Ikore is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Growth and Partnership Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our mission to drive sustainable development and create innovative solutions for the sector. We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives on building and nurturing partnerships, identifying new growth opportunities, and driving business development initiatives to advance our impact. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Business Growth: Develop and execute strategies for sustainable business growth, focusing on business expansion, revenue generation, and increasing the reach of Ikore’s innovative solutions. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with public and private sector partners, donors, and stakeholders to advance Ikore’s mission and create landslide situations for all parties involved. 
• Partnership Development: Identify and establish partnerships with key stakeholders in the ecosystem, including government bodies, private sector organizations, non-state actors, and international development agencies. 
• Opportunity Identification: Continuously scan the market for new growth opportunities, emerging trends, and areas where Ikore can make a significant impact. 
• Proposal Writing: Lead the team’s efforts in responding to CFAs, RFP, EOI, bids etc. 
• Project Management: Lead and manage all projects, ensuring successful implementation, monitoring, and reporting. 
• Capacity Building: Contribute to the capacity building of identified stakeholders through training and knowledge sharing initiatives. 
• Reporting and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the impact of partnerships and business development efforts, providing regular reports to senior management. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Agriculture, Economics, International Development, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be a plus. 
• Proven experience in business development, partnership management, and project management, preferably in the development sector. 
• Strong understanding of the sector ecosystem. 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships. 
• Results-oriented with a passion for sustainable development and social impact. 
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools. 
• Fluent in English; knowledge of the 3 major languages in Nigeria is a plus but not required.