Partnerships Manager at Tony Elumelu Foundation

The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships to advance the Foundation’s objectives. It will involve identifying and securing funding opportunities, managing donor relationships, leading proposal development, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support entrepreneurial initiatives across Africa.

The successful candidates will be assigned to cover any of the following geographic areas: Africa (including Nigeria), Middle East Asia, Europe, America or Rest of World.

Responsibilitie(s):

• Strategic Relationship Building: Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, and government agencies.
• Funding Opportunities: Research and identify new funding opportunities to support the TEF's programs and initiatives.
• Contract Negotiations: Lead negotiations for partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and compliance with TEF policies.
• Grant Writing: Develop high-quality proposals, concept notes, and grant applications to secure funding.
• Collaboration: Work closely with program teams to gather necessary information for proposal development and reporting.
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports for donors and stakeholders, detailing program impact and financial accountability.
• Account Management: Ensure effective and efficient management of all donor accounts, including timely submission of reports and audits.
• Communication: Maintain regular communication with donors, providing updates on program progress and impact.
• Advocacy Campaigns: Develop and implement advocacy strategies to influence policy changes that support entrepreneurship in Africa.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with policymakers, business leaders, and other stakeholders to promote the TEF's mission and objectives.
• Roundtable Discussions: Organize and facilitate policy roundtables and forums to drive conversations on entrepreneurship.
• Research Initiatives: Collaborate with research institutions to conduct studies on barriers and enablers of entrepreneurship in Africa.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data to generate insights that inform program strategies and advocacy efforts.
• Impact Measurement: Develop and implement tools for measuring the impact of the TEF’s programs and initiatives.
• Philosophy Advocacy: Promote the philosophy of Africapitalism, highlighting the role of the private sector in driving economic and social development in Africa.
• Content Creation: Develop and disseminate content related to Africapitalism through various channels, including social media, reports, and events.
• Network Building: Build and maintain a network of supporters and advocates for Africapitalism across Africa and globally.

Qualification/Experience Requirement(s):

• First Degree
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar roles across Technology and Innovation, corporate sector, experience in varied African markets, and TEFs.