Partnerships & Sustainability Manager at the Support Nest Initiative (SNI)

The Support Nest Initiative (SNI) is an Abuja-based non-governmental organisation committed to fostering community development and social inclusion. Our latest project, READ Abuja, is a transformative initiative dedicated to revitalizing public libraries into inclusive, digitally enabled learning and civic hubs. We aim to support vulnerable populations, including women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and street-connected children, by providing access to quality education and creating safe spaces for lifelong learning.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Partnerships & Sustainability Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• The Support Nest Initiative is seeking a dynamic and resourceful Partnerships & Sustainability Manager to join our team.
• The successful candidate will lead the strategic efforts for Project READ, building the relationships and funding streams necessary to secure its long-term success.
• This role is perfect for a natural "connector" who is passionate about community development and skilled at turning project outcomes into compelling stories that inspire action.

Responsibilities

• Partnership Development: Map and cultivate strategic alliances with FCT ministries, NGOs, corporate CSR teams, and local influencers; negotiate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and sponsorship packages.
• Government & Stakeholder Liaison: Successfully navigate and maintain productive working relationships with the National Library of Nigeria and other relevant federal government agencies to ensure project alignment and institutional support.
• Community Mobilization: Design and oversee innovative outreach campaigns to drive library membership and program participation, specifically targeting women’s groups, PWD networks, and street-connected youth.
• Communications & Advocacy: Organise high-impact library events, pitch the READ Abuja vision to stakeholders, and craft compelling impact stories, op-eds, social media content, and press releases. Represent SNI and Project READ at external forums and events.
• Sustainability Planning: Develop and implement revenue-diversification strategies (e.g., “Adopt-a-Shelf” programs, paid workshops, micro-donation campaigns) to ensure programming continuity beyond the initial grant period.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Produce clear and concise quarterly partner briefings and donor-ready impact snapshots. Maintain a robust database to track all sponsor commitments and deliverables.
• Brand & Visibility: Build and guard the brand identity for both SNI and Project READ, overseeing social media updates, managing the design of marketing collateral, and ensuring consistent messaging.

Performance Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Your success in this role will be measured by your ability to meet key performance indicators, including:
• The number of targeted strategic partnerships formally agreed upon per quarter.
• The number and value of new grants or funding arrangements successfully attracted.
• A measurable increase in library usage and program participation by targeted vulnerable populations.
• The successful implementation and functionality of new sustainability mechanisms.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: Experience in partnerships, fundraising, NGO/community engagement, or communications is desired but not mandatory. Experience working with government or corporate CSR teams is an advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Strong public speaking, persuasive writing, and design oversight capabilities.
• Familiarity with digital tools including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva, and CapCut.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics.
• Networking: A demonstrated ability to influence and secure in-kind or financial support from corporate, government, or diaspora channels.

Soft Skills:

• A persuasive and passionate storyteller.
• Adept and confident in public speaking.
• Culturally sensitive with a community-centered approach to work.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• You are an outgoing “connector” with an existing professional network in Abuja and/or Lagos.
• You are a visionary thinker, adept at identifying new and creative funding or partnership opportunities.
• You are skilled at translating technical project outcomes into compelling human narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

Benefits

• A starting monthly net salary of N250,000.
• Comprehensive HMO coverage.
• A performance-based commission structure on new grants and funding arrangements successfully attracted.

Application Closing Date
4th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online