Head of Growth & Partnerships
Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Sales & Marketing
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
Application Deadline
February 24, 2026
About the Company
The Curve Africa by Kora is a forward-thinking social enterprise dedicated to cultivating Africa's next generation of technology leaders. Our core mission is to bridge the gap between traditional education and the demands of the modern digital economy by offering accelerated, high-quality training programs in fields like Software Engineering and Product Design.
We are committed to equipping young Africans, especially those facing limited opportunities, with essential technical, professional, and problem-solving skills. Our vision is to establish a scalable and inclusive pipeline of African tech talent capable of driving innovation across the continent. We aim to train 10,000 young Africans in Software Engineering for free within a decade.
Operating as a grant and partnership-funded social enterprise, The Curve Africa relies on corporate CSR initiatives, grants, foundations, and institutional collaborations for sustainability. Our work directly contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Quality Education, Gender Equality, Decent Work & Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, and Reduced Inequalities. We are focused on democratizing access to technology and ensuring that talent, not privilege, dictates entry into the digital economy.
Job Description
The Curve Africa by Kora is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Growth & Partnerships to spearhead our expansion efforts. This role is crucial for broadening our influence, securing vital funding, and extending our reach across new regions and programs. You will be instrumental in building and nurturing key relationships with corporate partners, foundations, educational institutions, and other ecosystem players.
Your primary focus will be on developing and executing a robust partnerships strategy, identifying new growth opportunities, and supporting our fundraising initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact on Africa's tech talent landscape and contribute to our ambitious goal of training 10,000 young Africans in Software Engineering.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute The Curve’s partnerships strategy across corporates, foundations, universities, and ecosystem organizations.
- Secure long-term, value-aligned partnerships that support funding, mentorship pipelines, and program delivery.
- Lead senior-level sponsor and partner relationship management.
- Identify and evaluate new growth opportunities, including geographic expansion and digital program development.
- Design scalable partnership models for program delivery.
- Support fundraising strategy through partner proposals and strategic funding conversations.
- Translate The Curve’s impact into compelling narratives for partners and stakeholders.
- Represent The Curve at high-level events and forums.
- Build relationships with key ecosystem influencers, founders, and leaders.
- Provide strategic input into program direction based on partner and ecosystem insights.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of experience in partnerships, business development, ecosystem building, strategy, or growth roles.
- Strong understanding of partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector collaboration.
- Proven ability to build and manage senior relationships with corporates, institutions, funders, and ecosystem leaders.
- Confident in leading external conversations and representing an organization.
- Excellent writing and documentation skills (proposals, partnership decks, concept notes, reports, strategic briefs).
- Strong organizational and tracking skills; ability to manage pipelines and follow-through.
- Experience working within high-growth, mission-driven, or ecosystem-led environments is highly desirable.
- Exposure to fundraising, sponsorships, CSR partnerships, or institutional collaborations is an advantage.
- Strong strategic thinking ability.
- Comfortable working across geographies and cultures.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and credibility.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
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