Grants and Partnership Manager

About

We are seeking a Grants and Partnerships Manager to lead the development and implementation of strategies that expand our resource base through fundraising, proposal development, and strengthen partnerships with donors, corporates, foundations, and allied organizations.

This role is central to securing institutional support for our growing portfolio of programs and campaigns. The ideal candidate is one who understands the landscape of African-led philanthropy, bilateral and multilateral funding, and social impact storytelling. A strong writer, systems-thinker, persuasive writer, and partnership builder with a proven record of securing competitive grants.

This is a remote position, with optional hybrid collaboration for team meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements. Exceptional performance may lead to an extended or full-time role with additional leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies to expand our resource base.
• Strengthen partnerships with donors, corporates, foundations, and allied organizations.
• Secure institutional support for our growing portfolio of programs and campaigns.
• Develop fundraising proposals.

Requirements

• Understanding of the landscape of African-led philanthropy, bilateral and multilateral funding, and social impact storytelling.
• Proven record of securing competitive grants.
• Strong writing, systems-thinking, and partnership-building skills.
• English proficiency is required.

Location

• Work can be performed from anywhere in Nigeria.
• This is a remote position, with optional hybrid collaboration for team meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Cause Areas: Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Community Development, Sexual Abuse & Human Trafficking, Women

How to Apply

Interested candidates should fill out the provided form to answer a few qualification questions, and submit their resume, cover letter, and a sample of grant writing or partnership-related work.

This role is central to securing institutional support for the organization's growing portfolio of programs and campaigns, enabling the expansion of their impact-focused work.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Strong writer with proven record of securing competitive grants
• Understanding of African-led philanthropy, bilateral and multilateral funding, and social impact storytelling
• Systems-thinker and persuasive writer with partnership building skills

This is a remote position with optional hybrid collaboration for team meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements. Exceptional performance may lead to an extended or full-time role with additional leadership opportunities.

The Smile Outreach appears to be an impact-focused organization working on programs and campaigns, though specific mission details are not provided in the job description.