Partnerships Officer

The Tony Elumelu Foundation

Job Description

Required Skills

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with existing and potential partners.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure favorable terms for the Foundation.
• Draft compelling proposals, concept notes, and impact reports for partners and donors.
• Conduct quarterly donor mapping and provide regular impact updates.
• Oversee donor accounts, track timesheets, and ensure timely reporting.
• Maintain and meticulously categorize the partnerships database.
• Ensure the timely completion of all partner deliverables.
• Organize and facilitate quarterly policy and entrepreneurship roundtables.
• Drive impactful campaigns to support entrepreneurship across designated regions.
• Implement strategies to influence policy changes that benefit entrepreneurship support.
• Form strategic partnerships for research on entrepreneurship barriers and enablers.
• Develop a comprehensive framework for academic research on Africapitalism.
• Engage with diverse channels to build and expand the Africapitalism network.

Qualifications

• A first-degree qualification is required.
• A Master's degree will be considered a significant advantage.
• A minimum of 4-7 years of relevant experience in similar roles.
• Experience across Technology and Innovation, the corporate sector, varied African markets, and NGOs is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in initiating, securing, and managing partnerships with international organizations.
• A proven track record of successful partnership outcomes.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to contribute to a leading pan-African philanthropic organization.
• Engage in impactful work that drives entrepreneurship and economic development.
• Collaborate with a diverse network of international organizations and stakeholders.
• Professional development opportunities within a dynamic environment.

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Posted Date

December 17, 2026