Executive Lead, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships

About this role

Hempawa Consult Limited is seeking a female Executive Lead for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships to work closely with the Principal in Abuja. The role focuses on advancing strategic priorities, developing high level proposals, building local and international partnerships, and driving key initiatives from start to finish. It requires strong writing, independent judgement, professional maturity, and the ability to translate ideas into tangible outcomes. The employer describes a professional, inclusive environment and a robust in-house competencies development programme for staff growth.

What you would do

• Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries and meetings
• Produce proposals, concept notes, analytical reports, strategic briefs and presentations
• Translate priorities into actionable initiatives and drive their execution with minimal supervision
• Prepare the Principal for high-level meetings with research, briefing notes and talking points
• Identify and engage relevant institutions and prospective partners, manage correspondence and cultivate relationships
• Coordinate meetings and ensure engagement outcomes are followed through
• Anticipate needs, identify challenges, propose solutions and move assignments forward
• Track deliverables, monitor deadlines and maintain records
• Prepare decision-oriented progress reports and provide updates on risks and next steps
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and effective follow-through in all tasks

What they are asking for

• Postgraduate qualification or experience with international organisations, development partners or cross-border partnerships is advantageous
• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Law, Political Science, Economics, Communications, Public Administration, Business, Social Sciences or related field
• Excellent English communication skills and proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and digital tools
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in proposal development, analytical writing, stakeholder engagement and coordinating complex assignments
• Strong written and verbal communication, executive presence, emotional intelligence, attention to detail and resilience under pressure
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver high-quality work; capable of engaging with senior local and international stakeholders

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