Job Title: Strategy Executor (Partnerships Team)

Reports to: Strategy Developer (Private Sector Partnerships, West Africa)
Location: Abuja

About Us

Established in 2019, Amahoro Coalition is the leading convener of African private sector leaders for social impact. We provide tailored solutions to the private sector, enabling them to tap into the African demographic dividend, including in vulnerable settings like displaced communities. We also empower the youth of Africa, including those in displaced communities, through strategic connections with the private sector to co-create breakthrough opportunities for all.

Job Overview

This position sits within the Amahoro Coalition’s Partnerships Team and is pivotal in driving Amahoro’s partnership-building efforts in Nigeria. The primary objectives are: 1. Co-creating economic opportunities with the private sector through human capital development and financial capital investments for forcibly displaced persons (FDPs). 2. Developing a pipeline of FDPs who can absorb and leverage private sector investments for sustainable livelihoods. This role requires a dynamic blend of relationship-building, strategic planning, and project execution, with three core focus areas outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

1. Driving Amahoro’s Strategy and Partnerships in Nigeria:

• Develop and execute engagement plans with international humanitarian and development agencies to enhance business engagement and secure sustainable solutions for FDPs. 
• Manage and expand relationships with Nigerian businesses, ensuring milestone-based partnerships that lead to dignified employment and private sector investments in displacement-affected communities.
• Strengthen partnerships with organizations preparing FDPs for employment, including refugee-led organizations, vocational training institutions, universities, local NGOs, INGOs, and UN agencies.
• Support partnerships that drive systemic change, particularly in sectors like affordable housing, digital connectivity, and clean energy access.

2. Leading Execution of Key Partnerships in Nigeria:

• Implement joint initiatives outlined in engagement plans, such as with UNHCR.
• Support the execution of business and employment partnerships, ensuring tangible
  outcomes for FDPs.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts, ensuring partnerships deliver
  measurable impact.
• Collaborate with Amahoro’s communications team to amplify success stories and best practices.

3. Support other Amahoro engagements in Nigeria as necessary:

• Organize and support events that advance Amahoro’s mission in Nigeria, including forums, roundtables, and private sector convenings.
• Provide strategic input into Amahoro’s broader engagements in Nigeria as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high-quality work and accuracy.
• A positive attitude and high energy, demonstrating enthusiasm and resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse teams, stakeholders, and partners.
• Networker and storyteller

Additional Considerations

• Travel Requirements: Some travel may be required for donor meetings, site visits, or fundraising events, depending on the location of donors or engagement efforts.
•  Work Environment: The role is remote work based.

How to Apply

To apply for the role, please follow these steps:

• Submit Your Application: Please send your updated CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. Ensure your application clearly highlights how your skills align with the job requirements.
• Referral Applications: If you are applying through a referral, kindly mention the name of the person who referred you in your cover letter.
• Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date for submission is 30th April 2025.
• Submit Your Application To: Please email your application to recruitment@thecoalitionafrica.com with the subject line “Strategy Executor (Partnerships Team – Nigeria) – Application”

We look forward to reviewing your application!