Partnerships Manager at an Innovation Enabler, Incubator and Accelerator - HR-EX Consulting

HR-EX Consulting - Our client, an innovation enabler, incubator, and accelerator dedicated to supporting global innovators, solution developers, and entrepreneurs, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Partnerships Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

 Summary

• We are currently seeking to hire a Partnerships Manager to drive collaborations. 
• The role involves identifying, developing, and managing partnerships that secure funding and/or technical expertise to support our innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential partners, including government bodies, corporate organisations, investors, and academic institutions, to drive funding and technical collaborations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of key stakeholders and ecosystem players.
• Design and implement strategies to strengthen the ecosystem’s interconnectivity and resilience.
• Develop compelling partnership proposals, funding applications, and grant submissions to secure financial and technical support.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to implement partnership-driven programs, ensuring alignment with agreed objectives.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing, joint ventures, and ecosystem-building initiatives to strengthen the organisation’s position as a leading innovation hub.
• Coordinate partner involvement in innovation summits, incubation programs, and entrepreneurship development initiatives.
• Track partnership performance, deliver impact reports, and provide data-driven insights to improve engagement strategies.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Public Policy, Development Studies, Innovation Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in partnership development, business development, or stakeholder engagement within the innovation, entrepreneurship, or development sectors.
• Understanding of innovation ecosystems, startup incubation, and entrepreneurship development.
• Familiarity with funding mechanisms, public-private partnerships, and donor-funded programs.
• Proven ability to engage and negotiate with high-level stakeholders across government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in developing high-quality proposals and funding applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.