Partnerships Manager at TechnoServe
We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that hardworking people can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities
Job Summary
The Partnerships Manager will build and manage strategic partnerships, engaging diverse stakeholders including processors, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs), government agencies, financial institutions, and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to scale impact in food processing and waste-to-value (W2V) activities.
- This role focuses on fostering inclusive sourcing, backward integration, and policy advocacy to create sustainable job opportunities for young women and persons with disabilities (PWD).
- The Partnerships Manager will serve as a primary external-facing representative of the project, building trust and credibility with stakeholders across public, private, and civil society sectors.
- The ideal candidate will have exceptional networking and negotiation skills, deep understanding of multi-stakeholder collaboration, and proven ability to influence policy and practice in support of inclusive economic development.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities
Technical & Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Engagement
- Establish and maintain relationships with TVET institutions, polytechnics, and universities across the ten implementation states
- Develop memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with TVETs for participant recruitment, training delivery, and internship placement
- Work with TVETs to align curriculum with industry needs and embed food processing and W2V content into existing programs
Facilitate internship and apprenticeship opportunities for TVET students with processing companies and W2V enterprises
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, International Relations, or related field with 7 years of experience; OR a Master’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience.
- Proven Track Record: Must have demonstrated experience creating job and work opportunities for youth, women, and disenfranchised populations.
- Technical Experience: Experience in agriculture, food processing, or agribusiness sectors, ideally with donor-funded programs.
- Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to broker deals and find "win-win" solutions in complex multi-party discussions.
Languages: Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo is a significant advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in Nigeria with donor-funded programs on youth employment, agricultural development, or private sector engagement
- Knowledge of policy advocacy processes and experience influencing government policy
- Prior work on gender equality and disability inclusion initiatives
- Experience with market systems development approaches and facilitative programming
- Established networks within Nigeria's food processing industry, government, or development sector
- Experience organizing high-level events, forums, and multi-stakeholder dialogues
Background in private sector development or public-private partnerships
Required Languages
Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in local languages (Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo) is highly advantageous for stakeholder engagement
Travel
At least 50% of the time for partner meetings, stakeholder engagements, and field visits across the ten implementation states
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Proven ability to build and manage strategic partnerships across government and private sector stakeholders, including negotiation and facilitation of multi-party agreements.
- Solid understanding of Nigeria’s agriculture, employment, and social inclusion landscape, with experience in policy engagement and inclusive market-based approaches.
- Strong strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and systems perspective, with the ability to identify and structure high-value partnerships aligned with project objectives.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills, supported by project coordination and event management experience.
- Technical knowledge of agribusiness value chains (soybean, sesame, tomato, ginger), youth employment, TVET systems, and circular economy concepts.
- Proficient in MS Office, CRM platforms, and virtual collaboration tools; adaptable, ethical, and collaborative in approach.
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Location: Abuja, Kano
Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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