Partnerships Assistant

About the role

The Partnerships Assistant strengthens humanitarian programme delivery by building and managing strategic alliances with local and international NGOs, community figures and key stakeholders. The role maps the partnership landscape, ensures robust collaboration frameworks and handles the administrative and operational work needed to sustain joint initiatives. It is a full-time position based in Sokoto North LGA.

Key responsibilities

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with local and international NGOs, community leaders and other stakeholders.
• Support the drafting, negotiation and execution of partnership agreements.
• Maintain a centralised stakeholder database covering NGOs, community-based organisations, government bodies, UN agencies and local structures.
• Identify potential partners, carry out capacity assessments and due diligence before engagement.
• Prepare, monitor and manage MoUs, sub-grant agreements and partnership contracts, tracking renewals and expiry dates.
• Organise joint planning sessions, coordination meetings and forums, take minutes, follow up on action items and represent the organisation at cluster, sector and inter-agency gatherings.
• Act as liaison between partners and internal departments such as Programmes, Finance, MEAL and Compliance.
• Guide community entry strategies and engage with traditional, religious and community leadership.
• Track partner performance, reporting schedules and commitments, escalating concerns to management.
• Keep partnership records secure and compliant with organisational policy and donor regulations.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by the direct supervisor.