Growth and Partnership Manager at Ikore International Development

Ikore International Development Limited (Ikore) is an international development organization, proffering innovative solutions to drive sustainable social and enterprise development. We work in hard-to-reach, economically deprived places and vulnerable communities torn apart by instability across Nigeria and Africa, providing solutions that support inefficient markets and communities. In the Agricultural Sector, we facilitate inclusive market growth by deploying strategies that promote value chain competitiveness and build resilient communities, ensuring bumper harvest for rural poor farmers in those communities.

Our very dynamic and innovative workforce/people have experience working in different value chains across Nigeria and Africa. Our people work collectively with host communities to design home-grown solutions that improve the livelihood and resilience of the communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Growth And Partnership Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Fixed (following a 3-month probation period)

Position Overview

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Growth and Partnership Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our mission to drive sustainable development and create innovative solutions for the sector.
• We seek a dynamic individual who thrives on building and nurturing partnerships, identifying new growth opportunities, and driving business development initiatives to advance our impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Growth: Develop and execute strategies for sustainable business growth, focusing on business expansion, revenue generation, and increasing the reach of Ikore’s innovative solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with public and private sector partners, donors, and stakeholders to advance Ikore’s mission and create landslide situations for all parties involved.
• Partnership Development: Identify and establish partnerships with key stakeholders in the ecosystem, including government bodies, private sector organizations, non-state actors, and international development agencies.
• Opportunity Identification: Continuously scan the market for new growth opportunities, emerging trends, and areas where Ikore can significantly impact.
• Proposal Writing: Lead the team’s efforts in responding to CFAs, RFP, EOI, bids etc.
• Project Management: Lead and manage all projects, ensuring successful implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Capacity Building: Contribute to the capacity building of identified stakeholders through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Reporting and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the impact of partnerships and business development efforts, providing regular reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Agriculture, Economics, International Development, or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree will be a plus.
• Proven experience in business development, partnership, and project management, preferably in the development sector.
• Strong understanding of the sector ecosystem.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Results-oriented with a passion for sustainable development and social impact.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of the 3 major languages in Nigeria is a plus but not required.

Salary
N500,000 - N700,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2023.