Programs manager (grants & partnerships)

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Programs Manager (Grants & Partnerships)

Location: Lekki/Epe Lagos

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Executive Director

Role Overview

W are seeking a seasoned Programs Manager to lead our Grants & Partnerships Engagement unit. In this pivotal role, you will be the bridge between our social impact mission and the resources required to sustain it. You will lead the design of our fundraising strategy, manage our grants portfolio, and cultivate high-level partnerships across local and international landscapes.

The ideal candidate is a strategic hunter and an expert relationship builder, possessing technical prowess to craft winning proposals and the leadership capability to drive a team toward ambitious revenue targets in the sectors of Education, Health, and Shelter.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy: Develop and execute annual fundraising roadmaps with clear quarterly milestones to ensure the Foundation’s financial sustainability.
• Grant Leadership: Curate high-impact pitch decks and grant proposals. Manage the full lifecycle of grants, from identification and application to reporting and impact assessment.
• Partnership Cultivation: Build and sustain strategic relationships with multinational institutions, government bodies, and corporate partners to position Pistis Foundation as a top-of-mind partner in the non-profit sector.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a cross-functional team, fostering a high-performance culture, bridging skill gaps, and managing operational excellence.
• Impact Reporting: Collaborate with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to produce rigorous baseline and impact reports that demonstrate ROI to donors and stakeholders.
• Resource Management: Oversee departmental budgeting and ensure all financial expenditures are transparent and compliant with donor agreements.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years specifically in fundraising, grants management, or business development within the social impact sector.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in AI-integrated research and reporting tools, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization software.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to navigate complex environments, influence stakeholders, and use data to pivot strategies for better results.
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation, verbal, and written skills; a proven ability to "sell" a vision through persuasive storytelling.

Pay: ₦600,000.00 - ₦1,000,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person