NGO Partnerships Lead (Equity Only)

About the role

Bayana is an operating system for NGOs, helping non-profits, foundations and community organisations run their operations online, from verification and fundraising to volunteer coordination and impact reporting. It is preparing to launch with 100 founding NGO partners. As NGO Partnerships Lead, you will be the bridge between Bayana and the NGOs it serves, bringing in the founding partners, helping them succeed on the platform and building partnerships that expand Bayana's reach. This is an early, high-ownership part-time role (15 hours per week, flexible and remote, Lagos preferred) working directly with the CEO.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit founding NGOs: find, reach out to and sign NGOs, foundations and community projects into the Founding Partner programme.
• Onboard and support: walk NGOs through setup, help them get value from Bayana and check in regularly.
• Act as the voice of the NGO: collect feedback and pain points and share them with the product team.
• Build partnerships with foundations, CSR teams, NGO networks and community groups.
• Represent Bayana by attending NGO events, speaking with founders and growing its presence in the sector.
• Track progress by keeping a clear record of the pipeline, partners signed and feedback.

Required profile

• Experience in the non-profit or social impact sector, such as as an NGO founder, program manager or volunteer lead.
• A strong network of NGO founders and community leaders, or the ability to build one quickly.
• Confident communicator, comfortable on calls, at events and in direct messages.
• Organised and self-driven, able to work independently with little supervision.
• Belief in what Bayana is building and willingness to grow with an early-stage company.

Nice to have

• Experience with fundraising, donor relations or impact reporting.
• An understanding of how NGOs in Nigeria operate day to day.
• Experience in partnerships, business development or community management.

What we offer

• Equity in Bayana, vested over 4 years with a 1-year cliff.
• A paid role once funding is raised.
• A founding-team position at a company building critical infrastructure for social impact.
• Direct work with the CEO, with real influence on product and strategy.
• A flexible, remote schedule.

To apply, complete a 5-minute application form.