Partnerships Manager Lagos

The Moment of Truth Talent Seriesis a dynamic business reality show that aims to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs, disabled innovators, and student founders. It provides a platform for these individuals to pitch their innovative ideas and access theresources needed to turn their visions into reality.

The series focuses on fostering community-driven support for business education and entrepreneurship, with a mission to reduce unemployment in both Nigeria and the UK. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Partnerships Manager

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Type: Part-Time (24 hours / week across 3 days)

Department:  Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Job Summary

We are a dynamic business reality show that aims to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs, disabled innovators, and student founders. It provides a platform for these individuals to pitch their innovative ideas and access the resources needed to turn their visions into reality. The series focuses on fostering community-driven support for business education and entrepreneurship, with a mission to reduce unemployment in both Nigeria and the UK.

We are seeking a Partnerships Manager on a part-time basis (3 days per week) to drive high-level ecosystem growth and elevate our institutional profile. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end management of strategic relationships across universities, corporate CSR departments, development agencies, and financial institutions. You will focus on unlocking high-value opportunities—including sponsored cohorts, co-branded initiatives, and institutional endorsements—to expand program access, secure funding pipelines, and strengthen overall program credibility across Nigeria.

Identify, map, and approach decision-makers across universities, corporate CSR arms, development finance institutions (DFIs), multilateral agencies, and commercial banks. Pitch and negotiate co-branded activations, sponsored student/youth cohorts, and strategic alignment opportunities. Serve as the principal representative of the brand at institutional roundtables, corporate meetings, and ecosystem events.

Pitch, structure, and secure formal partnership agreements (MOUs, SLAs, and sponsorship contracts) aligned with financial and growth targets. Build and manage a structured pipeline of institutional prospects, maximizing pitch-to-close efficiency within a 3-day workweek. Collaborate with program teams to ensure sponsored cohorts and institutional commitments are seamlessly executed.

Nurture key accounts through regular reporting, impact metrics, and value demonstration to ensure high renewal rates. Secure institutional endorsements and backing that bolster overall brand authority and market trust.

Qualification and Skills

Experience: 4+ years of business development, corporate partnerships, fundraising, or B2B sales experience in Nigeria (experience pitching to corporates, banks, or development agencies required). Network: An active network of contacts across Nigerian corporate CSR teams, academic institutions, DFIs, or financial institutions. Negotiation & Deal Closing: Strong track record of structuring formal agreements, co-funding deals, or corporate sponsorships. Time Management: Highly organized with exceptional capability to prioritize high-value leads and move deals forward efficiently within a part-time model.

Base Salary: N300,000 gross per month. Allowances: Monthly transport / fuel stipend for executive client meetings, plus data and airtime allowance. Incentives: Commission or quarterly performance bonuses tied to deal values closed and sponsored cohorts secured. Executive meeting and field travel allowances. Flexible work structure (agreed 3 days per week).

23rd September, 2026. Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.