower

About Amartha

Amartha is a technology company focused on creating shared prosperity by developing digital financial solutions for the grassroots economy. Founded in 2010 as a microfinance institution, Amartha connects rural, women-led micro-enterprises with affordable capital. Amartha is expanding as a tech company, building a microfinance ecosystem that connects to the growing digital economy through capital, investment, and payment services. By boosting the competitiveness of micro and small entrepreneurs, Amartha empowers women-led MSMEs, creates jobs, and fosters inclusive economic growth.

Amartha Empower is evolving into an integrated impact platform within the Amartha ecosystem, with ambitions to scale donation, zakat, and wakaf through digital channels.

About the Role:

The Zakat & Wakaf Business will be responsible for building and scaling Amartha Empower’s zakat and wakaf vertical into a sustainable, credible, and high-growth impact engine.

This role sits at the intersection of:

• Business development
• Program Development
• Partnership & ecosystem building

Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Business Development

• Develop and execute the zakat & wakaf growth strategy (B2C & B2B)
• Identify and unlock new revenue streams (corporate zakat, payroll zakat, impact funds)
• Define annual targets and roadmap aligned with Empower & Amartha OKRs

2. Partnership & Ecosystem Building

• Build strategic partnerships with Corporates, Institutions (BAZNAS, LAZ, MUI, etc & Community & ecosystem partners

3. Program Development & Zakat Distribution Management

Requirements

1. 5–8+ Years of Relevant Experience

• Experience in business development, partnerships, or fundraising
• Preferably in fintech, social impact, nonprofit, or Islamic finance

2. Strong Understanding of Zakat & Islamic Social Finance

• Familiar with zakat, wakaf, and related ecosystem
• Understanding of regulatory landscape is a strong plus

3. Proven Track Record in Partnerships & Revenue Growth

• Experience closing and managing B2B deals / institutional partnerships
• Ability to translate strategy into execution

4. Strategic Thinking with Execution Capability

5. Cross-functional Leadership

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

6. Mission-Driven & Impact-Oriented

• Passion for social impact and community empowerment

7. Business & Fundraising

• Total Zakat & Wakaf GMV (monthly & annual)

8. Partnerships

• Number of active institutional partners (corporates, UPZ, etc.)
• Value generated from partnerships