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Business Development
Partnerships Associate
Lagos, Nigeria
Full-time
Business Development
About The Role
What You'll Do.
We're looking for a Partnerships Associate to build and manage relationships with organizations across Africa. You'll identify collaboration opportunities and drive partnerships that advance our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and research potential partnership opportunities
Develop partnership proposals and pitch materials
Manage partner relationships and communication
Coordinate cross-functional partnership execution
Track partnership metrics and report on impact
Represent Next Switch at events and meetings
Requirements
What We're Looking For.
- 2+ years of experience in business development or partnerships
- Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Understanding of the African innovation ecosystem
- Willingness to travel across the continent
Nice to Have
Bonus Points.
- Experience in tech, education, or development sectors
- Network of contacts across African organizations
- Experience with CRM tools
- Fluency in French or Portuguese
Ready to Apply?
Send us your resume and a brief note about why you're interested in this role.
Submit ApplicationOr email us directly at hello@nextswitch.org