Director of Strategic Partnerships

About the role

The Williams Hope Alive Humanitarian Foundation, a Nigerian non-profit founded in 2024, is looking for a Director of Strategic Partnerships. This is a volunteer and flexible remote role focused on building and managing relationships with NGOs, government agencies, private sector organisations and donors so that the foundation can fund its programmes in rural communities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, develop and manage partnerships with key partners, map and prioritise partnership opportunities and lead discussions to build collaborative programmes and funding streams.
• Oversee partner account management, coordinate joint initiatives and keep partners aligned on goals, timelines and impact metrics.
• Prepare proposals and concept notes, negotiate partnership terms and monitor performance against partnership objectives.
• Report outcomes to leadership and stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning of long-term partnership strategy.

Required profile

• Experience in non-profit, humanitarian or international development settings, especially in Africa or rural communities, is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage several projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Public Policy, Business, International Relations or a related discipline; an advanced degree is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strategic partnerships and account management
• Strategic planning and analytical skills, with data-driven measurement of impact
• Contract negotiation and agreement drafting
• Communication, presentation and relationship-building across cultures and sectors
• Familiarity with fundraising, donor relations and grant proposal development is beneficial