Partnership Manager Lagos 

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Group Aldelia Nigeria is actively recruiting for a Partnership Manager position in Lagos . This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Non-Profit sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 10 - 15 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Non-Profit • Location Preference: in Lagos 

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Partnership Manager position is an important role within Nigeria's Non-Profit sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS Your extensive experience in Non-Profit qualifies you for leadership positions in Nigeria's business landscape. This role offers the chance to shape industry practices and organizational direction.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Partnership Manager position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 - 15 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Non-Profit field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Non-Profit sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Group Aldelia Nigeria - Our client organizes and supports young people to develop solutions to community challenges across Nigeria. The organization focuses on identifying, validating, funding, and scaling community-driven solutions while developing the next generation of Nigerian problem solvers.

Our client 's two broad deliverables are: Bank the Solutions – identify and support impactful community solutions and Bank the Donors – build and mobilize a strong network of donors and funding partners. They are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Partnership Manager

Location: Lagos 

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Mode: Hybrid – 3 days physical, 2 days remote

Industry: NGO / Non-Profit 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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

What We Offer

Salary: N700,000 monthly. Opportunity to contribute directly to Nigeria's social and developmental landscape. Dynamic and innovative working environment. Health insurance. Hybrid working arrangement. Competitive remuneration.

Not Specified. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the  Job Title as the subject of the email.