Job Title: Partnership Manager  

Department:Partnership and Innovation

Location: Abuja

Reports To:  Institutional Partnership Lead

Job Summary  

The Partnership Manager will be responsible for securing new partnerships, maintaining existing relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of partnership agreements. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and is passionate about creating lasting social impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities with corporations, foundations, government agencies, and other NGOs that align with PPDC goals.  
• Develop and present tailored partnership proposals and partnership strategies to prospective partners.  
• Actively engage in networking and relationship-building activities to expand PPDC’s partnership network.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing partners, ensuring their needs and expectations are met, and that the partnerships remain mutually beneficial.   
• Work closely with partners to co-create programs, campaigns, or initiatives that further the impact of both parties. 
• Coordinate with program teams to ensure that partnership activities are effectively integrated into program delivery and that outcomes are measured and reported.  
• Monitor and track the progress of partnership activities, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met in a timely manner.    
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting for all partnership-related activities, including financial tracking, impact assessments, and qualitative feedback.
•  Lead efforts to secure financial or in-kind resources from partners to support the organization’s programs and strategic initiatives.  
• Advocate for the organization and its mission through partner networks, engaging partners as ambassadors and champions of the cause.  
• Explore and implement innovative partnership models, including cause-related marketing, employee engagement programs, and shared value initiatives.  
• Provide support in managing high-profile events that engage senior stakeholders and enhance relationships with key partners.

Educational Qualification/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, International Relations, or a related field.   Minimum of 5 years of experience in partnership management, business development within the NGO sector.  
• Proven ability to secure and manage high-level partnerships, including corporate sponsors, foundations, and government entities.
• Relevant professional certification is required.

Desired Competence:

•  Excellent communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage key stakeholders.  
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing complex partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans to grow and sustain partnerships.  
• High level of cultural competency and the ability to build relationships across diverse sectors and communities.   

What we offer

• Fairly competitive salary and benefits package, a great team environment and hybrid working options.

Other information:

● Only Nigerian based candidates will be considered.

● We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check.

Mode of Application: Kindly Click here to apply.

Note: Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only qualified applicants will be contacted. 

Application Deadline: 29th January, 2025.