• Application Deadline:
• Position: Partnership Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Sales and Business Development 
  
  

About the Role

• The Partnership Manager will lead partnership development, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement, with a specific focus on securing institutional and individual donors.


• The successful candidate will identify, cultivate, negotiate, manage, and strengthen strategic partnerships that support our client's mission, mobilize financial and non-financial resources, expand program reach, and improve organizational sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Resource Mobilization:

• Identify and pursue partnership opportunities with corporate organizations, foundations, development agencies, government institutions, and other stakeholders.


• Develop and implement partnership strategies aligned with organizational priorities.


• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective partners and donors.


• Prepare compelling partnership proposals, concept notes, sponsorship packages, and presentations.


• Secure financial and in-kind partnerships to support programs and organizational growth.


• Identify new funding and collaboration opportunities across the NGO, CSR, philanthropy, and development ecosystem.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic partners and donors.


• Build and maintain long-term relationships with partners and stakeholders.


• Coordinate partnership meetings, reviews, and stakeholder engagements.


• Provide partners with timely updates, reports, and appropriate recognition.


• Represent our client at conferences, networking events, meetings, and other stakeholder engagements.

Partnership Management & Program Support:

• Negotiate and coordinate partnership agreements, MoUs, and collaboration frameworks.


• Work closely with program teams to deliver partnership commitments.


• Track partnership deliverables, milestones, outcomes, and impact metrics.


• Coordinate cross-functional activities to maximize partner value and program effectiveness.


• Ensure contractual and partnership obligations are delivered within agreed timelines.

Strategy, Reporting & Communications:

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date partnership and donor database.


• Prepare partnership performance reports and dashboards for management and partners.


• Monitor developments in CSR, philanthropy, nonprofit, and international development sectors.


• Identify emerging trends and opportunities for strategic collaboration.


• Support organizational visibility through partner communications, joint campaigns, and strategic initiatives.

Key Success Measures

Success in the role will be measured by:

• Number and quality of strategic partnerships established.


• Increased funding and resources mobilized.


• Growth of the corporate, government, donor, and development partner network.


• Partner satisfaction and long-term engagement.


• Timely delivery of partnership commitments.


• Growth in organizational visibility and influence.


• Quality and accuracy of partnership documentation and reporting.


• Measurable contribution to program growth and organizational sustainability.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in partnerships, resource mobilization, fundraising, or business development within the NGO/non-profit, international development, or social enterprise sector in Nigeria.


• Proven track record of securing grants, corporate sponsorships, institutional funding, or strategic partnerships.


• Demonstrated experience developing, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships.

Network & Sector Knowledge:

• Established relationships within corporate Nigeria, particularly with CSR, ESG, sustainability, or corporate affairs stakeholders.


• Strong network among international development organizations and funding partners such as USAID, FCDO, UNDP, and similar institutions.


• Strong understanding of crowdfunding, mobile money integration, and co-investment models.


• Experience working with government or public-sector institutions is an advantage.

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Strong grant and proposal writing skills.


• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.


• Strong stakeholder and relationship management capabilities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and results-oriented.


• Strong relationship builder and communicator.


• Collaborative and highly organized.


• Passionate about social impact, innovation, and community development.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.