About Opolo Global
Opolo Global is an innovation enabler, incubator, and accelerator dedicated to supporting global innovators, solution developers, and entrepreneurs. We collaborate with research and academic institutions, government agencies, corporate organizations, and investors to build a thriving ecosystem for innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Partnerships Manager to drive collaborations between Opolo Global and key stakeholders across the public and private sectors. The role involves identifying, developing, and managing partnerships that secure funding and/or technical expertise to support our innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and engage potential partners, including government bodies, corporate organizations, investors, and academic institutions, to drive funding and technical collaborations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Opolo Global’s mission and strategic priorities. Build and maintain a comprehensive database of key stakeholders and ecosystem players. Design and implement strategies to strengthen the ecosystem’s interconnectivity and resilience.
- Develop compelling partnership proposals, funding applications, and grant submissions to secure financial and technical support.
- Work closely with internal teams and external partners to implement partnership-driven programs, ensuring alignment with agreed objectives.
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing, joint ventures, and ecosystem-building initiatives to strengthen Opolo Global’s position as a leading innovation hub.
- Coordinate partner involvement in innovation summits, incubation programs, and entrepreneurship development initiatives.
- Track partnership performance, deliver impact reports, and provide data-driven insights to improve engagement strategies.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Development Studies, Innovation Management, or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in partnership development, business development, or stakeholder engagement within the innovation, entrepreneurship, or development sectors.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in developing high-quality proposals and funding applications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of innovation ecosystems, startup incubation, and entrepreneurship development
- Proven ability to engage and negotiate with high-level stakeholders across government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to shape and grow strategic partnerships that drive innovation and entrepreneurship.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment within a leading innovation hub.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Exposure to high-impact projects with local and international stakeholders.
If you are passionate about building strategic collaborations that empower innovators and entrepreneurs, we invite you to apply and be part of Opolo Global’s mission.
Send your CV and Cover Letter to the email below, using the position applied for as the subject of the email:
careers@opolo.global
