Partnership Officer at Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN)

Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) is a Pan-African Non-governmental organization helping African young men and women, between 15 and 35 years, develop and harness their unique ideas, talents and abilities for success in education, entrepreneurship, innovation and employment. We train, mentor and empower African youth with digital, leadership, employability and entrepreneurial skills for self-sustenance and professional growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Partnership Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Partnership Officer to strengthen strategic relationships and drive collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise Funds
• Identify, develop, and manage partnerships with corporate bodies, NGOs, government agencies, and donors
• Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Support fundraising, sponsorship, and resource-mobilization initiatives
• Draft partnership proposals, MOUs, and collaboration agreements
• Represent the Foundation at meetings, events, and partnership engagements
• Monitor and report on partnership activities and outcomes
• Work closely with internal teams to align partnerships with organizational goals

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in partnerships, business development, fundraising, or related roles
• Proven experience managing external stakeholders and strategic partnerships
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
• Excellent proposal writing and presentation abilities
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2026.

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