Partnership Manager
SME Talent Hub
Management & Business Development
Job Summary
The Partnerships Manager will play a crucial role in advancing the mission of DRASA Health Trust by establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with donors, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders in the public health sector in Nigeria.
- Minimum Qualification: Degree
- Experience Level: Executive level
- Experience Length: 8 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive partnerships strategy to identify and engage potential donors, funding agencies, and strategic partners in alignment with the organization's mission and objectives.
- Research, identify, and cultivate relationships with potential donors, including government agencies, bilateral and multilateral organizations, philanthropic foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
- Lead the proposal development process from inception to submission, ensuring high-quality and competitive proposals that meet the requirements of potential donors.
- Support the organization’s strategic objective to diversify funding sources.
- Collaborate closely with program teams to understand project needs, objectives, and outcomes, and integrate this information into proposals and funding applications.
- Manage relationships with existing donors and funding partners, ensuring timely reporting, communication, and compliance with requirements.
- Identify strategic partners and networks to scale DRASA’s work and maintain relationships with existing partners, networks, consortia and coalitions.
- Stay informed about emerging trends, funding opportunities, and policy developments in the public health sector in Nigeria and globally.
- Identify relevant meetings, conferences, and events to network with potential donors and partners and attend to represent DRASA and promote the organization's work and impact.
- Support and guide program staff in building partnerships, preparing funding proposals, and cultivating donor relationships.
- Work closely with finance and senior management on financial forecasting and revenue generation
- Collaborate with the communications team to develop materials, reports, and presentations for donors and stakeholders, highlighting the organization's achievements, impact, and funding needs.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, international development, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- At least 8 years of experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, fundraising, or related roles in the public health or international development sector, with a proven track record of successfully securing funding from diverse donors.
- Strong understanding of the public health landscape in Nigeria, including key stakeholders, funding mechanisms, and policy priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft proposals, reports, and presentations for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with donors, partners, and colleagues, and to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proven project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience using donor databases and fundraising software is desirable.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and writing sample (e.g successful funding proposal or donor report).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
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