Director of Strategy, Growth & Partnerships (Remote) at Henosis International

Henosis International is a youth led nonprofit organization passionate about spreading love, support and empowerment through meaningful projects.

Job Title: Director of Strategy, Growth & Partnerships

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Volunteer (Remote)

Role Description

• As the Director of Strategy, Growth & Partnerships, you will serve as a senior leader on the Board of Directors, responsible for steering the strategic direction of Henosis International, driving organizational growth, and cultivating high-value partnerships that expand the reach, influence, and sustainability of the organization.
• You will work directly with the Executive Director, board members, program leads, and key stakeholders to shape long-term vision, develop scalable models, and position Henosis as a leading youth-development and nation-building institution across Africa.
• This role is high-impact, leadership-intensive, and central to the long-term success of Henosis International.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth:

• Lead strategic planning initiatives and ensure alignment with Henosis’ vision and mission.
• Develop long-term growth frameworks, expansion models, and impact strategies for new and existing programs.
• Evaluate organizational performance, identify growth gaps, and provide data-driven strategic recommendations.
• Guide the design of scalable systems, processes, and structures that support sustainable expansion.

Partnerships & External Relations:

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with organizations, schools, NGOs, faith-based institutions, private sector leaders, and government bodies.
• Lead outreach efforts to secure collaborators, sponsors, speakers, trainers, and donor relationships.
• Represent Henosis at conferences, events, meetings, and external engagements.
• Negotiate partnership proposals, MOUs, and long-term collaboration agreements.

Program Expansion Support:

• Work closely with the Director of Programs to ensure initiatives are scalable, fundable, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Provide insights on program positioning, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify opportunities for new program creation, international exposure, and cross-border scaling.

Funding, Grants & Resource Mobilization:

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies, donor pipelines, and grant-seeking opportunities.
• Support proposal development, concept notes, and fundraising communications.
• Work with the finance team to ensure resources align with strategic priorities.

Communications, Branding & Influence:

• Influence brand positioning and strategic messaging for growth, credibility, and visibility.
• Strengthen Henosis' thought leadership presence through partnerships, published works, and external engagements.
• Assist in shaping narratives that enhance trust, reputation, and global relevance.

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategy, leadership, partnerships, or organizational development.
• Strong ability to build relationships and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in youth empowerment, development work, or nonprofit leadership (preferred).
• Excellent planning, negotiation, communication, and systems-thinking skills.
• Visionary mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
• Passion for health, empowerment, youth development, and national transformation.

What This Role Offers

• A high-level leadership platform to influence real youth-focused impact across Africa.
• Opportunity to shape and scale one of Africa’s rising youth-development organizations.
• Work with passionate leaders and innovators committed to national advancement.
• Leadership visibility and long-term legacy contribution.
• Access to networks, collaborations, and opportunities within global development ecosystems.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their interest, porfolio and CV to: henosisinternational01@gmail.com cc: love@henosisinternational.org using Job Title as the subject of the email.