PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER AT TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION | PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

The main philosophy of the Tony Elumelu Foundation is based on our Founder’s desire to empower a generation of successful for-profit entrepreneurs who drive Africa’s economic and social transformation. 

Job Description:

1. Strategic Partnerships & Donor Relations

• Relationship Stewardship: Handle end-to-end partner relationships, from initial outreach and contract negotiations to long-term account management.

• Technical Writing: Draft high-impact proposals, concept notes, and comprehensive donor reports to secure and maintain funding.

• Impact Reporting: Perform quarterly donor mapping and send detailed impact updates; oversee donor accounts, timesheets, and reporting compliance.

• Data Integrity: Maintain and categorize a sophisticated partnerships database to ensure 100% accuracy in deliverable tracking.

2. Policy Advocacy & Regional Campaigns

• Policy Influence: Implement data-driven strategies to influence regional policy changes that improve the business environment for African entrepreneurs.

• Stakeholder Convening: Plan and execute quarterly policy and entrepreneurship roundtables with key government and private sector leaders.

• Campaign Leadership: Drive targeted advocacy campaigns to promote entrepreneurship support across designated African regions.

3. Research & Africapitalism Advancement

• Research Collaborations: Form strategic partnerships with academic and research institutions to investigate entrepreneurship barriers and enablers.

• Intellectual Frameworks: Develop a robust framework for academic research on Africapitalism, positioning it as a leading development philosophy.

• Network Expansion: Engage with diverse channels to build and maintain a global network of Africapitalism advocates and scholars.

Requirements:

• Negotiation: Expert-level skills in contract negotiation and stakeholder management.

• Communication: Exceptional ability to draft technical documents and present complex ideas to high-level policymakers.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to link research outcomes to policy advocacy and donor interests.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree; a Master’s Degree is highly preferred.

• Professional History: 4–7 years of experience in similar roles across Tech & Innovation, Corporate Sector, or NGOs.

• Market Exposure: Proven experience working across varied African markets.

• Partnership Track Record: Demonstrated success in initiating, securing, and managing large-scale partnerships with international organizations.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 16th January, 2026

Application Instructions:

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