Ikore, meaning “harvest” in Yoruba language, is an international development organization, proffering innovative solutions to drive sustainable social and enterprise development. Our vision is to contribute to a prosperous world that creates opportunity for a better life for all, especially the poor and vulnerable. Our Mission is to facilitate market inclusion for improved productivity and a bumper harvest through capacity building, business model/strategy advisory, market linkages, social enterprises and research. Ikore’s view of the world is one of a complex system with inter-dependencies. And as such, we work with the private, public sector and other non-state actors to address barriers to access, achieving scale, efficiency and innovation to agribusiness and other sectors. Whatever we do, we always aim to create a win-win situation for all actors, extending the access frontiers at every opportunity
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Project Management
Position Overview:
- 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.
Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter explaining their relevant experience and why they are the best fit for this position to [email protected]. Please include “Human Resource Officer Application” in the subject line of your email.
