Partnerships Manager (Hybrid)

About the Role

• We are seeking a Partnerships Manager on a part-time basis (3 days per week) to drive high-level ecosystem growth and elevate our institutional profile.
• In this role, you will lead the end-to-end management of strategic relationships across universities, corporate CSR departments, development agencies, and financial institutions.
• You will focus on unlocking high-value opportunities—including sponsored cohorts, co-branded initiatives, and institutional endorsements—to expand program access, secure funding pipelines, and strengthen overall program credibility across Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Ecosystem Engagement:

• Identify, map, and approach decision-makers across universities, corporate CSR arms, development finance institutions (DFIs), multilateral agencies, and commercial banks.
• Pitch and negotiate co-branded activations, sponsored student/youth cohorts, and strategic alignment opportunities.
• Serve as the principal representative of the brand at institutional roundtables, corporate meetings, and ecosystem events.

Deal Structuring & Pipeline Management:

• Pitch, structure, and secure formal partnership agreements (MOUs, SLAs, and sponsorship contracts) aligned with financial and growth targets.
• Build and manage a structured pipeline of institutional prospects, maximizing pitch-to-close efficiency within a 3-day workweek.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure sponsored cohorts and institutional commitments are seamlessly executed.

Partner Retention & Stewardship:

• Nurture key accounts through regular reporting, impact metrics, and value demonstration to ensure high renewal rates.
• Secure institutional endorsements and backing that bolster overall brand authority and market trust.

Qualification and Skills

• Experience: 4+ years of business development, corporate partnerships, fundraising, or B2B sales experience in Nigeria (experience pitching to corporates, banks, or development agencies required).
• Network: An active network of contacts across Nigerian corporate CSR teams, academic institutions, DFIs, or financial institutions.
• Negotiation & Deal Closing: Strong track record of structuring formal agreements, co-funding deals, or corporate sponsorships.
• Time Management: Highly organized with exceptional capability to prioritize high-value leads and move deals forward efficiently within a part-time model.

Remuneration

• Base Salary: N300,000 gross per month
• Allowances: Monthly transport/fuel stipend for executive client meetings, plus data and airtime allowance
• Incentives: Commission or quarterly performance bonuses tied to deal values closed and sponsored cohorts secured.
• Executive meeting and field travel allowances
• Flexible work structure (agreed 3 days per week)

Application Closing Date
4th September, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to: using the job title of interest as the subject of the email.

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