Partnerships and Compliance Lead - Senior Officer

About the Role

• The Senior Partnerships and Compliance Officer will contribute to expanding our client’s partnership portfolio, strengthening donor engagement, managing compliance systems, and supporting the organization’s broader strategic and programmatic goals.
• The role is ideal for a strategic, relationship-driven, and detail-oriented professional with strong experience in partnership development, grant management, and organizational compliance within the nonprofit or development sector.

Job description

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with government agencies, donors, nonprofits, and corporate organizations to support organizational goals and funding opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, managing partner relationships, agreements, and collaborative engagements.
• Oversee organizational compliance by developing policies, conducting audits and risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to donor regulations and industry standards.
• Support grant acquisition and donor management processes, including proposal development, reporting, documentation, and compliance with funding requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to monitor project deliverables, evaluate partnership impact, and document organizational achievements and success stories.
• Provide staff training and technical support on partnership management and compliance while identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other related tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Relations, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications or certifications in compliance, partnerships, grant, or project management are an added advantage.
• 4–7 years of experience in partnership management, donor relations, compliance, grant management, or stakeholder engagement within nonprofit, development, or social impact organizations.
• Strong knowledge of donor compliance, organizational governance, risk management, grant proposal development, donor reporting, and institutional partnership management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills, with high attention to detail, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to mission-driven work.
• In line with our client’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially women.

Why you should join our client

• They are leading the fight against sexual and gender-based violence through innovation, advocacy, and survivor-centered programs.
• By joining this team, you’ll contribute to impactful work that shapes policy, drives systemic change, and empowers communities, especially within Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
• They offer a supportive, inclusive environment where your voice matters, your growth is valued, and your work makes a real difference.
• If you're passionate about gender justice and ready to be part of meaningful change, we’d love to have you on board.

Benefits

• Salary: N400,000 - N500,000 Monthly
• Health Insurance (HMO Plan)
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• A dynamic and impactful work environment focused on empowering women

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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