Partnerships & Community Organization Specialist

About this role

Rise Networks in Lagos is looking for a proactive, strategic, relationship‑driven Partnerships & Community Organisation Specialist. The role focuses on creating strategic partnerships, managing stakeholder relationships, and growing communities around Rise Networks’ AI, technology, education and social impact work.

What you would do

• Identify, research and engage potential partners across tech, government, universities, NGOs, foundations, startups and private‑sector organisations.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships; prepare proposals and collaboration documents; support negotiation of MOUs and other agreements.
• Coordinate partner meetings and stakeholder engagements; maintain a partner database with contact details and engagement history.
• Monitor deliverables and follow up on commitments; identify sponsorships, grants, joint programmes and other funding opportunities.
• Build and manage communities around Rise Networks’ AI, technology, education and development programmes; plan events and activities to engage participants.
• Represent the organisation at external meetings and events; coordinate stakeholder consultations and sustain regular communications with partners and communities.] ,

What they are asking for

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in partnerships, community management, stakeholder engagement, business development, ecosystem development or programme coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with organisations, communities or institutional stakeholders.
• Experience developing proposals, partnership documents, presentations and reports.
• Strong understanding of community engagement strategies, networking and relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; familiarity with CRM systems, community platforms, email marketing tools and project management applications is an advantage.
• Experience coordinating events, workshops, stakeholder meetings or community activities.

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