Partnership Manager (NG0)

Responsibilities:

Partnership Development & Resource Mobilization:

•  Identify and pursue strategic partnership opportunities with corporate organizations, development agencies, foundations, government institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement partnership strategies that align with our mission and organizational priorities.
• Prepare compelling partnership proposals, concept notes, sponsorship packages, and presentations
• Support fundraising initiatives by securing financial and in-kind partnerships for programs and organizational growth.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective partners and donors.

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic partners and maintain long-term relationships.
• Coordinate regular engagement meetings, partnership reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure partners receive timely updates, reports, and recognition in accordance with partnership agreements.
• Represent us at meetings, conferences, networking events, and stakeholder engagements.

Partnership Management & Program Support:

• Negotiate and coordinate partnership agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and collaboration frameworks.
• Work closely with program teams to ensure successful implementation of partnership commitments.
• Track partnership deliverables, milestones, and impact metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to maximize partner value and program effectiveness.

Strategy, Reporting & Communications:

• Maintain an up-to-date partnership database and records.
• Prepare periodic partnership performance reports and dashboards for management and Partners.
• Monitor trends within the nonprofit, CSR, philanthropy, and development sectors to identify new collaboration opportunities.
• Support organizational visibility through strategic partner communications and joint initiatives.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5+ years of proven experience in partnerships, resource mobilization, or business development within the NGO/non-profit sector, international development, or social enterprise ecosystem in Nigeria.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Development Studies, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• A documented history of securing grants, corporate sponsorships, or institutional funding partnerships.
• Contacts with corporate Nigeria (CSR heads), international development partners (e.g., USAID, FCDO, UNDP, etc.).
• Deep understanding of crowdfunding, mobile money integration frameworks, and co-investment models. Experience managing public sector collaborations is a massive plus.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing strategic partnerships.
• Excellent grant & proposal writing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Passion for social impact, innovation, and community development.