Grant and Partnership Manager

OED Foundation - We are a mission-driven, Africa-focused non-profit organization committed to building a legacy of empowerment for underserved communities. Our vision is to impact and uplift 5 million lives across the continent by 2030 through strategic interventions in nutrition, education, and opportunity development. Rooted in the belief that access to basic food, quality education and youth empowerment is fundamental to human dignity and progress, our work is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grant & Partnership Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead the execution of the organization’s partnership strategy across NGOs, corporates, donors, and institutions.
• Identify and pursue high-value partnership opportunities with tailored engagement and outreach plans.
• Drive the development of co-branded proposals, partnership decks, investment cases, and annual fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate and manage strong relationships with partners through consistent communication, events, and recognition efforts.
• Serve as the primary liaison to ensure alignment with partners on shared goals, expectations, and deliverables.
• Coordinate proposal development across teams and ensure timely, high-quality reporting on partnership performance.
• Maintain and enhance CRM systems and documentation processes, including standardized templates and stewardship materials.
• Track all partnership activities through a structured pipeline dashboard and reporting infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in development studies, International Relations, Business, Communications, or related field. (Master’s degree is a plus.)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in partnership development, fundraising, business development, or donor relations, preferably in the non-profit or social impact sector.
• Proven track record of securing and managing diverse partnerships (corporate, government, NGO, and international funders).

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong proposal writing and grant development capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Deep understanding of the donor ecosystem and development funding landscape in Africa.