OED Foundation, we believe real change begins with the simplest things, the chance to live freely and fully, to eat without worry, to learn without limits and to work with purpose. Our goal is simple but powerful: to feed the hungry, educate the underserved, and empower the unemployed because no one should have to fight alone for the right to live a meaningful life. Every day, we meet individuals who just need one chance, one door to open, one hand to lift them, one voice to remind them they still matter. We are helping families find stability, children gain confidence, and young people rediscover purpose.
About the opportunity
Location:Â Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
KResponsibilities
- Design and lead the execution of the organization’s partnership strategy across NGOs, corporates, donors, and institutions.
- Identify and pursue high-value partnership opportunities with tailored engagement and outreach plans.
- Drive the development of co-branded proposals, partnership decks, investment cases, and annual fundraising strategies.
- Cultivate and manage strong relationships with partners through consistent communication, events, and recognition efforts.
- Serve as the primary liaison to ensure alignment with partners on shared goals, expectations, and deliverables.
- Coordinate proposal development across teams and ensure timely, high-quality reporting on partnership performance.
- Maintain and enhance CRM systems an1d documentation processes, including standardized templates and stewardship materials.
- Track all partnership activities through a structured pipeline dashboard and reporting infrastructure.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in development studies, International Relations, Business, Communications, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in partnership development, fundraising, business development, or donor relations, preferably in the non-profit or social impact sector.
- Proven track record of securing and managing diverse partnerships (corporate, government, NGO, and international funders).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: connect@oedfoundation using “Partnership Manager” as the subject of the mail.
