Nigeria Partnerships Officer

About the role

The Nigeria Partnerships Officer will support the development, coordination and management of strategic partnerships for the Pathways to Scale (P2S) project in Nigeria. Working under the Nigeria Partnerships Manager, the role contributes to the delivery of project objectives that aim to grow women‑led enterprises in rural areas.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key project partners in Nigeria.
• Engage new partners and support stakeholder coordination for the P2S project.
• Monitor project activities and ensure alignment with partnership agreements.
• Support existing Nigerian partners, including Entrepreneur Support Organisations.
• Contribute to the implementation of business development services and access‑to‑finance initiatives.
• Assist in reporting and communication with the project’s multi‑country team.

Required profile

• Ability to support development, coordination and management of strategic partnerships for an international development project.
• Experience working under supervision of a partnerships manager.
• Familiarity with projects that target women‑led micro, small and medium enterprises.

Required skills

What we offer

• One‑year renewable contract based in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Opportunity to work on a Mastercard Foundation‑funded multi‑country initiative.
• Collaboration with a global development organization and diverse local partners.