Partnership Manager at IT Horizons Limited

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the execution of the organization’s partnership strategy across NGOs, corporates, donors, and institutions.
• Identifyand pursue high-value partnership opportunities with tailored engagement and outreach plans.
• Drive the development of co-branded proposals, partnership decks, investment cases, and annual fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate and manage strong relationships with partners through consistent communication, events, and recognition efforts.
• Serve as the primary liaison to ensure alignment with partners on shared goals, expectations, and deliverables.
• Coordinate proposal development across teams and ensuretimely, high-quality reporting on partnership performance.
• Maintain and enhance CRM systems and documentation processes, including standardized templates and stewardship materials.
• Track all partnership activities through a structured pipeline dashboard and reporting infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in development studies, International Relations, Business, Communications, or relatedfield. (Master’s degree is a plus.)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in partnership development, fundraising, business development, or donor relations, preferably in the non-profit or social impact sector.
• Proventrack recordof securing and managing diverse partnerships (corporate, government, NGO, and international funders).

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong proposal writing and grant development capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiencyin CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Deep understanding of the donor ecosystem and development funding landscape in Africa.