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Director, Partnerships and Programs Jobs in Nigeria at Bankable Wisdom
Title: Director, Partnerships and Programs
Company: Bankable Wisdom
Location: Nigeria
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Job Title: Director, Partnerships and Programs
Who we are
eHealth Africa (eHA) designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings, and smartly uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.
We leverage our staff and department expertise across five programmatic areas:
Health Delivery Systems
Public Health Emergency Management Systems
Disease Surveillance Systems
Laboratory & Diagnostic Systems
Nutrition & Food Security Systems
In each of these programmatic areas, we partner with governments, communities, nonprofits and other stakeholders to generate holistic solutions, because we believe that every community deserves access to the types of tools that can enable them to lead healthier lives.
Purpose of the position
The Director, Partnerships & Programs will work closely with the Executive Director and be responsible for managing the relationships between the organization and its partners. He/She will be in charge of developing new partnerships, maintaining current partnerships, and overseeing any other activities that strengthen these connections.
He/She is also tasked with identifying potential partners who could benefit from working with the organization. The role encompasses supporting the program design, program implementation strategy, designing research and evaluation methods, ensuring eHA employees have the right tools and knowledge to successfully execute projects, reviewing systematic data to make informed programmatic decisions and communicating impact to donors and partners.
This role will also provide direction and support to the New Business Development department and the communications team. He/She will identify new business opportunities and develop long-term business growth strategies.
What you’ll do
The Director, Partnerships and Programs will perform the following;
Partnership Management
Identify, build, and nurture relationships with potential and existing partners, including corporations, other NGOs, government entities, and philanthropic organizations.
Develop and manage strategic partnerships to grow the organization.
Identify and develop new business opportunities for the organization.
Stakeholder Communication
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they are informed and aligned with the NGO's programs and partnerships.
Oversee the development of effective communication strategies.
Strengthen the organization’s brand and image.
Provide Leadership to the Communications Team.
Knowledge Building & Sharing
Stay updated on industry trends, challenges, and opportunities that could impact the NGO's programs and partnerships.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across the organization.
Represent the NGO at events, conferences, and forums to advocate for its mission and promote its programs.
Program Design And Implementation
Oversee the design, launch, and scaling of programs to ensure they meet the NGO’s goals and objectives.
Monitor the effectiveness of the programs, making adjustments as needed.
Compliance And Reporting
Ensure that programs and partnerships adhere to local regulations, donor requirements, international best practices and internal policies.
Prepare regular reports for the NGO's leadership, board of directors, donors, and other stakeholders.
Senior Management Team (SMT) Responsibilities
Participate in Partnership and Programs Directorship meetings.
Collaborate with other Directorships (Finance & Administration and Program Operations).
Lead in the development of global partnerships and program strategies.
Support new business development initiatives.
Participate in SMT meetings.
Other Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To
Maintains high standards necessary for the efficient and professional implementation of the organization’s Partnership solutions and platforms.
Provides direct management of directorate department managers.
Ensures compliance with legal provisions, organizational policies and best practices concerning data management, retention, licensing, and security.
Oversees the implementation and maintenance of a network security function to ensure the integrity and privacy of the company’s data and computing environment and protect its investment in technology.
Adheres to Policies and Procedures.
Adheres to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
Who you are
Minimum of Bachelor's degree and/or a master’s degree in a related field. A Professional certification is necessary.
Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years working in the capacity as a director. NGO experience is an added advantage.
Knowledge of strategies, policies, partnership and programs implementation on a corporate level for all eHealth Africa country worksite locations.
Excellent ability to align business objectives with employees core functions.
Excellent experience in Business Development. The following is also required:
Proven track record of success in developing and executing business development strategies that have resulted in increased revenue, market share, and customer acquisition.
Expertise in identifying and evaluating new market opportunities, developing and negotiating commercial agreements, and managing partner relationships.
Strong understanding of the business development process, from market research and analysis to deal structuring and implementation.
Ability to create good partnerships with different organizations.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at partner organizations.
Proven ability to identify and leverage synergies between partners to create mutually beneficial opportunities.
Skilled in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements that protect the interests of both parties.
Experience in managing and coordinating complex partnership projects.
Drive the programs team which includes all its departments.
eHA Gender Diversity Statement
At eHealth Africa, diversity is integral to who we are. We value and honor diverse backgrounds and experiences, strive to create inclusive and equitable working environments that promote Learning, Fairness and Opportunities for all.
Above all
We believe strongly in our mission and values, and our teams are most successful when they do also.
Impact & Quality
We push ourselves to maintain high standards, ensuring that we produce the most meaningful results in everything we do, no matter how big or small.
Innovative Problem-solving
We maintain a worldview driven by possibilities, not limitations. We take smart risks and foster an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.
Integrity
We are honest and truthful in our work. We always do what is right, even when it is not easy. We put our values into practice and hold each other accountable.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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