• Application Deadline:
• Position: Partnership and Compliance Lead



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 4 - 7 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Legal & Regulatory 
  
  

Job Description

• Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, corporate entities, donors, and other key stakeholders aligned with Gender Mobile Initiative’s mission.


• Support the implementation of partnership and engagement strategies that strengthen organizational visibility, positioning, and funding opportunities.


• Serve as the primary liaison for external partners, donors, and collaborators, fostering strong and professional relationships.


• Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, ensuring clear expectations, accountability, and alignment with organizational priorities.


• Represent the organization at stakeholder engagements, conferences, meetings, and collaborative forums where required.


• Monitor and interpret relevant laws, donor regulations, compliance requirements, and industry standards to ensure organizational adherence and accountability.


• Develop, review, and support the implementation of compliance policies, frameworks, and procedures across the organization.


• Conduct periodic compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments to proactively identify and address compliance gaps and operational risks.


• Support the development and submission of high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, and donor applications aligned with organizational priorities.


• Manage donor compliance processes, ensuring timely reporting, proper documentation, and adherence to grant agreements and funding requirements.


• Collaborate with program teams to track project deliverables, outputs, and outcomes linked to donor-funded initiatives.


• Support the development of systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact and effectiveness of partnerships and compliance efforts.


• Prepare regular reports on partnership activities, donor engagement, compliance status, and strategic outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.


• Collaborate with the Communications team to document and highlight partnership milestones, organizational achievements, and impact stories.


• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to staff on partnership management, donor compliance, and organizational policies.


• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal systems, improve operational processes, and enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.


• Stay informed on emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in partnership development, donor engagement, and compliance management.


• Perform other related duties that support the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Relations, Public Policy, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification or relevant certification in compliance, partnerships, grant management, or project management is an added advantage.


• 4–7 years of relevant experience in partnership management, donor relations, compliance, grant management, or strategic stakeholder engagement within a nonprofit, development, or social impact organization.


• Strong understanding of donor compliance requirements, partnership management, risk management, and organizational governance practices.


• Experience in grant proposal development, donor reporting, and managing institutional partnerships.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and build strategic relationships.


• High attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.


• A proactive mindset, strong sense of accountability, and a demonstrated commitment to social impact and mission-driven work.