Business Development & Programme Manager at KODEX Africa

KODEX Africa is a technology company and innovation hub focused on building digital products, nurturing talent, and enabling ecosystem growth across Africa. Our work spans software development, digital capacity building, and program delivery for MSMEs, startups, and development-focused initiatives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development & Programme Manager

Location: Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We are seeking a results-driven Business Development & Programme Manager to lead revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and high-impact programme delivery across the organisation.
• The role sits at the intersection of partnerships, training programmes, innovation projects, and institutional collaborations.
• The successful candidate will drive sustainability through income-generating programmes, corporate and donor partnerships, and scalable talent-development initiatives aligned with company’s strategic priorities for the year — including expansion of training cohorts, enterprise support programmes, institutional partnerships, and technology-driven innovation projects.
• This role requires a professional who can convert opportunities into structured programmes, funding streams, and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Revenue Growth:

• Identify, develop, and close partnerships with corporates, institutions, government agencies, and development organisations.
• Design and implement strategies to grow Kodex’s revenue through training programmes, sponsored cohorts, consulting, and innovation services.
• Prepare and submit proposals, concept notes, and partnership decks.
• Build a strong pipeline of sponsors, clients, and collaborators.
• Lead negotiations and manage partnership agreements and deliverables.

Programme Design & Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all training, innovation, and capacity-building programmes.
• Translate organisational strategy into structured programmes with clear outputs and outcomes.
• Ensure timely execution of cohorts, bootcamps, workshops, and enterprise programmes.
• Develop programme frameworks, work plans, and delivery schedules.
• Track programme performance, learning outcomes, and impact metrics.

Strategic Project Implementation:

• Drive execution of priority initiatives identified during the year’s strategic planning sessions.
• Support expansion into new programme areas, locations, and partnership channels.
• Lead pilot projects and new programme rollouts.
• Coordinate internal teams to ensure readiness for programme delivery.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management:

• Serve as the primary liaison for programme partners and sponsors.
• Maintain strong relationships with ecosystem players, funders, and institutional stakeholders.
• Ensure partner expectations, reporting, and deliverables are met.
• Represent Kodex at meetings, events, and ecosystem engagements.

Monitoring, Reporting & Impact Tracking:

• Track programme outcomes against targets and projected achievements.
• Prepare periodic reports for management and partners.
• Monitor revenue performance against projections.
• Maintain programme and partnership documentation.

Team Coordination:

• Work closely with the Operations Lead, instructors, and administrative teams.
• Supervise programme officers, facilitators, and volunteers where required.
• Ensure smooth coordination between training delivery, partnerships, and operations.

Requirements
Key Competencies:

• Strong business development and negotiation skills
• Programme planning and execution
• Proposal and report writing
• Stakeholder management
• Revenue strategy and pipeline development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@kodexafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.