Job Description

Company Description

The BusinessDay Foundation is a non-profit organisation committed to advancing inclusive development and strengthening media as critical infrastructure. We design and deliver programs that promote equitable access to knowledge, foster accountability, and empower communities through capacity building, multi-sector convenings, research and insights, and targeted development programs.

Our work aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on reducing inequalities, promoting decent work and economic growth, and building strong institutions. By focusing on high-impact areas, we support evidence-driven policy, unlock new opportunities for collaboration, and contribute to a more just and prosperous society.

Role Description The Strategic Growth & Partnerships Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Lagos State, Nigeria. This role is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships with local and international organizations, funders, and ecosystem stakeholders that align with the foundation’s mission. The manager will design and execute growth strategies, including fundraising pipelines, partnership proposals, and co-created programs that expand the reach and impact of the foundation’s media and economic inclusion initiatives. Day-to-day tasks include conducting market and stakeholder research, preparing concept notes and pitch decks, coordinating high-level meetings, and stewarding relationships through regular communication and reporting. The role will also collaborate closely with program, communications, and research teams to shape value propositions, track partnership performance, and ensure that commitments, deliverables, and impact metrics are met.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership development, business development, or strategic growth roles, preferably in nonprofits, media, international development, or social impact organizations.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage funders, private sector leaders, policymakers, and ecosystem partners.
• Solid skills in strategy development, project management, and execution, including planning, prioritization, and monitoring of multiple initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of proposals, pitch decks, reports, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Experience with fundraising, grant development, and impact-focused partnerships (e.g., program co-design, sponsorships, and multi-stakeholder collaborations).
• Ability to conduct and interpret market, policy, and stakeholder research to inform partnership opportunities and growth strategies.
• Comfort working with data and impact metrics to track outcomes, prepare reports, and communicate value to partners and donors.
• Demonstrated interest in media strengthening, economic inclusion, youth innovation, or sustainable development in Nigeria or similar contexts.
• High level of professional integrity, cultural sensitivity, and commitment

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