Corporate Development & Partnerships
Full Time (Hybrid)
The Role
This role is Hybrid Role that is based in Ikeja, Lagos.
This role is expected to be in the office an average of at least three days a week, but with flexibility around the specifics of that schedule
Who We’re Looking For
The Corporate Development & Partnerships professional will be responsible for driving growth and strategic partnerships across The African Catalyst’s ecosystem — with a focus on expanding client participation in its Investment Readiness Programmes, attracting corporate and institutional partners, and securing sponsorships, collaborations, and funding relationships that enhance the platform’s impact and sustainability.
This role sits at the intersection of business development, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem partnerships, and requires someone who can both strategize and execute commercial relationships that scale The African Catalyst’s portfolio of infrastructure investment readiness initiatives across Africa.
Main Aspects of the Job
1. Client Relationship Leadership:
- Lead and manage client relationship strategies to ensure that Brickstone and The African Catalyst (TAC) consistently deliver satisfaction, build long-term trust, and generate repeat business by proactively addressing client needs and resolving outstanding issues.
2. Strategic Partnership Engagement for TAC Network:
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain high-level relationships with decision-makers across potential partner organizations to advance collaborative opportunities and promote the strategic offerings of Brickstone and TAC.
3. Business Development Systems & Processes:
- Design and implement efficient systems, frameworks, and procedures that support the effective execution, monitoring, and scaling of business development and partnership initiatives for Brickstone and TAC.
4. Proposal & Partnership Documentation:
- Lead the preparation, development, and refinement of grant proposals, RFP responses, concept notes, donor funding requests, and marketing materials to strengthen the visibility, positioning, and partnership pipeline of both organizations.
1. Strategic Communication & Coordination
- You will support the CEO in strategic communications including developing meeting agendas, preparing presentations, and responding to emails on behalf of the CEO.
- You will participate in and/or lead high-stakes meetings, ensure proper followup and effectively manage relationships
2. Editorial Oversight & Coordination
Lead the editorial production of The African Catalyst Magazine — from article commissioning and editing to layout and publishing.
Work with freelance and in-house writers, editors, and designers to ensure timely delivery of content.
Review and edit written and video scripts for clarity, accuracy, and engagement.
Ensure all content meets brand guidelines and editorial standards.
3. Media Production & Podcast Management
Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and recording of The African Catalyst TV interviews and Podcast sessions.
Collaborate with the studio technical producer / video editor to ensure smooth recording sessions.
Supervise post-production editing — reviewing cuts, approving edits, and ensuring quality control before publishing.
- Manage and update content publishing pipelines to ensure timely releases.
You would work in The African Catalyst (TAC) Events and Programs team where your role will include:
1.Programme Design & Delivery
- Design, plan, and implement investment readiness programmes; develop training modules, manage blended learning sessions, and monitor participant progress and performance outcomes.
2. Stakeholder & Partner Management
- Engage DFIs, investors, and partners to align programme goals; build strong collaborations with mentors, facilitators, donors, and ecosystem stakeholders to expand impact.
3. Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Review project documents and financial models; provide expert feedback ensuring alignment with early stage investor expectations and international project finance best practices.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Define success indicators; track programme performance, prepare reports, case studies, and share insights on impact, learning outcomes, and participant progress.
5.Capacity Building & Continuous Improvement
- Enhance learning tools, update materials, integrate feedback, and ensure programmes evolve with market trends to sustain quality and relevance across cohorts
Additional Infomation
- At least 4-6 years of professional experience, ideally in Corporate Development and Partnerhsips, capacity building leadership, programme management, management consulting, startups and/or other fast-paced, rapidly changing environments
- Ability to draw best practices from a variety of professional contexts (private, non-profit, government)
- Experience with HR/People leadership and projects including change management initiatives.
- Ability to understand and interpret the multiple complexities of the evolving youth apprenticeship movement