• Application Deadline:
• Position: Manager - Public Sector



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 6 - 13 years



• Location Lagos




• City Victoria Island




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  
  

Job Identification: 5931

Mission

• The Manager - Public Sector is responsible for driving strategic engagement and commercial partnerships with federal, state, and local government institutions, parastatals, and donor agencies.


• This role is critical in positioning the fintech as a key enabler of digital financial inclusion, revenue collection, subsidy disbursement, and public service digitization in Nigeria.

Description

Strategic Engagement & Relationship Management:

• Identify, develop, and manage high-value relationships with key government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).


• Serve as the primary liaison for public sector clients, managing all communication, collaboration, and account development initiatives.


• Represent the fintech at government events, procurement expos, committee meetings, and regulatory roundtables.

Business Development & Partnership Structuring:

• Drive acquisition of public sector clients for digital payment solutions, e-ID integration, payroll digitization, and conditional cash transfer systems.


• Lead proposal development, tender processes, and response to RFPs from public entities and development partners.


• Structure partnership models that align fintech products with government objectives like tax collection, grants disbursement, or digital identification.

Product Strategy Alignment:

• Work closely with the product and technology teams to adapt solutions to meet the specific requirements of public sector clients.


• Provide market intelligence on government needs, budget cycles, and regulatory trends to inform product design and go-to-market strategy.

Compliance & Regulatory Coordination:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, procurement laws, and ethical guidelines when engaging public institutions.


• Collaborate with the legal and risk teams to draft MOUs, SLAs, and partnership agreements.

Thought Leadership & Advocacy:

• Actively contribute to public discourse on fintech and public service modernization through speaking engagements, whitepapers, and policy advocacy.


• Build internal business cases for new opportunities in education digitization, healthcare payments, subsidy programs, and state-wide ID-linked wallets.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of active public sector partnerships 


• Value of processed transactions or service contracts generated through public sector deals


• Speed to close new government accounts or pilots


• Number of strategic advocacy or visibility initiatives led per year


• Stakeholder satisfaction and retention rate across MDAs

Requirements

Education:

• First Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, or related field


• Relevant postgraduate education is an advantage.

Experience:

6 - 13 years’ experience which includes:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience in supervising/managing others


• Experience working in a medium to large organization 


• Deep knowledge of Nigeria’s public sector procurement ecosystem


• Understanding of government budgeting and planning cycles


• Exposure to financial technology products and public sector digital transformation use cases


• Strong proposal writing, deal structuring, and contract negotiation skills


• Strong networking, communication, and public speaking skills.